Sherri Shepherd also stars in this feature about a single mother who gets caught up in a robbery scheme while caring for her sick daughter.

Taraji P. Henson sat down with her co-stars, Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor, to discuss the importance of Black women in ...

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The cast of "Straw," Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd, open up about being advocates for other Black women.

Tyler Perry and Taraji P. Henson attend “Tyler Perry’s Straw” New York Screening at The Plaza on June 03, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images ...

Taraji P. Henson has never been one to hold back. ... If you loved Taraji P. Henson in ‘Straw,’ you'll love her even more in these films and series. Story by Brooks Eti-Inyene • 12h.

Taraji P. Henson delivers a powerhouse performance in Tyler Perry's Straw, earning Oscar buzz for her raw portrayal of motherhood and struggles.

Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd star in the Tyler Perry's new movie 'Straw,' which arrives on Netflix June 6.

For Taraji P. Henson, her epic performance as a woman facing the worst day of her life in “Tyler Perry’s Straw,” meant a relentless full speed ahead.

Taraji P. Henson’s Straw Character Resonates With Us All Taylor’s character, Detective Kay Raymond, has been praised for being a light in a dark system that abuses marginalized communities.

Taraji P. Henson reveals to PEOPLE that she filmed Tyler Perry’s Straw for Netflix in four days while in the middle of shooting her Peacock true-crime limited series Fight Night: The Million ...

Taraji P. Henson portrays Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother, in the latest Netflix movie, Straw. This psychological thriller, released on June 6, 2025, was directed by Tyler Perry.