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Taraji P. Henson Addresses Hollywood's Gender Pay Disparities

4/18/2026

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Taraji P. Henson discussed Hollywood gender disparities on Hoda Kotb’s podcast.
She cited pay disparities and recognition challenges for women of color.
She recalled her breakthrough in Baby Boy and Tyrese Gibson’s rapid franchise bookings.
After a month-long break in Bali, she returned with renewed focus on her beauty brand, TPH.
She is preparing for Broadway in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.

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Story summary

Taraji P. Henson discussed Hollywood gender disparities on Hoda Kotb’s podcast.
She cited pay disparities and recognition challenges for women of color.
She recalled her breakthrough in Baby Boy and Tyrese Gibson’s rapid franchise bookings.
After a month-long break in Bali, she returned with renewed focus on her beauty brand, TPH.
She is preparing for Broadway in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.