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16 Times Taraji P. Henson's Glow Was Undeniable

When it comes to hair and makeup, Taraji P. Henson rarely misses. She's been walking red carpets for quite some time and always manages to look simply amazing. This is just one of many reasons Taraji is the perfect person to collaborate with M.A.C. Cosmetics on a capsule collection. In lieu of the #MACTaraji September release, we're celebrating with a look back at every time the Empire star's glow was undeniable. Check out her best beauty moments below! 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Taraji opted for minimal makeup at the 2016 BET Awards.  

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How can you not be obsessed with the high ponytail Taraji wore to the 2016 Crystal + Lucy Awards?

16 Times Taraji P Henson's Glow Was Undeniable
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Taraji captured our attention with her sultry eye makeup at the 2016 NAACP Image Awards. 

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Taraji could hardly contain her natural glow after winning a Golden Globe earlier this year. 

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Taraji’s wispy up-do and understated makeup were a red carpet win at BET’s 2016 Celebration of Gospel. 

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Taraji’s curly mane and smoky eye made for a beautiful hair/makeup combo at the ACE Awards. 

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Tousled waves, shimmery skin and just the right amount of cleavage; Taraji knows how to command attention on a red carpet! 

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“Dope” is the best way to describe Taraji’s hair and makeup look for the 2015 premiere of Dope at the American Black Film Festival. 

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Last year, Taraji’s golden eyeshadow glistened on the “Guy’s Choice” Awards red carpet. 

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Taraji’s billowy ombre waves at the 2015 CFDA Fashion Awards made us scream “yaaaas.” 

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Taraji wore simple makeup look and curly locks to the 2015 Fox screening parties. 

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Taraji had a lit from within glow at this 2015 Samsung Galaxy event. We’re also loving the fierce cateye and throwback updo. 

16 Times Taraji P Henson's Glow Was Undeniable
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Taraji’s blush cheeks and nude lip added to her natural glow at Fox’s Empire ATAS Academy event last year. 

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We are so ready to copy this fishtail braid that Taraji wore to the 2015 NAACP Image Awards. 

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Taraji’s entire hair and makeup look was on fleek for the 2015 season premiere of Empire. 

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