Taraji P Henson Stuns At amfAR Gala While Raising Millions For AIDS Research

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The star gave another powerful performance by proving the powers she has had for a long time over Hollywood. The Empire star hosted the amfAR Gala in Cannes and raised $17 million for HIV/AIDS research, all while looking breathtaking in a Gaurav Gupta gown.

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Having thanked her followers on Instagram, the Hollywood actress shared a video of her outfit at the gala and captioned it: “Thank you to @amfar for letting me host their Gala last night in #Cannes. My heart is so full.” This post broke the Internet and garnered thousands of likes and comments from all kinds of admirers who could not get enough of the actress’s commanding presence as well as glam-bling style.

Henson’s beauty was greatly complemented by a sculptural white gown with dramatic cutouts by Gaurav Gupta and sky-high René Caovilla heels. The glam team put together was just perfect: Makeup was by Saisha Beecham; sleek hair by Tym Wallace; nails were fleek by Custom T Nails. The stylist duo, Wayman + Micah, got the message loud and clear: all elegance, but with full force.

Onlookers flooded the comment section with praise for the Oscar-nominated actress. One commenter perfectly echoed the universal voice in the room: “This woman’s confidence is untouchable. No man can shake it.” Another chimed in almost verbatim: “Its giving fierce, edgy, classy, elegant, goddess and sexy. I LOVE IT!” More praises from a few others identified her as “queen” and “icon.”

That was a sign of Henson style-changes when another said, “You have a new stylist because here lately you been really killin’em…always been fly but something extra going on now.” In other words, this is what fans are speaking out about and recognizing as another huge moment in the actress’s style lately.

Beyond the wardrobe, Henson deserved all sorts of bonus points for bringing excitement to amfAR’s cause. “We ❤️❤️ to see you shine and bring the spotlight to causes like this!” said a very moving comment. The organization has been furthering the cause of AIDS research since 1985, and Henson’s energy puts much-needed spotlight and funding into their lifesaving work.

While most were comments on her looks and charity work, one concerned admirer wrote, “She’s amazing, but why do I get the feeling she’s not well?” It shows just how closely followers watch out for Henson’s well-being since the actress has yet to reveal any health concerns.

Fans abroad also joined in, with a Portuguese comment translated into, “This woman is a goddess! Eternal Cookie Lyon” – referring to her iconic uprising as an Empire character. Another fan legit described the vibe she carried to the event as “Black Greece Queen.”

What makes this moment particularly special is that we see whereby Henson continuously utilizes her platform for meaningful causes while representing a style icon. The 53-year-old keeps proving that talent, beauty, and purpose get better with time. The amfAR Gala outing marks yet another pinnacle in what has been an exceptional year for the multihyphenate star following her laudable performance in The Color Purple musical adaptation.

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As shown in the comments, people do not just admire Henson’s outward attributes; she’s inspiring confidence, working for worthy causes, and elevating the calling on every front of her career herself. Taraji P Henson is still hosting major charity events and killing on every red carpet, proving that she is one of the most accepted and loved persons in Hollywood.

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