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It’s not just about the presidential election.

Taraji P. Henson poses in a green blazer and green eye shadow.

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It’s time for us to play chess, not checkers," she said inher impassioned speech.

They are attacking our most vulnerable citizens.

I’m not trying to scare us, I’m trying to inform us, she said.

Taraji P. Henson wears a gold gown bob and gold nails at the BET Awards.

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“We’ve got three Supreme Court seats up.

We need those seats or we have no protection.”

Ahead, check out some of Henson’s best host looks from the 2024 BET Awards.

Taraji P. Henson hosts the BET Awards in a copper hairstyle with bangs. She wears a denim outfit.

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Henson gave a sweet nod to Aaliyah with a side-parted style with full bags.

Throughout the night, Wallace depended on Professional Hair LabsGhostbond Glow Up Revolutionary Wig Gluefor Hensons many hair changes.

Wallace also depended on theShark FlexStyle Sparkle Air Styling & Drying hair dryer systemfor the many quick styling changes.

Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage in a white outfit with pearl necklaces and a short bob.

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Henson and Wallace also shouted out Diana Ross with this twist on the Supremes-era bob.

Wavy hair is the perfect texture for the flips because you want the hair to have bounce and movement.

The gold nails were replaced by white stiletto tips.

Taraji P. Henson poses in a twopiece outfit and fluffy curls plus a red lip.

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The curls popped up again onstage paired with a banjo and shimmery, glowy golden makeup.

We loved the combo of this wavy black lob with bangs and a strapless lime green dress.

We can’t forget to mention Henson’s Kendrick Lamar moment, either.

Taraji P. Henson plays a banjo onstage in a red dress.

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She pulled on a hat and a hoodie to parody the rapper’s Not Like Us.

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Taraji P. Henson is onstage in a wavy wig with bangs and a green dress.

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Taraji P. Henson wears a red hoodie and hat onstage.

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