Taraji Henson

Taraji Henson is an Academy Award-winning actress and singer who belonged to the 100 Most Influential People in the World on the annual Time 100 List back in 2016. She is famous for her role in the movie Hidden Figures and was also part of the hit TV show Empire. Her other movies also include the critically-acclaimed, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Person of Interest.

Henson is considered to be one of the most popular celebrities in the entertainment industry for her numerous involvement in various movies and TV programs. On top of that, she is also a successful writer as her autobiography Around the Way Girl became an instant hit. She has a net worth of $25 million. Henson attended North Carolina State University to pursue a degree in electrical engineering, but later changed her mind and transferred to Howard University to get an acting education. It’s great that she made this shift in her life. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have the gem that she is on our screens.