Title: Taraji P. Henson fires entire team after lack of opportunities post-“Empire”
Published Dec. 26, 2023, 11:07 p.m. ET
By Sara Whitman
In a recent interview, “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson revealed that she fired her entire team after they failed to capitalize on her success following the conclusion of the hit show in 2020.
Henson, who played the iconic character Cookie Lyon for six seasons, expressed frustration that her team had not lined up any opportunities for her after the show ended.
Despite her willingness to work on another project related to her “Empire” character, Henson ultimately decided to part ways with her team after feeling unsupported in her career.
During the interview, the actress also spoke candidly about pay inequality and the unfair treatment of black women in the entertainment industry.
Henson has been a vocal advocate for fair compensation in Hollywood, revealing that she had to negotiate her salary for previous projects and has been paid far less than what she believed she was worth.
The actress’s bold actions demonstrate her commitment to standing up for herself and fighting against systemic inequality in the entertainment business.