Television career Taraji P. Henson
henson in 2016
in february 2014, several months after last episode of person of interest aired on cbs, henson hired fox star in new tv series pilot empire, musical drama set in hip hop recording industry. henson plays cookie lyon opposite former hustle & flow costar terrence howard. fox ordered pilot series in may 2014 , tv series debuted on january 7, 2015, positive reviews critics , wide commercial success. work cookie lyon gave widespread recognition , critical acclaim. in july 2015, henson nominated primetime emmy award outstanding lead actress in drama series, , submitted show s pilot emmy voting. in january 2016, henson won golden globe award best actress – television series drama empire becoming third african-american actress take home award after gail fisher (1972) , regina taylor (1992). @ 46th naacp image awards named 2015 entertainer of year roles in empire , no deed. in 2015 henson teamed empire co-star terrence howard produce , host variety holiday special fox titled taraji , terrence s white hot holidays. special returned again in 2016 henson alone.
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