Taraji P. Henson Quotes
Born: September 11, 1970
Taraji P. Henson, a force of nature in Hollywood, redefines innovation through resilience and radical authenticity. Beyond her Oscar-nominated performances, Henson’s true legacy is her philosophy of unapologetic self-invention: she built a career on shattering stereotypes, turning personal struggle into a blueprint for success. Her words resonate because they fuse raw vulnerability with an unbreakable will, urging others to bet on themselves in a system designed to exclude them. As an advocate for mental health and equal pay, she proves that true innovation is not just in tech, but in the courage to rewrite the rules of your own life.
Taraji P. Henson Quotes (47)
"Every human walks around with a certain kind of sadness. They may not wear it on their sleeves, but it's there if you look deep."
— Taraji P. Henson"Love is the greatest gift that God has given us. It's free."
— Taraji P. Henson"At the end of the day, I stand by who I am. I'm a good person."
— Taraji P. Henson"I don't harp on the negative because if you do, then there's no progression. There's no forward movement. You got to always look on the bright side of things, and we are in control. Like, you have control over the choices you make."
— Taraji P. Henson"When I meet a person and that chemistry is there, I cannot hide the electricity. I need to learn more about him, and once I feel safe, I'm gone, I'm in love, and I give it my all!"
— Taraji P. Henson"Most men are fragile."
— Taraji P. Henson"Humans have a light side and a dark side, and it's up to us to choose which way we're going to live our lives. Even if you start out on the dark side, it doesn't mean you have to continue your journey that way. You always have time to turn it around."
— Taraji P. Henson"I'm always the cousin that can't make it to the family functions because I'm busy."
— Taraji P. Henson"I'm not a selfish actor. I believe that it's a team effort. You're not in a scene by yourself."
— Taraji P. Henson"A woman is gentle, soft, delicate, and a man's position is to protect her, help her up stairs, make sure she's in the car safely first. Take good care of your woman, and the sky's the limit!"
— Taraji P. Henson"I'm always interested in challenging myself and pushing and seeing how far I can go."
— Taraji P. Henson"With TV, the pace is so fast, the scripts are coming at you, the directors are firing things at you, it's breathtaking."
— Taraji P. Henson"Once you're a mom, always a mom. It's like riding a bike, you never forget."
— Taraji P. Henson"I'm a creative person, so I have to stay busy."
— Taraji P. Henson"I love children."
— Taraji P. Henson"Date a woman with children only if you are ready to man up, because it's a position that comes with responsibility."
— Taraji P. Henson"I just like when I work with people that are professional and good."
— Taraji P. Henson"If I were to meet the most incredible man, and he just so happened to not make as much money as I do, I wouldn't hold it against him."
— Taraji P. Henson"Something happens to a woman when she can't reproduce. I've not had to walk that path, but I can only imagine when your organs don't work and how that could make you feel."
— Taraji P. Henson"I love the art of acting, so I don't care if I'm in a movie with 10 people, two people, or by myself. I just really enjoy it."
— Taraji P. Henson"I don't ever want to feel complacent."
— Taraji P. Henson"I prefer doing feature films."
— Taraji P. Henson"I would love to do a biopic of a famous singer, like Diana Ross or Donna Summer, or an old jazz story that we haven't seen before. I would love to do that! I would love to play Diana Ross 'cause she's an icon. I'm salivating to do that."
— Taraji P. Henson"I love New York. Love it."
— Taraji P. Henson"The best thing about being in New York is the people, and you get to walk everywhere."
— Taraji P. Henson"I'm not interested in disposable music."
— Taraji P. Henson"I've been doing a lot of drama, but I feel like comedy is my strength."
— Taraji P. Henson"I don't think a living being should suffer for the sake of fashion, period. End of story. You don't have to kill an animal just because you want to be hot and fly. And I really stand by that."
— Taraji P. Henson"I like to disappear in my roles because I don't have an assistant."
— Taraji P. Henson"Well, for one, I don't judge my characters."
— Taraji P. Henson