In her latest film, the musical adaptation of “The Color Purple,” Taraji P. Henson plays Shug, a fearless woman who breaks the rules while helping other women see how strong they can be. You could say the Oscar-nominated actress does that with every role she takes on. Henson talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the power of women who stick together, and about inspiring dreamers.
Taraji P. Henson speaks about choosing between acting over music. Also, what it meant to have music come back into her life during ‘The Color Purple.’