Taraji P. Henson shared with Us Weekly how she embraces her vulnerability, explaining why it ‘takes heart’ to show those sides of herself
Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson might be able to add top-notch life coach to her already impressive resume.
Henson, 53, stepped out for the TIME100 Gala in New York City on Thursday, April 25, to celebrate being named one of the outlet’s most influential people of the year. When asked about her path to success, the Hidden Figures star credited one vital trait. “My strength is in my vulnerability. I lean into that because that's where the strength is,” she exclusively told Us Weekly. “In order to fix or change anything, you have to be vulnerable. You must, and that takes heart. That's brave. Being vulnerable, trying to be strong. People do that every day.”The actress was lauded for her authenticity by Mary J. Blige, who penned an essay about Henson for TIME in celebration of her honoree status.
She added, “Even though she doesn’t need any advice, I’ll say this to my beautiful friend: Taraji, my sis, keep being yourself and keep doing what you’re doing. There’s nobody like you. I love you.”Henson, who arrived at the TIME100 ceremony wearing an emerald Thom Browne ensemble, had plenty to celebrate on the red carpet. Along with the outlet’s prestigious award, she’s also gearing up to release her debut children’s book, You Can Be a Good Friend , which hits shelves June 18.
The protagonist was born from a personal place. “Little TJ is the little girl inside of me that I still let thrive,” Henson told Us on Thursday. “What I love about her is that when she's met with obstacles in life, she always sees the glass is half full. It's so easy to see it as half empty, right? So I'm trying to train these babies at a young age to see it as half full. And it's your choice to do so.
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