Taraji P. Henson
Awards & Honours
37
Awards Won
7
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Taraji P. Henson has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine, appearing on the list in both 2016 and 2024. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019, a milestone that reflects her impact on film and television. In 2017, Howard University awarded her an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. She was honored with the BET Humanitarian Award in 2021 for her mental health advocacy. She has been named to Forbes Celebrity 100, Variety's Power of Women, and Essence's 50 Most Influential Women multiple times. Her ability to move between blockbuster films, prestige television, and Broadway showcases a rare versatility that few performers achieve.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard for her contributions to television.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Received honorary doctorate from her alma mater.
BET Humanitarian Award
Awarded for her mental health advocacy work.
Key to the City of Washington, D.C.
Received keys to her hometown for her achievements and philanthropy.
NAACP Chairman's Award
Honored for her advocacy and philanthropy.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Most Influential People
Time 100 Most Influential People
Forbes Celebrity 100
Variety's Power of Women
Essence's 50 Most Influential Women
Magazine Covers
Time
2016-04
Hidden Figures cast cover
Essence
2016-01
Taraji's Triumph
Variety
2016-01
The Empire Strikes Gold
The Hollywood Reporter
2015-10
The Business of Empire
Glamour
2015-11
Taraji P. Henson: The Glamour Woman of the Year
Records & Feats
First Black woman to win Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama
Won in 2016 for her role as Cookie Lyon on Empire, becoming the first Black woman to win in that category.
Only actor to receive Oscar, Emmy, and Tony nominations for playing a character named Queenie
Nominated for Oscar (Benjamin Button), Emmy (Empire – technical), and Tony (The Color Purple) for roles named Queenie.