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Taraji P. Henson's Tousled Bob Is Perfection At The 2017 Academy Awards

The 'Hidden Figures' star just took our breath away with her sexy head-to-toe look. 
Taraji P. Henson's Tousled Bob Is Perfection At The 2017 Academy Awards
Kevin Mazur
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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If anyone’s embodying the words “screen siren” at this year’s Academy Awards, it’s Taraji P. Henson. 

The Hidden Figures star, clad in a curve-hugging gown and dripping in diamonds, is already a red carpet favorite tonight.

Her hair, tousled and styled into an A-symmetrical bob, hides her new undercut, but still looks “cutting” edge.

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As for her makeup, the TV and film star is killing it in a smokey eye, thick lashes, perfectly plucked brows and berry pout. Her glow is courtesy of St. Tropez, just one of the brands makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff used on Henson.

A post shared by Ashunta Sheriff (@ashuntasheriff) on Feb 26, 2017 at 4:05pm PST

Sexy, fierce and showing a little leg? We expect nothing less from the award-winning star. 

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Hidden Figures is up for three awards tonight: Best Supporting Actress (Octavia Spencer), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. We’ll be rooting for Henson and the entire cast! 

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