Taraji P. Henson Covers July Allure – Talks Not Dating Co-Stars, Beauty, And More

Taraji P. Henson is Allure magazine’s July cover girl and talks her co-stars, staying in the industry, and more in the issue.

The 44-year-old, who recently covered the Hollywood Reporter issue as one of the queens of TV drama, talks about how the downfalls in her career have shaped her to where she is. “I’ve had so many false starts,” she said, adding, “If it’s easy, what story are you going to tell? Nobody wants to hear about how easy it was. That doesn’t inspire anyone.”

Henson also addressed those constant rumors that she was or could be involved with her “Baby Boy” co-star Tyrese Gibson. “I always wanted to be known for my work. Not who I dated. Not who I slept with…. I have a gift, and my gift is acting,” the Empires actress said. “I started in the business at 26 with a kid, so I was smart enough to know reality from fantasy. I didn’t want to blur the lines. This is a job that I have to do. I cannot get caught up in it. And if I sleep with these guys, why would they want to work with me again?” Why wouldn’t they? “The conquest is up. Now I’m just used-up [expletive].”

Photo: Allure

The mother of one went on to discuss her work ethic and how she survives in the industry. Watch a behind the scenes look at Henson’s shoot below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Photo: Allure