Taraji P. Henson: Breaking Barriers & Building Legacy | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe

Описание: This week, Lena sits down with one of culture's most beloved: Taraji P. Henson – the genius behind classic roles such as Cookie Lyon, Katherine Johnson, or Yvette from Baby Boy. In this episode, Taraji reflects on a career defined by vulnerability, authenticity, and a refusal to let fear lead. Listen as the two of them discuss the lasting legacy of Hustle & Flow, the cultural impact of her roles in Empire and Hidden Figures, and stepping into the shoes of Shug Avery in The Color Purple. Taraji reminds us what it means to lead with grace, not judgment — and through each role, she reminds us of our own strength, our own greatness, and that we, too, can weather anything.

About Legacy Talk
Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is a love letter to Black storytellers in entertainment. Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe sits down with trailblazers like Phylicia Rashad, Loretta Devine, Ava DuVernay and more to discuss their creative process, their journey, and how they became the incredible people they are today. Legacy Talk is more than just a series of interviews; it’s a documentation of the stories and experiences of artists who shifted narratives, broken barriers, and inspired a generation.

Produced by Hillman Grad, distributed by Lemonada Media.

Credits
Director: Levi Maestro
Director of Photography: Kyle Camerer
Executive Producers: Justin Riley and Rishi Rajani
Producer: Anderlyn Smith
Social: Marquis Phifer
Set Photographer: Shannon Brown
Production Design: Lauren Carothers, Kimberly V. Gedeon, and Jade Whipkey
Skin: Brandi J. Andrews
Hair: Hunny Bee
Location: The Walk Good Yard

Images Courtesy of:
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Getty Images

TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - The Parenthood
03:05 - Baby Boy
14:26 - Hustle and Flow
24:04 - Four Brothers
27:16 - Talk to Me
29:37 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
42:00 - Empire
51:37 - Hidden Figures
58:14 - Minions: The Rise of Gru
01:03:58 - The Color Purple
01:12:31 - Abbott Elementary
01:16:45 - Definition of a Great Actress

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