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
“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
