List of awards and nominations received by Taraji P. Henson
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This is a list of awards and nominations received by American actress Taraji P. Henson. She has received various awards and nominations, winning one Golden Globe Award, one Critics' Choice Movie Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Additionally, she has been nominated for one Academy Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Daytime Emmy Awards. In 2019, Henson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the motion picture industry.[1][2]
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In 2005, she was in Hustle & Flow's cast, which gave her her first Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Henson's breakthrough role in the 2008 acclaimed romantic drama film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
She gained wider recognition for her role as Cookie Lyon on the Fox television series Empire (2009–2015), which earned her a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series, becoming the first African-American actress to do so. The television series also garnered her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations in the same category. In 2016, she starred as NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson in the biographical drama Hidden Figures, which won her a MTV Movie Award for Best Hero and an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress.[3][4] Henson and her co-stars were selected as the Best Cast from the National Board of Review and won Best Cast from the Screen Actors Guild and Satellite Awards.
In 2024, Henson received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play, as a producer of Jaja's African Hair Braiding.
Major associations
Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Supporting Actress | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Nominated |
Critics' Choice Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Nominated | ||
| Best Acting Ensemble | Nominated[a] | |||
| Hidden Figures | Nominated[a] | |||
| The Color Purple | Nominated[a] | |||
| Television | ||||
| Best Actress in a Drama Series | Empire | Won | ||
| Nominated | ||||
Emmy Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primetime Emmy Awards | ||||
| 2011 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Empire | Nominated | ||
| Nominated | ||||
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Abbott Elementary | Nominated | ||
| Daytime Emmy Awards | ||||
| Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host | Peace of Mind with Taraji | Nominated | ||
| Nominated | ||||
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Empire | Won |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | Hustle & Flow | Nominated[a] | |
| 2008 | Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | Boston Legal | Nominated[a] | |
| 2009 | Nominated[a] | |||
| Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated[a] | |||
| 2017 | Hidden Figures | Won[a] | ||
| 2024 | The Color Purple | Nominated[a] | [18] |
Tony Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Play | Jaja’s African Hair Braiding | Nominated |
Other associations
Black Reel Award
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002[20] | Baby Boy | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 2006[21] | Hustle & Flow | Best Ensemble | Won[a] | |
| Four Brothers | Nominated[a] | |||
| 2009[22] | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| 2010[23] | I Can Do Bad All By Myself | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story | Outstanding Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series | Won | ||
| Hidden Figures | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Ralph Breaks the Internet | Outstanding Voice Performance | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | The Color Purple | Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture | Nominated | [26] |
Black Reel Award for Television
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Empire | Outstanding Actress, Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2018 | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Abbott Elementary | Outstanding Guest performance, Comedy Series | Won |
| 2025 | Fight Night | Outstanding Supporting Performance in a TV Movie or Limited Series | Nominated |
BET Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hustle & Flow | Best Actress | Won |
| 2009 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Won | |
| 2010 | I Can Do Bad All by Myself | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story and The Karate Kid | Won | |
| 2012 | Person of Interest | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Person of Interest and Think Like a Man | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Empire | Won | |
| 2016 | Won | ||
| 2017 | Hidden Figures | Won | |
| 2018 | Proud Mary and Acrimony | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Empire | Nominated |
NAACP Image Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hustle & Flow | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2008 | Talk to Me | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2009 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Won |
| 2010 | I Can Do Bad All by Myself | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2012 | Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Won |
| Person of Interest | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Think Like a Man | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2014 | Person of Interest | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Won |
| 2015 | Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| No Good Deed | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Won | |
| 2016 | Empire | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Won |
| 2017 | Hidden Figures | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Won |
| Around The Way Girl: A Memoir | Outstanding Literary Work Biography/Autobiography | Nominated | |
| Empire | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Won | |
| 2018 | Won | ||
| 2019 | Won | ||
| 2022 | Annie Live! | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special | Won |
| 2023 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| BET Awards 2022 | Outstanding Host in a Reality, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) | Nominated | |
| 2024 | The Color Purple | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Won |
| Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | Won | ||
| 2025 | BET Awards 2024 | Outstanding Host in a Reality, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) | Nominated |
| Fight Night | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special | Won | |
| You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil Tj Book | Outstanding Literary Work – Children | Won | |
| 2026 | Straw | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Won |
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minions: The Rise of Gru | Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (Female) | Nominated |
Palm Springs International Film Festival
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 |
Hidden Figures | Ensemble Performance Award | Won[a] |
People's Choice Awards
Satellite Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talk to Me | Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story | Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Film | Nominated | ||
| Empire | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| Hidden Figures | Best Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| Best Cast – Motion Picture | Won[a] |
Saturn Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Figures | Best Actress | Nominated |
Teen Choice Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Choice TV: Actress Drama | Empire | Nominated | |
| Choice TV: Chemistry | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Choice TV: Actress Drama | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Choice Movie Actress: Drama | Hidden Figures | Nominated |
Critics awards
| Critics' Awards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
| AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | ||||
| The Color Purple | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated[a] | ||
| Best Ensemble | Won[a] | |||
| African-American Film Critics Association | ||||
| Hidden Figures | Best Ensemble | Won[a] | ||
| 2024 | The Color Purple | Won[a] | [40] | |
| Awards Circuit Community | ||||
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Best Ensemble | Nominated[a] | |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated[a] | |||
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Best Ensemble | Nominated[a] | [41] |
| Astra Film and Creative Awards | ||||
| 2024 | The Color Purple | Best Cast Ensemble | Won[a] | [42] |
| Austin Film Critics Association | ||||
| 2009 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
| Celebration of Cinema and Television | ||||
| The Color Purple | Ensemble Award – Film | Won[a] | ||
| Florida Film Critics Circle | ||||
| Hidden Figures | Best Ensemble | Nominated[a] | ||
| GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics | ||||
| 2016 | Empire | TV Performance of the Year - Actress | Won | |
| Georgia Film Critics Association | ||||
| 2017 | Hidden Figures' | Best Ensembless | Nominated[a] | |
| Gotham Independent Film Awards | ||||
| 2007 | Talk to Me | Best Ensemble Performance | Won[a] | |
| Hawaii Film Critics Society | ||||
| 2019 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance | Nominated | |
| Houston Film Critics Society Awards | ||||
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award | ||||
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| Best Ensemble | Won[a] | |||
| Locarno International Film Festival | ||||
| 2001 | Baby Boy | Best Ensemble Acting | Won[a] | |
| MTV Movie & TV Awards | ||||
| Hustle & Flow | Best Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | ||
| Best Kiss | Nominated | |||
| The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Best Female Performance | Nominated | ||
| Hidden Figures | Best Actor in a Movie | Nominated | ||
| Best Hero | Won | |||
| Empire | Best Kiss | Nominated | ||
| St. Louis Film Critics Association | ||||
| 2007 | Talk to Me | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Nominated | ||
| Television Critics Association | ||||
| 2015 | Empire | Individual Achievement in Drama | Nominated | [47] |
| Women Film Critics Circle | ||||
2016 |
Hidden Figures | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| Best Ensemble | Won | |||
2019 |
The Best of Enemies | The Inivisble Woman Award | Nominated | |
| Acting and Activism Award | Nominated | |||
| Washington DC Area Film Critics Association | ||||
| 2005 | Hustle & Flow | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
Notes
- Shared with the cast.