<p>Henson attended two HBCUs <span>—</span> North Carolina A&T University, where she studied electrical engineering, and later Howard University, where she studied theatre. Today, she is one of Hollywood's elite actresses and has landed starring roles in movies such <em>Hustle & Flow</em> and <em>The Curious Case of Benjamin Button</em>, as well as the television series <em>Empire</em>. (Photo: Getty Images) </p>