Not only is she the star of FOX network’s new smash hit “Empire,” now Taraji P. Henson has been named the 2015 American Black Film Festival Celebrity Ambassador. According to Shadow Act, the Oscar-nominated actress has been tapped to serve as ambassador for the American Black Film Festival, which will take place June 11-14, 2015, in New York City.
Henson announced the big news via social media, writing: “I want to thank Jeff Friday and everyone at ABFF for the honor of serving as your 2015 Ambassador. It is a privilege to join my fellow filmmakers to celebrate and support Black artists and the artistry that resides in all of us.”
“I have a great deal of admiration and respect for Taraji. She is one of the industry’s finest actors and has a true sense of community; allowing others to stand in her light. We are extremely pleased to have her as our 2015 Ambassador,” said Jeff Friday, ABFF founder.
Congrats to Henson on her continued success.
“Empire” airs Wednesdays on FOX at 9 p.m. EST.
