Taraji P. Henson

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Taraji P. Henson, who guests stars as Quinta Brunson's mom tonight on the ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary." They spoke in April 2020 during the pandemic release of her Netflix comedy flick "Coffee & Kareem," as well as her roots growing up in Washington D.C. and attending Howard University before iconic roles in “Empire” and “Hidden Figures.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation's capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Jon Stewart, Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the list is endless! Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")