Taraji P. Henson Surprised Oprah With Her Voice

Photo: by The Cut; Photo: Courtesy of Kate Spade Taraji P. Henson has been making waves and headlines recently for speaking out about the mistreatment she, along with many other Black women in the industry, faces in Hollywood, including on the set of The Color Purple. The Golden Globe winner and Academy Award–nominated producer and actress's role in the new adaptation as free-spirited singer Shug Avery was one she had been approached for before, for the stage - she initially declined. While the star is well known among her peers, her singing talent was not. "Oprah couldn't believe . . .

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