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Chile! Taraji P. Henson had social media talking after a recent photo dump from her night out at a New York Knicks game sparked conversation about her appearance. She didn’t let it slide though, she jumped right in and set the record straight!
On Thursday, June 11, Taraji P. Henson shared a series of Instagram photos from the playoff game, captioned, BIG [Knicks] ENERGY. Stepped out last night in all denim and diamonds. It was a moment. What a game!!! The images showed her in an all-denim look with a dramatic collar, baggy jeans, denim boots, sparkly jewelry, and a short curly hairstyle, with additional photos appearing to be taken in different settings while wearing the same outfit.
As the post gained traction, some folks suggested she looked different in certain images, prompting Taraji to respond directly in the comments and shut down the speculation. Yall kill me with this sh*t, she wrote. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO MY D*MN FACE. She added that her Broadway schedule leaves no room for cosmetic procedures, referencing her role in Joe Turners Come and Gone: I AM ON BROADWAY!!! LIVE THEATER when the hell would I have time for surgery. JUST STOP THE MADNESS, she concluded.
As soon as the photos hit the timeline, fans quickly ran to Taraji P. Hensons Instagram comment section, and not everyone was on the same page. Some users came in with the thats who? energy, while others pointed out that she looked different in certain shots from the night. A few even chimed in suggesting she may be aging backwards, keeping the conversation buzzing across social media.
One Instagram user @iannaflame added, “The first pic I was like who is that ”
This Instagram user @mrsgoggins2u said, “What looks different is that beautiful ring on her finger. U got something to tell us ”
And, Instagram user @god_arrogant_mira commented, “Seasoned but aging backwards!! ”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @lisaracerx shared, “Its just the first pic that doesnt look like her.“
While Instagram user @toolieson claimed, “Something looks different ”
Lastly, Instagram user @_diamond3 wrote, “Yall better stop playing with my girl knowing she aint do nothing to her face she looks good ”
