During a recent episode of the Fox singing competition show The Masked Singer,actress Cynthia Erivo correctly identified Taraji P. Henson as the performer behind a particular mask. Henson had previously received an Academy Award nomination for her role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Taraji P. Henson
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Taraji P.Henson is an American actress and producer. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2009 for her performance in The Curious case of Benjamin Button.
Henson is also known for her role as Cookie Lyon in the Fox musical drama series Empire (2015-2020), for which she received three NAACP Image Awards and a Golden Globe nomination.
example: Henson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 5, 2024.
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo is a British-American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is known for her work in theater, film, and television.
Erivo has received numerous accolades, including a Daytime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, a Tony Award, and two Academy Award nominations.
Example: erivo received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 2020 for her role in Harriet. Details of her nomination are available on the official academy Awards website.
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer is an American reality singing competition television series that premiered on Fox in January 2019. The show features celebrities performing songs while wearing elaborate costumes to conceal their identities.
Celebrity panelists attempt to guess the identities of the masked singers based on their performances and clues.
Example: As of January 22, 2026, the show is currently in its tenth season. Details about the show and its current season can be found on the official Fox website.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 American fantasy romantic drama film directed by David Fincher. The film is based on the 1922 short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The film stars Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button,a man who is born with the physical appearance of an elderly person and ages in reverse.
Example: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button received thirteen Academy Award nominations in 2009, winning three awards. A complete list of nominations and winners is available on the official Academy Awards website.
