Taraji P. Henson is a 47-year-old black woman starring in an action film. Before Friday, you were more likely to glimpse a unicorn than a black leading lady kicking ass and taking names on screen. But with the release of Babak Najafi’s “Proud Mary,” Henson is seeking to change that. A couple times I could’ve gotten really hurt.”In addition to her dance training, Henson had to channel one of the only black women to star in an action role before her ― Pam Grier. As far as leading ladies go, Henson said, the 1970s icon was all she had to lean on.

Source: Huffington Post January 12, 2018 22:18 UTC