Overview

• Taraji P. Henson took a month-long retreat in Bali to refocus after feeling frustrated by inequities in Hollywood, including pay gaps and lack of recognition for women of color.
• At the Cannes Film Festival, she criticized Hollywood’s false narrative that Black-led projects lack international appeal, citing her global success with 'Empire.'
• Henson is prioritizing mission-driven artistry and entrepreneurship, including her beauty brand TPH, to reduce reliance on Hollywood paychecks.
• She emphasized leveraging her social media following as a tool for negotiating better opportunities and encouraged others to advocate for themselves.
• Henson's next project, the Netflix drama 'Straw,' is set for release on June 6, marking her return to acting with a renewed perspective.