Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress and singer. She was born on September 11, 1970 in Washington, D.C., United States. The daughter of Boris Henson and Bernice Gordon, she started to appear on screen as an actress for the first time in the year 1977 when she played the role Monique in three episodes of Smart Guy. Soon after, she earned lots of acting projects. Presently, she is highlighted on the TV series Empire, playing the main role Cookie Lyon.
Taraji had six relationships throughout her career. The first one was with William Unknown Johnson. They started dating in the year 1986. Unfortunately their love affair did not last forever since they broke up in the year 1994. Her second boyfriend was singer Tyrese Gibson. They were together from 1995 to 2002.
She then had a relationship with Hill Harper, an actor whom she dated from 2002 to 2005. Shortly after their break-up, she dated rapper Common. Their relationship lasted until the year 2007. Her latest boyfriend was Aubrey Graham, famously known as Drake. They had a relationship in the year 2010. At present, Taraji is single and available. She is, by the way, a mother of a son named Marcel. Marcel’s father was her high-school sweetheart.
Relationship History (2014 – age 44)
Currently Spouse/Partner
Taraji P. Henson is currently single.
Previous Spouse/Partner
William Unknown Johnson – (1986 – 1994)
Tyrese Gibson – (1995 – 2002)
Hill Harper – (2002 – 2005)
Common – (2005 – 2007)
Lamar Odom – (2008 – 2009)
Aubrey Graham – (2010)
Kids
Marcel Henson
Star Sign
Virgo
Net Worth
$6 Million