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Monday, January 11, 2016

Golden Globes 2016 winner Taraji P Henson has gown stepped on a SECOND time


Taraji P. Henson Wins "Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama" | Golden Globe 2016

Taraji P. Henson was not impressed when she had her Stella McCartney gown stepped on for a second time at the Golden Globes on Sunday evening.

The actress was picking up the award for best actress in a TV drama for Empire when her long white dress got caught under someone"s shoes - just minutes after her co-star Terrence Howard had done the same thing.

The 45-year-old couldn"t hide her dismay when she yanked on the train of her dress on her way to the podium before her acceptance speech.

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Whoops! Taraji P. Henson looked shocked as the train of her long white Stella McCartney gown got stepped on for a second time as she accepted her first Golden Globe award

Once she"d gathered up the fabric out of harm"s way, the actress channeled her onscreen alter ego Cookie as she addressed the banquet hall - and refused to be rushed.

She first announced "Cookies for every tonight! My treat.

"I mean who knew that playing an ex con would take me all around the globe? It just goes to show... it was Cookie who spent 17 years in jail for selling crack!"

See our full Golden Globes coverage on all the winners and red carpet fashion

Not again! A gent on the stage behind her appeared to be the culprit this time around as the 45-year-old actress was pulled back by her train getting caught

No way! The actress couldn"t believe it was happening again during her big moment

Taraji then refused to cut her speech short: ""Please wrap!" Wait a minute. I waited 20 years for this. My fans been praying for this. You gotta give me time.

"Thank you for believing in me! My beautiful boys who play my sons. I am taking this home for the entire Empire. Terrence Howard I am nothing without you. Cookie is nothing without Lucious."

Earlier in the night Taraji had her gown stepped on by her Empire co-star Howard when they presented an award together.

As the 46-year-old actor accidentally stepped on her full-length frock she made sure to exaggerate her reaction for the crowd.

Disbelief! Taraji got all diva on the offender giving him an incredulous look as Kate Bosworth and Sophia Bush stood smiling behind the actress

Her big moment! The Empire star then proceed to milk her first Golden Globes speech by not letting the producers rush her

Major misstep! Earlier in the evening Taraji"s Empire co-star Terrence Howard, 46, accidentally stepped on her white gown

Terrence clearly felt terrible as he was seen checking on his gorgeous co-star after his misstep.

Taraji scintillated in the strapless gown which highlighted a bit of cleavage and showcased her feminine curves.

The Oscar-nominated actress accessorized her ensemble with vintage diamond jeweled drop earrings and strappy heels.

Shocking! Taraji was quick to correct the blunder but made sure to put on a full display in shock of Howard"s mistake

Apologetic: Terrence clearly felt terrible as he was seen checking on his gorgeous co-star after his misstep

Handsome Howard! Terrence, who plays drug dealer turned music mogul Lucious Lyon, looked dapper in a chocolate brown tuxedo at the star-studded awards ceremony

She kept her makeup to a minimum to highlight her natural beauty but added a shimmery smokey eye and glossy pink lip for some added s*x appeal.

Terrence, who plays drug dealer turned music mogul Lucious Lyon, looked dapper in a chocolate brown tuxedo at the star-studded awards ceremony.

Henson stars in the hit show as ex-con turned "momager" Cookie Lyon, which is executive produced by Lee Daniels and is set for a spin-off, which will be a prequel to Empire.

They did it! Taraji posed with fellow Golden Globe winner Lady Gaga backstage

Flawless! Taraji scintillated in the strapless gown which highlighted a bit of cleavage and showcased her feminine curves

Dazzling! The Person of Interest star kept her makeup to a minimum to highlight her natural beauty but added a shimmery smokey eye and glossy pink lip for some added s*x appeal

Getting along: The two had earlier posed together on the red carpet for the show

It was announced last month by TMZthat transgender model Amiyah Scott has been cast as the young Loretha "Cookie" Lyon.

Scott was set as a cast member in this season of Bravo"s Real Housewives of Atlanta but reportedly quit after only a month of filming.

Amiyah was allegedly fed up with the way producers were trying to "sexualize" her by pushing her to wear lingerie and play the part of the "vixen," according to the news site.

The actress was approached by Empire creator Daniels in August to read for the show, after she created buzz around the reality show.

New show! Taraji"s Fox hit show, Empire - which is executive produced by Lee Daniels - is set for a spin-off, which will be a prequel to Empire

Spinoff star! It was announced last month by TMZ that transgender actress Amiyah Scott has been cast as the young Loretha "Cookie" Lyon

2016 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS WINNERS - TELEVISION

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Uzo Aduba, Orange is the New Black

Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey

Regina King, American Crime

Judith Light, Transparent

Maura Tierney, The Affair

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Idris Elba, Luther

Oscar Isaac, Show Me a Hero

David Oyelowo, Nightingale

Mark Rylance, Wolf Hall

Patrick Wilson, Fargo

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Drama

Caitriona Balfe, Outlander

Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder

Taraji P Henson, Empire

Eva Green, Penny Dreadful

Robin Wright, House of Cards

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy

Aziz Ansari, Master of None

Gael Garcia Bernal, Mozart In The Jungle

Rob Lowe, The Grinder

Patrick Stewart, Blunt Talk

Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series Drama

Jon Hamm, Mad Men

Rami Malek, Mr Robot

Wagner Maura, Narcos

Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul

Liev Shreiber, Ray Donovan

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy

Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Jamie Lee Curtis, Scream Queens

Julia Louis Dreyfus, Veep

Gina Rodriguez, Jane the Virgin

Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television

Lady Gaga, American Horror Story

Sarah Haye, Flesh and Bone

Felicity Huffman, American Crimes

Queen Latifah, Bessie

Kirsten Dunst, Fargo

Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

American Horror Story

Fargo

Flesh And Bone

Stars

Wolf Hall

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television

Alan c*****g, The Good Wife

Damian Lewis, Wolfhall

Ben Mendelson, Bloodline

Tobias Menzies, Outlander

Christian Slater, Mr Robot

Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy

Orange Is The New Black

Silicon Valley

Transparent

Veep

Casual

Mozart In The Jungle

Best Television Series - Drama

Empire

Game of Thrones

Mr Robot

Narcos

Outlander

2016 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS WINNERS - FILM

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama

Cate Blanchett, Carol

Brie Larson, Room

Rooney Mara, Carol

Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn

Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama

Bryan Cranston, Trumbo

Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant

Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs

Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl

Will Smith, Concussion

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

Christian Bale, The Big Short

Steve Carell, The Big Short

Matt Damon, The Martian

Al Pacino, Danny Collins

Mark Ruffalo - Infinitely Polar Bear

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

Jennifer Lawrence, Joy

Melissa McCarthy, Spy

Amy Schumer, Trainwreck

Maggie Smith, The Lady in the Van

Lily Tomlin, Grandma

Best Screenplay Motion Picture

Josh Singer

Charles Randolf

The Big Short

Steve Jobs

Quentin Tarantino, The Hateful Eight

Best Original Song Motion Picture

Love Me Like You Do, Fifty Shades Of Grey

One Kind Of Love, Love and Mercy

See You Again, Furious 7

Simple Song #3, Youth

Writing"s On The Wall, Spectre

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Carol

Mad Max: Fury Road

The Revenant

Room

Spotlight

Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

The Big Short

Joy

The Martian

Spy

Trainwreck

Best Motion Picture - Animated

Anomalisa

The Good Dinosaur

Inside Out

The Peanuts Movie

Shawn The Sheep Movie

Best Motion Picture - Foreign Language

The Brand New Testament, Belgium

The Club, Chile

The Fencer, Finland/Germany/ Estonia

Mustang, France

Son of Saul, Hungary

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Jane Fonda, Youth

Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight

Helen Mirren, Trumbo

Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs

Alicia Vinkander, Ex-Machina

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Paul Dano, Love & Mercy

Idris Elba, Beasts of No Nation

Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies

Michael Shannon, 99 Homes

Sylvester Stallone, Creed

Best Director Motion Picture

Todd Haynes, Carol

Alejandro G Inarritu, The Revenant

Tom McCarthy, Spotlight

Ridley Scott, The Martian

George Miller, Mad Max:Fury Road

Best Original Score Motion Picture

Carol

The Danish Girl

The Hateful Eight

Steve Jobs

The Revenant

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Monday, April 13, 2015

Taraji P. Henson on 'SNL': Cookie Lyon Invades 'Sesame Street,' Nicki Minaj ...



Oscar-nominated actress trots out her Empire character and cleverly impersonates comedienne during parody of NBCs Hollywood Game Night

Taraji P. Henson is not a comedienne, but the Oscar-nominated actress is hilariously over-the-top as Cookie Lyon in Foxs top-rated, soapy drama Empire. Sketch comedy is a hard beast to tame and Henson proved this when she set out to conquer the art form as a first-time host on Saturday Night Live this weekend.

In her opening monologue, she strutted and sang with a choir about achieving long overdue mainstream acclaim in a song called I Made It.

This is so nice, Henson deadpanned before the song. After 20 years in show business, white people finally know who I am.

In some of the nights other sketches, Henson went on to play a lawyer in an HLN sketch, a QVC host in another bit and Nicki Minaj in a parody of Home.

A Boyz N the Hood inspired parody titled John Singletons Game of Thrones short turned out to be rather funny with well-timed cameo from GoTs Nikolaj Coster-Waldau aka Jaime Lannister and not because of Henson.

After Weekend Update, Henson impersonated comedian Wanda Sykes in a Hollywood Game Night sketch that really showed off her comedic chops. Henson drew big laughs as she nailed Sykes voice and walk.

To no ones surprise, Empire made its way onto the show and Henson once again proved how funny she is as Cookie Lyon this time on a Sesame Street short that included an Elmo coat.

Henson also garnered giggles as Janelles freak dancing mom on the recurring web show sketch How To Dance with Janelle and as a black woman who wanted to play baseball in a bit that intelligently parodied A League of Their Own.

If SNL had reversed the order of the sketches and showed the Sesame Street, Janelle and baseball pieces first, the episode wouldve been much stronger. Instead, the writers probably disappointed a lot of Empire and Henson fans early on.

In other segments, Weekend Update was a treat with Michael Che delivering a few brilliantly crafted one-liners on police shootings and college riots and a delightful cameo by Billy Crystal as Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boys dad.

Meanwhile, Kate McKinnons SNL domination continued as she nailed it in both the cold open as Hillary Clinton and as Jane Lynch on Hollywood Game Night. The added bonus was seeing Darrell Hammond as former President Bill Clinton again.

Saturday Night Live airs 11:30 p.m. Saturdays on NBC.

Watch sketches from Tarajs SNL episode:

Source: http://www.thewrap.com/taraji-p-henson-uneven-on-snl-sesame-street-works-nicki-minaj-doesnt/



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