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Style File: Taraji P. Henson's Hottest Red Carpet Looks

Our May cover girl's hottest looks.
Taraji's Best Red Carpet Looks
Taraji Henderson Lead
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Taraji P. Henson is a natural beauty on the red carpet. Minimal make-up and no-fuss ‘dos let her curve-hugging dresses and gowns speak for themselves. And throughout the years she’s made some stunning selections, ”I think to date my best red carpet look was the cream tiered Roberto Cavalli I wore to the 81st Annual Academy Awards when I was nominated,” Henson told ESSENCE.com. “I felt the dress was destined for me — the cut, the style with my natural bob…. It just magically came together for a historical part of my journey.” 

With Think Like a Man just days away, we couldn’t help but revisit our May cover girl’s sassiest styles. Take a look here.