Taraji P. Henson, known for her roles in \u201cHidden Figures\u201d and \u201cThe Color Purple,\u201d recounted in her 2016 memoir, \u201cAround the Way Girl,\u201d the pivotal role Tyler Perry played in ensuring she received fair compensation in Hollywood, a struggle she\u2019d long faced.<\/p>\n
Henson has openly discussed her ongoing battle for equitable pay in the industry, highlighting that it was Tyler Perry who, for the first time, readily agreed to the compensation she requested for her work. Their collaboration began on a positive note, marking a fruitful partnership that has continued to yield successful results.<\/p>\n
1. 2008\u2019s \u201cThe Family That Preys,\u201d where Henson played a supporting role alongside acclaimed actresses like Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, and Sanaa Lathan.
\n2. 2009\u2019s \u201cI Can Do Bad All by Myself,\u201d marking Henson\u2019s first leading role in a movie, portraying a struggling singer named April.
\n3. 2018\u2019s \u201cAcrimony,\u201d a psychological thriller depicting a wife pushed to her limits by her husband\u2019s deceit.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on their partnership, Henson expressed gratitude for Perry, acknowledging that his willingness to pay her fairly set a benchmark for her subsequent negotiations. Despite Henson\u2019s breakout Oscar-nominated performance in \u201cThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button,\u201d it was Perry\u2019s acknowledgment of her worth that empowered her to demand fair compensation in her future roles.<\/p>\n
Tyler Perry\u2019s pivotal support didn\u2019t end with fair pay; he continued to offer significant career opportunities. Perry reached out to Henson after the Oscars in 2009, offering her the lead role in \u201cI Can Do Bad All by Myself,\u201d which marked a significant milestone in her career.<\/p>\n
Their collaborations have been interspersed over time, with a gap of almost ten years before teaming up again for \u201cAcrimony.\u201d Henson mentioned Perry\u2019s discerning approach to selecting projects, emphasizing that when Perry approaches her for work, he ensures it\u2019s a project of substantial quality. She highlighted the trust she has in Perry, citing his consistency in offering her meaningful roles and quality opportunities as the reason for their ongoing collaboration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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