Her mother worked hard in a distribution center to provide for little Taraji as a single - parent .
Taraji P. Henson 's parents played a major role in her life helping her survive Washington , D.C.
Taraji P. Henson 's mother worked hard in a distribution center to provide for little Taraji as a single - parent .
Taraji P. Henson 's parents played a major role in her life helping her survive Washington , D.C.