We all remember her as Yvette, from the 2001 movie Baby Boy alongside singer Tyrese Gibson, but it's her role as Cookie Lyons on FOX's hit TV series Empire that made her a household name.
Taraji P Henson has had a very steady and illustrious career for over two decade. She has snatched every magazine cover, from Ebony, Essence, Allure to Jet, Upscale, Uptown and many more... serving us such beauty, class and style. But it's her latest cover of W Magazine's August edition that's giving us life.
The 44-year old mother of one looked super sexy in a simple white Henley shirt and jeans captured for the glossy's annual Pop issue by the photography duo, Mert Alas and Marcus Biggot.
Her smokey eye makeup and slick, wet hair add to a sultry look that was styled by W style director, Edward Enninful. The image immediately reminded us of Diana Ross's 1980 "Diana" album cover, which means Diana Ross is also everywhere these days: Henson's Allure shoot was also a nod to the legendary singer. In this issue, the actress speaks on her role as Cookie
Check out other haute looks from the shoot after the jump!!!
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