Taraji P. Henson Says Sexy Doesn't Stop At 50

Taraji P. Henson talks about the entertainment industry's expectations for women over 50, and wants women to know that being sexy doesn't stop as you get older. Taraji also dishes on the jobs she had before her acting career took off, including gigs at The Pentagon and substitute teaching. Make sure to watch Taraji as Miss Hannigan in "Annie Live!" tonight at 8/7c on NBC.
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[@pihla01]

She looks like a Barbie. 😍 I love her face, hair, skin tone, dress, energy, confidence, everything!

[@jessicahubbard7218]

Yes she definitely does

[@destinypalin5657]

She’s so beautiful 😍

[@Domino10112]

She’s keeping it up!!!😉👍🏽

[@lotus___freedom]

Yes Taraji been a star.. i love everything about her. ❤ Class act.

[@patricedixon2634]

Taraji is beautiful and aging like fine wine. Melanin has that effect.

[@mauricecooper9763]

Taraji is 51...and fabulous! Perfect example of not letting ANYTHING hold her back because of age. What a woman!

[@Sandra-du6cv]

I can relate too this phenomenon of looking younger than you God given birthday age ain't nothing but a number. And African Americans black don't crack be blessed of the melanin were born with and BE PROUD SAY IT LOUD WE'RE BLACK AND WE'RE PROUD. #KELLYCLARKSTON #KELLYCLARKSTONYOURBEAUTIFUL🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@lotus___freedom]

@@Sandra-du6cv Yes!! Kissed by the Sun.. we naturalllly blessed blessed.

[@jimwhite4105]

I pray that she's saved. Or none of the rest matters. Being saved and living for him. Brings all of that and much much more. Godly character is without end. That makes beautifull!

[@jimwhite4105]

@@Sandra-du6cv I'm white. My color doesn't define me at all! I'm gratefull to be born again. Both of those. Come from "GOD" not me! Neither proud or ashamed. It's a simple statement of fact. I'm Christian American. Have Jewish blood and other things. But I'm very very grateful for HIM adopting me. Before I was physically born. Skin color is vastly used by satan to give God's favorite creation a reason to hate. Being proud of a color is an evil lie! She's beautifull and I pray of Godly character. I pray that God blesses everyone here with himself! LOVE!

[@Sandra-du6cv]

@@jimwhite4105 Judgemental huh hmmmmmmm you're a mere man. Real women compliment each other and the fact that we're talking about the.the melanin of our many skin tones is beautiful as we continue too age with graciousness. Leave our spiritual life between whom we choose. That's none of your business don't ever Judge anyone because what you believe. ! Now you 👀go straight to HELL 🤔👀💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@lufflyness]

Taraji: "I don't judge..." Kelly: "I DO" Kelly cracks me up lol

[@Jessicafreeman8369]

Taraji fell out lol 😂

[@catherinetong4472]

Lol! That was hilarious

[@Pal3sa]

😂😂😂 'cause same Kelly. Cracked me up too.

[@marianazahra5685]

@@Jessicafreeman8369Lloll

[@maydavalle]

🔪⚜️

[@eagleeyegordon9368]

i worked with Taraji on the set of Empire. She is a very energetic and great soul. She deserves her flowers.

[@leelee185]

so cool, I am trying to get into acting and I do a lot of background work before covid, are you an actor and where do you get casting info for empire? I use backpage so far

[@eagleeyegordon9368]

@@leelee185 empire is done. Backstage is good and an agent would suffice

[@leelee185]

@@eagleeyegordon9368 thanks so much.

[@eagleeyegordon9368]

@@leelee185 get the credits before attempting an agent though, because they will just slam the door.

[@leelee185]

@@eagleeyegordon9368 ok thank you

[@keeganoneil377]

"I'm sorry. What? You're 51!?" Best reaction to anything I've ever seen. I especially love how it took Kelly a moment to register what she said.

[@shakurwonders5216]

I love it too. Her reaction is everywhere 😂🖤

[@daylonwright3635]

As a flight attendant you kinda learn to not be star struck for so many reasons HOWEVER… When I meet Taraji, I’m going to SOB😩 She’s such an inspiration in so many aspects. A WHOLE QUEEN🙌🏽❤️

[@daylonwright3635]

@@time558 lol not me because the ones I used to be most excited to see ended up being a wee bit rude so I’ve calmed down a lot over the years with the groupie activity 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@katy-ann]

Oh me too... i dont see myself getting star struck for any other celebrities but taraji omg i love her

[@riteshbdoerga6090]

Taraji is aging in reverse!! Gorgeous

[@daisybenton7784]

Yes yes.

[@cliffco823]

She caught that Benjamin Buttons disease from Brad Pitt. 😂

[@tottryship5608]

I get it!

[@deniaridley]

Good one!

[@stevenbeck]

She’s not even aging lol. Just incredible

[@princess1peach]

Black don't crack

[@carlenethomas4400]

@@time558 Without the makeup she still doesn't look her age. Black definitely don't crack!!

[@ramadiallo1078]

I think I’ve never seen Taraji look so beautiful. Her make-up is flawless ❤

[@leticiachiok8057]

Taraji P. Henson is a fine actress. She truly looks gorgeous at 51...she's fabulous!🤗❤️

[@kwaneishajohnson7051]

I can’t believe Taraji is 51, she looks so fabulous!!!!!

[@daisybenton7784]

Yes she does .

[@brooklynforever1990]

She’s always given the purest most genuine energy. Such a goddess.

[@chelseaa.2829]

She looks and exudes youthfulness and beauty 😍

[@MIMI232]

I don’t understand why people should feel bad for getting older...she looks amazing regardless of whether she is in her 50s...getting older is a blessing. Think of those poor kids who lost their lives at Astroworld concert, their parents wished they had the opportunity to live to see 50+

[@zoeyanaqvi-zn7482]

Well said dear

[@MIMI232]

@@ritajit4730 I totally understand that, especially if our life isn’t where we want it to be at a certain age...I recently loss my mum to cancer, so I understand to a certain degree how you feel. I am also sorry for your loss..🥰

[@MIMI232]

@@ritajit4730 Thank you 🙏🏾

[@lotus___freedom]

@@MIMI232 In this dreadful male dominant society, we are shamed for aging ofc.. Many men seem to despise us and see us as lust object that must look a certain way for them. Such men will say that women can't be beautiful if they are older than 25 years old. Men men men, they make up these ideas and beauty standards for us, i'm sick of it.

[@clashon4life843]

@Mich Especially if your going to look 👀 like that at age 51 or older! Especially if your going to look young at that!

[@gwendolynbrown1355]

She looks great! Peace, Joy and Happiness looks great on her 🙂

[@gwendolynbrown1355]

👍🏼

[@r.gonzalez9655]

Ugh I didn’t want the interview to end. Miss Taraji is so chill and confident. An inspiration

[@sandraaviles-wilkes7036]

I love Taraji!! She’s down to earth and keeps it REAL.

[@beccamatlock2376]

I just love her so much. Everything about Taraji. She’s so kind and talented and unapologetic and intelligent and so many other things.

[@dafnenoel9825]

Me too

[@zusibone]

Taraj P Henson is a breath of fresh air. That spiritual clarity is beautiful.

[@elkee3029]

After this interview I have a new found RESPECT for Ms. Taraji P. Henson.

[@AmeliaHeldt]

They need to be besties immediately! 😂

[@joshuarobertson8866]

True they were serving beat friend energy throughout this entire segment lol

[@FCLaney]

Yes, not one awkward second! Good chemistry!

[@samjohn2814]

Imagine being a student in Taraji's class! That class must have been LIT!

[@dafnenoel9825]

Right

[@filipinoguru]

A NO doesn't mean its the End, It's just a NO on THAT place. - teraji p. Henson

[@dianabest-hutchison4187]

Women uplifting women 🙌🏽 love it

[@hyrtthyrtt3743]

I am proud of Kelly over the length of her having this show she’s really really gotten so much better at being an interviewer.

[@rosalynrose3747]

I love how she talks about being a substitute teacher. When I was substituting a high school class a senior called me the b word. I withheld his chance to walk with the rest of his graduation class. Wait don't come for me. With his parents support I had to teach him the hard way how being disrespectful is not to be rewarded. He was able to attend his graduation with his family where they sat in the front row. Substituting is not easy.

[@SureYoureRight]

I’m glad you put your foot down. Bravo👏🏾

[@glenn212now]

What a wonderful interview. Taraji seems so real and fun.

[@Blackchocalate11]

Taraji is flawless 💕💞💕💞

[@paulasuniverse5029]

Yay 🎉 for substitute teachers! I love Taraji’s personality and her real-world go-getter mentality about using her skills to earn income outside of acting.

[@leelee185]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@complexdit.s]

She is STUNNING!! 🤩

[@steveraglin7607]

An absolute charmer! This is the most engaging and likable I've ever seen Taraji on a talk show... she truly is getting better with age.

[@e.wilson9613]

This woman has done everything. This is and she is inspiring..She let's you know nothing is impossible, very powerful example of hard work and dedication everyday :)

[@DanielleA2023]

Love these 2 together!! One of the best interviews of the show!!

[@chocolateangel8743]

Kelly thought they were around the same age! My mom is 70 and doesn't have wrinkles or age spots. While some of her hair has grayed, the majority is still its natural color.

[@AloeAntinousAquila55]

she’s such a bad ass actress truly incredible 💖✨🙌🏾

[@kesa7669]

I love her...I love her movies, her laugh, her smile, her voice and her heart!!!!!

[@tashas8287]

Yoooooo she looks STUNNING 😍😍😍 at 50!!! Wowwwww I’m I the only one that was replaying the beginning to get a better view of the dress! She’s stunning

[@catherinetong4472]

This interview was awesome! Love Taraji and Kelly!

[@onesooto]

Taraji is, as always, STUNNING! That li'l dress, chyyy, is drop-dead!

[@woo3131]

Taraji looks amazing!

[@deehouston9098]

Kelly was meant to do talk shows PERIODT!!!! LOL

[@WillChil466]

Shes ready to bag singing.

[@ells80]

Agreed. Much more engaging with her guests than the other idol.

[@bernadetteburrows5067]

She looks flawless

[@KCNwokoye]

I love these stories as they show us all that you have to keep going and working hard.

[@yns.5571]

They are literally wearing the same outfit but in different fonts lol. Love itt😍😍

[@rayrock90]

Yooo 😂 I paused everything I was doing to go back and say the same thing Kelly said “51???” Wow she still look like she could be in her late 30s!

[@chalayleemyers9219]

I love taraji 💕💕💕

[@fatimadaniels6098]

Taraji is a phenomenal woman and she beautiful no matter the age. She is a sexy woman. Love her and Kelly's chemistry. Love Taraji I don't judge and Kelly I do... Priceless

[@houseoftyrell1544]

This is the best interview I ever seen about Taraji, deep meaningful and never know about her interesting life cause most of talk show especially night talk host always use easy unimportant question, who would've thought it came from Kelly Clarkson, she transform to be the best host out there.

[@purposedriven5288]

Lol Kelly is a horrible host. Sweet person but horrible host. She talks too much abs everyone knows she never lets her guest speak. She REALLY liked the sound of her own voice. Kelly looks 51 lolol

[@kingbey9500]

When we will Kelly realize that she’s KELLY CLARKSON !

[@buffy17mike]

I love actors that are humble; and you can tell which ones weren’t raise with a lot.

[@MelindaMysticWitch]

I absolutely love Taraji. She's absolutely beautiful and so TALENTED. If you haven't seen her drawings on her Instagram, you should! She's incredibly talented that I can't believe this video doesn't have more likes.

[@aichasinayoko3748]

Oh yeah baby!! I heard that! I'm 54 & I think I look pretty good for my age. 😏

[@ask4theupgrade359]

Taraji was wonderful in Annie Live!

[@jackiemccoy6282]

Oh she is the epitome of beauty!!! I’m Asian and Hawaiian and I am such a big fan!!!❤️❤️

[@15iannava]

I just really loved her in Think Like A Man

[@rowenaramsaran4256]

I love the vibe these ladies share. Sisterly.

[@lowangdragneel5117]

Love how Teraji always makes me smile 😁

[@janedoe3648]

Love her outfit and classy vibes

[@longinusgalaxy411]

❤ Tarajii. Blessings to her and her family.

[@misskizzz]

Love these two women! 💕 So lucky of Taraji to have someone on the inside of the government spectrum. It solidifies the whole “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” when applying for a GS job. I’ve been a government contractor for 12 years now and have been applying for a GS position for that long😭 I’m very good at what I do, however I am not a veteran nor a military spouse and constantly get passed over😔 Nonetheless, I will keep trying because just like Taraji say: Just because it’s a “no” for now, doesn’t mean it’s over🙂

[@janetabernathy9703]

start saying thank you for my gs position everyday! put it on yr vision board start speaking it into existence! you got this!!!

[@misskizzz]

@@janetabernathy9703 Thanks! Will do! I appreciate the encouragement 🙂

[@chalayleemyers9219]

I love taraji

[@jeromyd94]

So Benjamin Button is actually based on Taraji in real life, right? Lol she be aging in reverse!

[@amybrown1185]

Love taraji!! Yes, beautiful and Talented and yes Ms.taraji ,I’m 52 and we’re aging like a Bottle of fine I mean fine 🍷 🖤

[@KM-oy5yh]

AMEN, SISTER..ME 2..I'M #49 AND LOOK #25!😇✔🙏💯💥💙

[@lilrick456]

Her energy is everything

[@complexdit.s]

I failed math but I can give her the value she deserves 😫😍

[@Markeshia-Knox]

I absolutely love these two women!!!!

[@lookup7055]

You throw another chair, you’re gonna meet outside at 3 o’clock 😂

[@marshaglenn2919]

SHE PURE BEAUTY!!!

[@purpleflowers149]

You go girl Taraji I love the chemistry between you and Kelly Clarkson she is right sexy doesn't stop at 50 you can be sexy all the way until you get in the pine box I tried tell my coworkers everyday and I show up like this everyday and they are in aw

[@1LocWonder]

I love when people have lived “so many lives” 🥰

[@maydavalle]

Cute cute dress👗 Love her earrings💜 She always breaks it down w/ truth ~nepotism and $$$ She’s worked so hard to get through work and education!! Rare to hear actors explain more! An awe to see & l💜Ve.

[@shatashagriffin658]

She definitely doesn't look 51!

[@giulitorelli]

Taraji is a freaking brilliant, hard working, non apologetic, BEAUTIFUL, kick ass, powerful WOMAN!🥰🔥🥰

[@MsDreamscaper]

This is a wonderful and inspiring interview. Both of them are so beautiful and talented.

[@bridgetkinoti2299]

I really love Taraji. And Kelly too. They are both amazing women.!

[@dafnenoel9825]

I love Taraji Personality, Confidence and Style. 👑👑👑

[@carolyncarrington4774]

Taraji is not only beautiful. She’s smart

[@reconserra9997]

That guy applauding at 00:04-0:07 is an entire mood. lmao

[@kimwood1549]

Gotta love Taraji!! Her energy is always so positive and she looks AMAZING! You go girl!!

[@joshuacoldwater]

Ameeeeeeeen- Love you Taraji

[@spice2yurlife74]

I love them both She looks gorgeous at 51 love her energy so positive always in interviews both of them

[@xiomarieglick87]

I am OB-SESSED with Taraji (Kelly too, love you boo- OG fan here)! I feel like we would really vibe in real life. That’s my Hollywood girl, through and through! 😍🥰🤩 I didn’t even know she was 51 and I thought I knew a lot about her! I drop, stop and roll every time she comes on my screen! 🥰❤️❤️ #fangirl

[@nataliewalters2759]

Black women tend to age a lot slower it’s because of the melanin in the skin helps a lot with our elasticity and we have a protective layer from the sun. Also it helps when we work out, eat right and drink a lot of water. I am almost 40 and most people think that I am in my late 20’s. I look like a baby. I’ve come to embrace it though and not get mad when people assume that Iam a lot younger.

[@candacebutler7011]

I love her. May her journey continued to be blessed and purposeful in Jesus name Amen

[@medylemaproductions]

Taraji basically turned 30 and stayed there

[@iceleb452]

Amazing at 50!

[@HairbyNedjetti]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💖Yessss Taraji Black Woman Magic of Black Excellence, keep thriving, shining & inspiring🤛🏾

[@rierie6171]

I’ll switch a color on you real quick 😂 I DIED!

[@mmadiliilozumba1896]

The cutest dress I have ever seen, Taraji😍😍😍

[@joshandabradford8749]

Yes💃

[@lookingatyouwithmybobaeyes]

It’s the Silk-Linen Blend Shirtdress by Zimmermann!

[@whereyoubean]

She’s 51?! Wow! I thought she’s on her 40s!!

[@justbeingme3415]

I love Taraji and I love her story!

[@damnright1766]

She look like she just finish shooting Baby Boy! I mean legs and arms are toned and everything!Kelly has the best convo and reactions to people.

[@jairoarchila1743]

I want to be her baby boy 😍😍

[@nafunamartha6923]

"When women get together they rise"❤️❤️

[@noexcusesovercomer9018]

This was so uplifting. I just withdrew bc I have run out of funding for school. I was a high school dropout/teen mom and am in the last year of getting my PhD. I'm in search of a scholarship.

[@sweettee6827]

I love Taraji!! And I love that she celebrates her age. Just like she said, it's about how you feel!!

[@MakeupGaloreInc]

Taraji looks great. Kelly is ready for live!

[@angelacalderone9608]

😍❤💖💜❤💖💜just rewatched w/someone in his RV Hidden Figures while awaiting a rocket launch here on Spacecoast Fla......Taraji P. Henson you're the Queen! Sitting w/a special lady who 'supports' all females to rise up,not tear down 😍Kelly

[@BusinessPhilosopher]

Taraji looks she's in her 30s ...I needed to google her wiki just to make sure the title of the video is not an error. What a beauty.

[@taetaebaebae4031]

I don’t know who did Taraji’s work on her face but they literally took her back to her baby boy days. She looks rejuvenated back to her 20/30’s. Bravo to her and her surgeon. 👏🏽

[@MysTaria87]

Her eyebrows are thicker than usual.. fuller hair signifies youthfulness and yes, she’s glowing here!

[@maxnewts]

Of course it doesn't stop at 50!! whatever told mainstream media that this unhealthy ideology is something they needed to spread is unnerving. I have stopped participating in viewing mainstream media to escape this very problem. It's helped my mental health so much since I am no longer seeing depressing things in my inbox every single day. As a matter of public health for anyone reading this right now I suggest you do the same. You don't need the trauma and stress. :)

[@KM-oy5yh]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@x0.ashlee]

Wait a damn minute taraji really in her 50's?.....wow she looks amazing🥰❤

[@debranewton669]

Black queen! Very pretty Taraji!!! U go girl... miss u on Empire, hope u guys come back on. God bless🙏