Ashley Versher Joins Taraji P. Henson in Netflix Thriller 'STRAW'
- Tyler Perry's Netflix thriller Straw, debuting June 6, stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah, a struggling single mother caring for her ill daughter amid chaos.
- Henson, a former single mother and Howard University graduate, was drawn to the role due to its realistic portrayal of vulnerability and systemic neglect.
- The film also features Sinbad, who returns after his 2020 ischemic stroke, playing Benny alongside actors like Sherri Shepherd and Glynn Turman.
- Tyler Perry praised Sinbad's recovery and emphasized men's role in family support, while Henson highlighted the film's exploration of overlooked struggles and systemic issues.
- Straw underscores challenges faced by vulnerable individuals, aiming to inspire empathy through its narrative and character arcs, with the cast promoting its June 6 Netflix release.
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Gallery: See Why We Are Obsessed With Looks From The Straw Press Tour From Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd, & Taraji P Henson
Source: Kristina Bumphrey / Getty Teyana Taylor, Taraji P. Henson, and Sherri Shepherd are bringing the heat to Straw movie press tour fashion. Ahead of the film’s Netflix debut this Friday, June 6, the trio has been serving bold, stylish looks at every NYC stop — and we’re taking notes. All of these Black women powerhouses know how to work a camera. From knowing their angles to dressing for their body types, they are the blueprint for stand-out…
Taraji P. Henson Joins Teyana Taylor & Sherri Shepherd at ‘Straw’ Premiere in NYC | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Taraji P. Henson is stepping out for the premiere of her new Netflix movie! The 54-year-old Oscar-nominated actress joined co-stars Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd at the premiere of their new movie Straw on Tuesday night (June 3) held at The Plaza in New York City. Fellow cast members Rockmond Dunbar, Mike Merrill, Glynn Turman, and Ashley Versher were also in attendance along with Tyler Perry, who directed and wrote the movie. Keep reading t…
Tyler Perry praises Sinbad in 'Straw,' his first role since stroke 5 years ago
"I know it's been really difficult for him," Perry adds of Sinbad's recovery after suffering an ischemic stroke in 2020.Rebecca Sapp/Getty for GBK Productions; Cindy Ord/Getty for SiriusXM Sinbad; Tyler PerryNearly five years after suffering a major stroke, Sinbad has made his return to the silver screen.The 68-year-old actor and comedian makes his return to acting in Tyler Perry's Straw. Sinbad, who real name is David Adkins, stars alongside Ta…
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