When I was growing up, no one ever said to me, "You cannot do math because you're a girl." But, there was an understanding growing up that math and science were for boys. Somebody lied to me because Katherine Johnson… — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share Image
In my mind I'm like, "No, Katherine Johnson it was you. It was your mind alone that got John Glenn to orbit the earth." He didn't say, "Go get so in so." He said, "Go get that smart girl." But… — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share Image
“no matter how often you fall from grace, what matters most is how many times you get up.” — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share Image
I'm always interested in challenging myself and pushing, and seeing how far I can go. — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share Image
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.… — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share Image
I'm really silly. That's the thing that people don't get. I think I'm a stronger comedic actress than I am a dramatic actress. I'm not really pigeonholed, but I'm known for drama. I do comedy so easily, and people relate to my humor. I'll be glad because I don't have to stay sexy and young forever. I don't care if… — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share
I'm not twentysomething. I'm not trying to find myself - I know exactly who I am and exactly what I want. And I don't… — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share Image
I think I'm a better comedic actress than I am a dramatic actress, but everybody believes I'm this dramatic actress and I'll take it. — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share Image
On my iPad, and I'm quite a fool for this, but I use Post-It notes to cover up the camera. It's just weird with that little eye there and sometimes it'll be green and I know I didn't turn it on. It's very spooky. — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share
With TV, you get on a show and you're there for 11 years playing the same character. I would pull my hair out. Yes,… — Taraji P. Henson Copy Share Image
