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Taraji P. Henson speaks out about being ignored for a Golden Globe nomination for her position in ‘The Color Purple.’
In a current unique interview with VIBE, Henson, portraying Shug Avery within the musical adaptation of the 1985 movie, expressed her emotions in regards to the omission.
“I have a different idea about awards. The people are my awards,” Henson admitted. “The reactions and the lives that are changed through my gift, my talent, whatever story that I touched or told — that’s my award. Trophies … yes, we want to lift each other up, and I’m honored and I’m always grateful when I’m recognized by my peers, but that’s not what drives me.”
She added, “I didn’t come to Hollywood to chase after awards. I came to Hollywood to chase after people’s hearts and change people’s minds and perceptions about groups of people that look like me. That’s what’s more important to me than anything.”
Having already been affectionately labeled as a “guide” and “voice box” on set by Danielle Brooks, Henson revealed that Fantasia has additionally referred to her as their “live Oscar.”
“That right there means more to me than any man-made trophy,” she added. “This is no disrespect to the Academy. I love the Academy. I’m a part of the Academy. I vote, I participate, and that’s why I can cheer people on. Because honestly, I don’t even understand how you can judge art. But it’s a part of the industry and I’m part of the industry.”
All through the press runs for the movie, Henson has overtly shared her experiences, not solely in the course of the filming of The Shade Purple but additionally from earlier than. Her outspoken stance on pay fairness for Black actresses and the necessity for equal respect and advantages on set has garnered assist from fellow Hollywood stars.