Taraji P. Henson quotes

Taraji P. Henson is an acclaimed American actress best known for her powerful performances in film and television. Her breakout roles include films like "Hustle & Flow" and the TV series "Empire," where she played Cookie Lyon. She has become a prominent advocate for mental health and diversity in Hollywood. Here are 29 of her quotes:

Love is the greatest gift that God has given us. It's free.

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I've been doing a lot of drama, but I feel like comedy is my strength.

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At the end of the day, I stand by who I am. I'm a good person.

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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.

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I don't ever want to feel complacent.

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I'm a creative person, so I have to stay busy.

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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.

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You don't have to kill an animal because you want to be hot and fly. It's not the 16th century anymore. We've got central heating for God's sake. And you can get a fake fur coat. I have one. It's fabulous.

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Dogs, to me, are like children. They are the closest thing to God. They are so pure in their love, and all they do is aim to please.

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It's up to you to be responsible for how you feel if you're not happy. Your happiness lies in your hands. You can't rely on a man to make you happy or complete you. That starts with you.

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I'm nothing without God.

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A lot of times characters are combinations of people I come across in life. I people-watch a lot.

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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.

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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'm not a selfish actor. I believe that it's a team effort. You're not in a scene by yourself.

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I'm always the cousin that can't make it to the family functions because I'm busy.

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I would love to play a superhero. I wish I could be in 'The Avengers,' kicking butt.

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When I come home, it's about my kid, who needs to eat, needs to do homework, and needs to get to basketball. I don't have a lot of time to think about me.

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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

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

Date a woman with children only if you are ready to man up, because it's a position that comes with responsibility.

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I like to disappear in my roles because I don't have an assistant.

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