Henson and Miss Piggy at VH1 Big In 2015: "After sizing each other up, @tarajiphenson and moi got along famously." (Instagram)
Taraji P. Henson (b. 1970) is an actress who has appeared in Hustle & Flow (with Terrence Howard), Date Night (with Steve Carell and Tina Fey), and Boston Legal.
Henson hosted the April 11, 2015 episode of Saturday Night Live where she appeared in a sketch as her character Cookie Lyon from Empire. As a fake preview for an upcoming episode of Sesame Street (and shot on Sesame Street’s set), she appears interacting with Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, Big Bird, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Murray Monster, The Count, and Abby Cadabby. (video)
She also starred in the 2021 Halloween special Muppets Haunted Mansion, appearing as the murderous bride, Constance Hatchaway.
