Taraji P. Henson named USA Today's "Entertainer of the Year" seen with football player

USA Today, the publication has named actress Taraji P. Henson their "Entertainer of the Year". Taraji, a favorite of Poppin' Blog has had great success prior to her Empire role, but we all can agree it has taken her to another level. Taraji's role as 'Cookie Lyons' is so genuine, and powerful that it oddly reflects a hint of the actress or maybe even an alter ego. Taraji states,

“Who thought Cookie would bring me this kind of notoriety,” “This is the type of character that people judge – she went to jail she sold drugs. But what happens? (People) run to her? (It) blows me away every time. That goes to show people like real.” And Taraji admits her TV notoriety comes with benefits: “I don’t wait in line for anything anymore. Upside, now that I’m rich, people like to send me things for free. I don’t understand that, but OK, I’ll take it. I love getting free gifts.”

and in even juicier news, she was just seen in Miami holding hands with NFL player Kelvin Hayden. Can you say Poppin'? OK now Taraji, i see you!