Entertainment
Taraji P. Henson details the harsh realities of being a single mother
ROLLINGOUT.COM — Taraji P. Henson wouldn’t wish being a single mother on her “worst enemy.”
By Rollingout.com
Taraji P. Henson wouldn’t wish being a single mother on her “worst enemy.”
The 48-year-old actress has raised her son Marcell, 24, on her own since his father, William Johnson was murdered in 2003, and she admitted it’s been a huge challenge for her.
She told NET-A-PORTER’s weekly digital magazine PorterEdit: It’s hard. I dreamed he would go stay with his dad in his teens or my dad. I didn’t date. I wondered: ‘Does he have enough confidence in himself as a Black man?’
“I wouldn’t wish being a single mother on my worst enemy. You need both parents.”
Henson attends therapy every week, and the actress said that in spite of the success she’s enjoyed during her career, she still feels vulnerable to everyday pressures and worries.
She shared: “I go every Saturday to therapy. Just because you see me on television doesn’t make those voices in my head go away.”
Henson is now engaged to former NFL player Kelvin Hayden after he proposed to her in May 2018.
And the actress feels relieved that she took her time and waited for the perfect man to come into her life.
She explained: “I didn’t wanna settle. I just waited.
“[When he proposed] his hand was all clammy. [I was like] ‘Dude, you have been quizzing me for a year about getting married. Do you think I’m gonna say no?’”
Meanwhile, she previously revealed she has ambitions to “work smarter, not harder” in Hollywood.
The “Empire” star said: “I want every walk of life [in my films]. If I could put an alien in, I would.
“I want their money, too. Come on, it’s what the world looks like. That’s what people want to see, representation. That’s all. You can make money doing it. It’s a no-brainer.
“The older I get, I want to work smarter, not harder. DC, Marvel, you all can call me!”
This article originally appeared in the Rollingout.com.
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Prescott Circus Theatre Presents Free Summer Performance Series
Now in its 41st year, the Prescott Circus Theatre is a nationally recognized performing arts education program for Oakland youth. The circus offers safe environments that challenge Oakland youth, through circus arts training, to develop the skills and confidence to thrive on stage, in school, and in life.
By Post Staff
The Prescott Circus, Oakland’s longest-running youth circus, is returning this summer with its free shows. Join the Prescott Circus’s young stars as they share their joys and talents through stilt-dancing, tumbling, juggling, and more.
At the heart of this one-hour show, which demonstrates teamwork, pride, and joy, are Oakland Unified School District students ages 8 – 17 from more than 10 different schools
Now in its 41st year, the Prescott Circus Theatre is a nationally recognized performing arts education program for Oakland youth. The circus offers safe environments that challenge Oakland youth, through circus arts training, to develop the skills and confidence to thrive on stage, in school, and in life.
This is accomplished through no-cost school and community programs for more than 300 Oakland youth each year. Performing company members from Prescott, where the program began, perform and make appearances at as many as 40 Bay Area events each year.
The summer program is funded in part by Oakland Fund for Children and Youth, California Arts Council, Port of Oakland, and the West Davis & Bergard Foundation.
Performances will be held Tuesday, July 14, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted) and Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m., at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St., Oakland. For free reservations go to
https://PrescottCircusSummerShows.eventbrite.com
For group reservations for camps, childcare centers, senior centers, go to www.prescottcircus.org
A community show will be held Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at DeFremery Park,1651 Adeline St., Oakland.
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