Actress Taraji P. Henson looks smoking hot inside the pages of Vogue Italia. The Washington, D.C. native, who stars in the upcoming Think Like A Man Too, got her model on in a series of gorgeous outfits that showed off her rocking body. Inside the pages, the outspoken star opens up regarding the struggles of being a working actress, her style icons and shares a few beauty tips as well. Check out the excerpts below. Styling by Jason Rembert and photography by Itaysha Jordan.
On the people who have played an important role in her career:
“Surely the people in my business team, who always support me, as my longtime manager Vincent Cirrincione. You must be able to count on the people who are part of your life, knowing that deal with love of your interests.”
On being a working actress and mom:
“The most challenging aspect of being an actress is being a single mother and at the same time to pursue my career. I, first of all, I’m a mom.”
On her most difficult role:
“The most difficult role I’ve played so far has been to Queenie in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and the difficulty is due to the aging process undergone in the film. I let myself be inspired by my mother and my grandmother Patsy Bernice.”
On her style icons
“My style icons are Diana Ross, Cher and Cate Blanchett.”
On her school years:
“I am proud of my degree at Howard University, where I studied Theatre Arts . I was lucky I met wonderful teachers and teachers at Howard; I would not trade the experience for anything in the world. That period of training has given me the strong foundation on which to build my career.”
On how she keeps herself looking good:
“For me it is important that my hair is strong and healthy , so I take care of them every night. I make the skin breathe, taking a break from makeup when I can. I wash my face every night before bed, and then the word is hydration, hydration, hydration.”
