Taraji P. Henson’s Production Company Inks Content Deal

Taraji P. Henson’s Production Company Inks Content Deal With BET Studios

Academy Award, Emmy-nominated, and Golden Globe-winning actor, Taraji P. Henson has inked an overall deal with BET Studios. 

According to the terms of the deal, Henson’s production company TPH Entertainment will collaborate with the studio venture to create content for Paramount Plus, Showtime, CBS, Nickelodeon, BET Plus, and BET, as well as select third-party platforms.

“BET has always been the foundation of my fanbase and a huge supporter of me throughout my career,” Henson said in a statement. “BET Studios understands and perfectly aligns with my vision of why I founded TPH Entertainment, to increase opportunities and create content that will challenge audiences and inspire new perspectives. I am so excited to join them and for the incredible content, we will create together. This partnership will be for the culture.”

“Taraji is a valued member of the BET family, and we look forward to our collaboration reaching new heights.”

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Taraji and TPH Entertainment to BET Studios’ growing portfolio of top Black creators and industry leaders. Taraji is immensely important to both the industry overall and our community; as such she will contribute her profound insights and expertise to amplify BET Studios’ diverse array of content offerings,” BET Chief Executive Officer Scott Mills said.

Taraji continues to excite, inspire, and dismantle barriers as an award-winning actress. Her creation of TPH Entertainment was as a vehicle to champion underrepresented storytellers. Those voices are integral to both the media and social landscapes, is in perfect alignment with our mission for BET Studios.” Mills said.

It was also announced that Henson will join the star-studded cast of the film adaptation of The Colour Purple musical.

Henson believes that BET Studios is the perfect outlet for her vision as a content creator.

“BET Studios understands and perfectly aligns with my vision of why I founded TPH Entertainment, to increase opportunities and create content that will challenge audiences and inspire new perspectives,” she added. “ I am so excited to join them and for the incredible content, we will create together. This partnership will be for the culture.”