Taraji P. Henson on motherhood and her Broadway debut in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’
Taraji P. Henson discusses her Broadway debut as Bertha Holly in the revival of August Wilson’s 'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,' reflecting on the role’s emotional depth and its themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery. She connects her character’s nurturing spirit to her own views on motherhood and the importance of humor and laughter in life. Henson also shares how the timing of her Broadway debut aligns with her career journey and personal growth.
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Fashion & Beauty alexa Taraji P. Henson on motherhood and her Broadway debut in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ By Joe Dziemianowicz Published April 30, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET "I come from a line of incredible mothers," says actor and parent Taraji P. Henson. Victoria Will for Alexa Magazine Taraji P. Henson’s closet is as boldly eclectic as her career. “I’m a mood dresser,” she tells Alexa over Zoom. “One day I may have on a baseball cap and some sweats, and the next day I may have on a full Schiaparelli look. Dressing up for me is like putting on a character.” Henson’s latest alter ego is the benevolent and caring Bertha Holly in August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” and it marks her long-awaited Broadway acting debut.
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