Taraji P. Henson | Angie Martinez IRL Podcast

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This week on Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, her girl Taraji P. Henson joins her for a candid conversation that only two close friends could have.

Taraji didn’t sign up for fame, she signed up to create art as she believes art has the power to change and affect lives. But what happens when she looks in the mirror and doesn’t feel like she can provide that lift anymore? When things she thought made her happy don’t cut it anymore? She has to go on her own journey to find happiness.

But Taraji isn’t alone, Angie reveals her own moments of darkness and the awakening she experienced on a trip with Taraji. The two explain what it means to fight for your joy and digest the importance of friends who can save your life.

Their convo also explores managing social media addictions in a healthy way, unshakable faith, and a debate over the importance and need of ego.

In the words of Taraji, If you have a story to tell, tell it.

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36 thoughts on “Taraji P. Henson | Angie Martinez IRL Podcast”

  1. I love her and this spoke to me in every way possible just because I'm in that dark space of not being "real" happy u know I literally show up for people that don't show up for me and it's hard sometimes pulling myself out of that place… great conversation

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  2. My eyes are filling up with tears. As a Virgo, wow are the only signs.. lmbo going through this.. Hearing her story I an floored because I thought it was just me and I was trippin. I mean every thing I can identify with. However, the happy. We all are happy beings. God made us in happiness and love. I want her and you and whoever to know when you are a positive person and clearly she is. She real, Compassionate, funny and light. I want y'all to know we are happy…What I believe has to be identified is qe are no longer filled with joy. I have learned for myself and I believe this for me and I am just sharing… don't come for me… I have happiness inside of me, God given. I #ChooseHappy. Which gets me to a level of contentment. But My joy light is so dull. It takes me to a dark place sometimes. And because I am a believer of God and don't want to disappoint Him… I shake out of it, guess how.. by calling on Him in those dark moments…

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  3. Is that what Twitch was going through? Feeling like he was fighting for his life to keep his love and light alive that so many people came to depend on in these dark times? If so, what a huge burden to bear! It would explain so much about the inspirational people who have chosen to end it all. We have check up on the "rocks" among us. Even rocks can erode over time .

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  6. This interview bought me tears because Taraji explained exactly how I feel in the words that I could not find. I spent the New Year celebration holding back tears (and letting them out in private) because I know something is wrong. I stood in the middle of a seemingly happy crowd cheering and embracing their loved ones and I felt so alone and confused of myself and my future. I’m so thankful for this interview and the timing. Thank you Angie and Taraji ❤

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  9. First! I love you Taraji and thank you! Second, Angie you are a real one…we see that! Friendship and sisterhood is so important! Mental health conversations are vital to this life! God is here for us all. We have to speak up just like this! Excellent interview. This is the best one yet!

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  11. Wherever you go Angie, we will follow! I grew up listening to you and so grateful to hear you on your own platform and being able to provide space for authentic conversations that young people definitely need to hear! ❤

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  17. I love Taraji and appreciate her transparency. I could see a shift in her once she took on the role of Cookie. I could see the sadness in her eyes in all of her pics for some time now. Praying for her peace and happiness. Seek GOD first.

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  19. The love I have for 👸🏽 queen Hansen Play some respect on her name. She made the struggle look easy 👑queen salute ✊🏿♥️💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾black girls rock black girls are magic 🪄 👸🏾 Woman you are a Mother Earth 🌏

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  20. I also had bouts of depression during my teens, thirties and forties. I'm in my sixties now. Therapy and meds are important but having a relationship with the Lord has been the greatest benefit for dealing with the struggles with self esteem, career changes, grief and the end of romantic relationships. I pray that Taraji is able to find peace in her faith in God, because everything else is temporary. Wishing her the best year ever!

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  21. this conversation gave me so much validation in my own personal spiritual growth journey !! It made me feel seen , heard , and just safe even through a phone screen . We tend and ( I ) tend to feel alone and find it hard to express those internal feelings and thoughts that can show up externally in different ways so to here one of Gods dopest creations speak and inspire and articulate their own mental health journey feels really good . Mental health js just not a comfortable conversation to many which make people un able to hold space for those who severely go through it on a whole different level !! im thankful and I truly appreciated this at this moment in time !! Happy new Years !!

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  23. T is in a dark place and I can see it in her eyes and voice. She has a big heart and wants to save a world that keeps slapping her in the face and I have been there done that. My message to her is to continue to be prayerful and live her truth. Love yourself first and take care of you. If you're not well you're of no help to you and love ones. I love you Taraji

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