Taraji P. Henson is ‘aging backwards’ in tiny bikini and heels ahead of 56th birthday

Taraji P. Henson had fans convinced she is “aging backwards” after she shared an incredible bikini photo, days ahead of her 56th birthday.

The Hollywood star, whose birthday is September 11, looked phenomenal posing in a tiny orange two-piece that showcased her curves.

Taraji stood confidently in her string bikini, elongating her toned legs in a pair of matching orange stilettos that wrapped around her ankles.

She completed her look with oversized mirrored sunglasses, large hoop earrings, and a silver chain necklace.

“Turning up the heat for Virgo season baby,” she captioned the carousel of photos.

Taraji’s followers were blown away by her appearance, with many shocked when they discovered her age.

“Girl I just went to look up your age cause I thought you was like 43 45 AND YOURE 55????? Oh you look sooooooooo good,” one complimented. A second said: “It’s no way you still look like you in your 20s and bombbbbbb.” 

A third added: “I Said ‘Damn She Look Like Taraji’ This Damn Lady Aging Backwards.” Another exclaimed: “How old you gon be again?!?!? Yea, whateva!!! Give it to ’em babe!!!! LET’S GOOOOO!”

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Taraji’s life off-screen

While Taraji is a celebrated actress with an Oscar nomination and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, she has experienced unbelievable tragedy off-screen.

Taraji had a volatile relationship with her high-school sweetheart and the father of her son, William LaMarr Johnson, and has spoken about the domestic violence she experienced during their time together.

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In 2003, during their separation, William was murdered in Washington, D.C.

“My son’s father was suddenly taken, murdered, when he was nine, and I didn’t know how to tell him that,” Taraji shared during her Facebook Watch series Peace of Mind with Taraji. “I couldn’t tell him he was murdered.”

Taraji was devastated by Williams’ death. She called it a parent’s worst nightmare and initially told their son, Marcell, his dad “died in an accident.” 

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When Marcell eventually learned the truth, the two turned to therapy together, which was a healing journey that inspired Taraji’s future advocacy work.

“I started looking for [a therapist],” she told Michelle Obama on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson. 

“And when I couldn’t find anyone who looked like us, because I got to get my son to open up to someone and he’s not going to feel right if the person doesn’t feel familiar, something has to be done here.”

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That’s when she launched the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, which focuses on mental health awareness and support within the African American community. 

Taraji also discusses mental health on her Facebook Watch series and works to bring her whole person to each of her characters.