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Taraji P. Henson Jokes That the ‘Biggest Pimps Are in Hollywood’


Taraji P. Henson joked that the ‘biggest pimps are in Hollywood’ as she recalled her 2006 Oscars performance of ‘It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp’ with Three 6 Mafia

During an appearance on the Tuesday, September 3, episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Henson was asked what she remembers about her rendition of “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” at the 78th Academy Awards. From the historic Oscar speeches of Sally Field and Halle Berry to horrific hosting from Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, and James Franco, here are the most unforgettable moments from the Academy Awards. Fantasia Barrino as Celie and Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery in “The Color Purple”Warner Bros. Entertainment“I’m getting really tired of Black women having the same story, it’s breaking my heart,” she admitted.

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