Taraji P. Henson recently revealed that former Hollywood powerhouse, Harvey Weinstein, deterred her from landing a major role.
The Empire actress says that the disgraced producer, who has faced countless allegations of sexual abuse, barred Henson from landing a major role in the 2014 film St. Vincent. According to Henson, the reason for the denial was based on Race.
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“Basically, I don’t think [Weinstein] saw my box-office appeal,” Henson told The Guardian in a recently published interview. “What I heard — I didn’t sit down with the man — is that he wanted someone who was known internationally, so they got Naomi Watts.”
Source: Taraji P. Henson says Harvey Weinstein stopped her from getting a role due to Race
