NEWS BIT: TARAJI P. HENSON GETS 3 NODS
Thursday, December 18, 2008

Actress Taraji P. Henson (pictured above at an ‘Benjamin Button’ screening in NYC last week) received three nominations on Thursday for the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards. Two for her performance in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (best supporting actress and ensemble cast) and one as part of the “Boston Legal” TV series ensemble.
Other notable nominees included, Phylicia Rashad for Best Actress in a TV Movie for ‘Raisin in the Sun’ and Viola Davis for Best Supporting Actress in a motion picture for ‘Doubt’.
congrats to them all








47 Comments
1.
What i say goes
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
I just cant get her baby boy character out my head. “i hate you jody”
2.
UR GIRL TOYA FR0M JAMROCK!
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
I’M HAPPY 4 MS. HENSON… EXTREMELY PROUD
SHE HAS COME A LONG WAY….
3.
What i say goes
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
But i do like her. She growing and thats all that matters.
4.
smash into you
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
aight ms henson gettin some shine….
dats a good look for her..now maybe she can hire a stylist…
5.
H-Town Chic***
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
Luv her!!!
6.
MWNY
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
This is good real actress’s getting nominated for playing good roles. I bet they weren’t going into the movie like I’m gonna get nominated for this or that.
7.
get_me_bodied
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
AWWWW TARAJI, CONGRATS! ONE OF MY FAV ACTRESSES! I WAS IN MY ACTING CLASS TODAY AND THE COACH WAS LIKE “CANDI, U NEED TO GET MORE INTO CHARACTER”…. I WAS NERVOUS/LAUGHING TOO MUCH, LOL… AND SHE WARNED ME ABOUT THE SAG TOO, HAD ME SCARED!
8.
G w e n F Baby
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
Love Her. A Talented Black Women Doin her Thing && Doin it Classy
She Deserves It
9.
Jacey
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
congrats to them all
10.
Have Not Thought Of A New User Name
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Congradulations to them all.
11.
where have you been?
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
@6 WHY?!!!!! WHY did you have to take it THERE?
12.
Khinje
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
I feel you #1. In my mind, she will always be Jody’s old lady, Evette..lol
13.
Wow impressed
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
It’s been a long journey for Taraji P. Henson….She’s been in the game for a very long time…happy to see her finally being rewarded for her hard work….congrats!!!
14.
MWNY
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
@ 11 I’m not sure what you are talking about. I just know she has done well in Baby Boy, Hustle and Flow and each character that she plays is different. All I am saying she is truly a good up and coming actress and I glad to see her playing different roles.
15.
Tatiana
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Congrats to Taraji! It’s about time. It’s really astounding the number of projects she is involved in. She really plays in ALOT of projects and most people don’t realize it until after the fact. She reminds me of almost the Lil Wayne of acting–She in EVERYBODY’s movie. lol.
In any case, I love Taraji so more power to her. Congrats to the other nominees!
16.
Kena
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
She looks so beautiful lately. And I LOVE her hair!
17.
NikkiMustSayIt
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
I agree she has come along way! Good for you Taraji!
Love the hair and make-up!! Not feeling the dress though. . .
18.
where have you been?
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
@14, I was referring to your comment:
“I bet they weren’t going into the movie like I’m gonna get nominated for this or that.” Which is a flagrant insinuation that there are certain actresses out there (whose name I won’t give mention) who have mentioned they wanted accolades for their work, without giving too much of a damn about the craft of acting…we all know which actress you were referring to…
19.
where have you been?
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
“I’m not sure what you’re talking about” my a*s…
20.
Andre Le Dale
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
I’d always love this woman ever since “Baby Boy”. Her career is now about to be jump started. Plus she’s from Washington DC.
21.
MWNY
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Hey I’m just saying I never really heard any actress blatantly say I want to win an this or that. I’m just saying most are humble and let their work speak for themselves.
22.
Corey
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Congrats Taraji!
She have good movie roles and her and Jamie in Just Like You video was HILARIOUS!
23.
EnameL
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Keep doing ya thang mama!!! U look WondeRful!!! True ACTING Talent unlike those wannabes.
24.
MySwagg007
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
HARD WORK PAYS OFF. CONGRATS!
I AM KINDA PISSED SHE DIDNT GET NODS FOR THE GLODEN GLOBES THO.
BUT HEY ITS THE BEGINNING.
25.
GIA
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
#24
Some people are nervous about recognizing a character that some might say paints a stereotypical portrait of us…You know, those were the roles black actresses played back in the day… HOWEVER, I think people will come to their senses and get over their apprehension because she looks to have done a remarkable job in the movie…. I don’t think people should fear what she’s done…if it’s artistic and brilliant, she should be recognized for her work. You know, women like her character lived and had heart and determination…she shows us all that…it’s nothing to shun or avoid. I’m proud of her.
26.
Mz.Washington
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
I have always liked Taraji since baby boy too! I think she is so talented and beautiful she reminds me of a female Terrance Howard (i know a lot of people don’t like him) He caught my eye back in the day when he was in Mr.Holland Opus and throughout the years I have watched him in movies and wondered why nobody was giving him his props like Taraji!
27.
danDan
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Congratulations! 2009 is gonna be big!
28.
hood_shit
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
I LOVE TARAJI…. I BELIEVE IN HER CRAFT AS AN ACTRESS AND SHE MURDERS IT IN JAMIE FOXX’S NEW VIDEO….. CONGRATS MA AND I PRAY YOU WN AT LEAST ONE AN GET THAT OSCAR NOD FOR “…BUTTON”
29.
pms
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Congrats Taraji…People, stans, haters, everybody rush in here and give her props!
30.
SexyQB
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
I’m glad she’s expanding as an actress. I’m very happy for her career!
31.
she she
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
GO GIRL. I LOVE TARAJI!!
32.
Happiness is a Choice...Be The Best YOU There Is...
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Go Tariji! She is an underrated actress. So far all of the characters I remember her playing have been so believeable because she made them her own yet it seemed so natural!
33.
Its the holiday season so im gonna try to be be nice
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Go Taraji, I hope she wins
34.
crazyshy
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Congrats to her, she’s amazing but what about columbus short and jeffrey wright from cadillac records, how come they havent gotten any nominations. they acted really well or is it that people didnt watch the movie… am confused
35.
Umm....Americans r shallow
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
go girl…ur a REAL actress compared to ______*coughs* lmao
36.
cece
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Congrats to Taraji! She’s such a good actress. I hope she keeps getting big roles where she can display her talent.
37.
Njeri
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
I really like Taraji, she is so beautiful and high spirited!! Gorgeous girl!!!
38.
natalia
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
I love her! I hope she takes home at least one. She deserves it.
39.
MAI03
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Congrats to Taraji & Phylicia Rashad! Both well-deserved. Im glad Taraji is getting recognized because shes a great sctress!
40.
sue reps for jamaica
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
i love her she is really good congrats to her and the others
41.
Avonelle
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
Congratulations to Taraji….I just love her! She is a great actress.
42.
dree
Friday, December 19, 2008 /
taraji is a great actress, great for her
43.
Ladyssolady
Saturday, December 20, 2008 /
#1, I hear you! I love her hair.
44.
debra
Monday, December 22, 2008 /
Baby Boy was on last nite, but I’m going with It’s hard out here for a Pimp. Go Taraji!!!
45.
BEE712
Thursday, December 25, 2008 /
Taraji looks sooooo beautiful in this picture. . .I love her hair cut….tres belle.
46.
sweetpea
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 /
PG COUNTY MURRRLAND BABY!! she represents our lovely women well!!! love u girl!!!
47.
DDUB
Friday, January 9, 2009 /
I thought Taraji Henson did a good job on this film.