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Taraji P. Henson Advocates for Women of Color in Hollywood

5/20/2025

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Taraji P. Henson opened up at the Cannes Film Festival about her challenges in Hollywood, spotlighting the scarcity of roles for women of color. After a rejuvenating month in Bali, she’s reinvigorated her passion for her beauty brand and self-advocacy, debunking the myth that Black projects lack international appeal, inspired by her journey on "Empire."

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Story summary

Taraji P. Henson opened up at the Cannes Film Festival about her challenges in Hollywood, spotlighting the scarcity of roles for women of color. After a rejuvenating month in Bali, she’s reinvigorated her passion for her beauty brand and self-advocacy, debunking the myth that Black projects lack international appeal, inspired by her journey on "Empire."