Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe Radiate on Essence’s February 2017 Cover

The leading ladies of Hidden Figures — Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe — chat with Essence about the significance of the film, their character’s impact on American history and the importance of sisterhood.

Essence’s February 2017 issue hits newsstands Friday, January 13th on Essence.com. Hidden Figures is in theaters everywhere Friday, January 6. (Photo credit: Warwick Saint/Essence)

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Chicago screening of STAR

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