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Home · Love & Sex

Eye Candy: Darrin Dewitt Henson

Eye Candy: Darrin Dewitt Henson
By · November 11, 2011October 28, 2020
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Clean Cut Cutie

Want to get to know Darrin a little better? In his new poetry book “Intimate Thoughts” he shares his personal reflections with his fans.

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Boy Next Door

Darrin grew up two blocks away from Jenny from the block. He and J. Lo have been close friends ever since, and he choreographed her popular video for her hit “Love Don’t Cost A Thing”.

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A Changed Man

Recognize this gorgeous face? You should — it’s everywhere! Choreographer-turned-actor Darrin Dewitt Henson grew to fame playing Lem Van Adams on the hit Showtime series “Soul Food.”

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The Calling

Darrin’s first love is dance. After high school he followed his passion and landed a job in a break-dancing troupe for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

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New York’s Finest

Darrin was born in the Bronx, New York giving new meaning to the expression “New York’s finest”!

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Kiss Me Honey

We’re loving those super kissable lips on Darrin. Go ahead ladies, take a minute to enjoy!

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The Bare Truth

Dancing since childhood has done wonders for Darrin’s physique. Now this, ladies, is what we like to call a perfectly stacked body. More please!

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Dapper Dude

Well dressed, well-versed, multi-talented…we could go on and on when describing what we admire about Darrin.

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Encore

We just had to show you a shirtless Darrin one more time. What’s not to love here?

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Famous Friends

Darrin’s extraordinary dance abilities have afforded him the opportunity to choreography routines for some of the biggest stars of all time. He has worked with such singers as ’NSync, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera.

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Bull’s Eye

Dreamy Taurus Darrin is 6’1" and the perfect blend of sophistication and sexy.

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All the Right Moves

Darrin’s mega popular dance video “Darrin’s Dance Grooves” has sold over 3 million copies and he says he looks forward to starting production on a movie version of it in the future.

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Just Dance

Darrin was a Dancer on “Club MTV” with Laura Lynn Berrios, Camillie Donatacci, Tracy Wurbin and Jennifer Esposito.

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Driven

Darrin’s total commitment to his work has driven his career full speed since day one.

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Well, Hello There!

Dressed down cutie pie Darrin shows off his sexy upper body. Those arms could hold us anytime!

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All Eyes On Me

Darrin’s sultry stare lures in all of the ladies!

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Warm It Up

Modelling is just one of the many brag-worthy things on Darrin’s remarkable resume.

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Abs-olutely Lovely

Let’s take a minute to admire the wonder that is Darrin’s torso!

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Just Visiting

When Darrin paid our staff a surprise visit this year the ladies were beside themselves with glee. The best part? He wasn’t just gorgeous, he was a total sweetheart and gentleman too.

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Smile for Me

Ladies, isn’t Darrin’s smile a beauty?

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Looking Good

This portrait of Darrin has swag written all over it!

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The Gentleman

When Darrin stopped by the ESSENCE offices we were very impressed with is down-to-earth demeanor and charm.

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Leaving His Mark

When Darrin brought “Soul Food”s big screen character Lem to life on cable for six seasons he proved he could act as well as he dances and quickly opened new doors.

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Smile for the Camera

Darrin shows off his sexy side for our photographer as he poses for his ESSENCE portrait.

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