# @essence on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CzMW82vv_85
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/9699239-essence-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-11-03T17:58:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** ESSENCE (@essence) — https://gondola.cc/essence

## Caption

Imagine missing the call of a lifetime and then having Tyler Perry playing your wingman to destiny! That’s what happened when Taraji P. Henson when she received a call from Oprah that she would be filling the slurry shoes of Shug Avery! 

But honestly, how do you even greet Queen Oprah? 

Read more about the call that changed everything in the Nov/Dec issue of ESSENCE on newsstands now! 

Disclaimer: We recognize Black creatives are still fighting for their respect and equity; this fight has been displayed through this year’s labor strikes. It is important for us to let our readers know that ESSENCE conducted these interviews and photo shoot for our cover story in May 2023.

Credits:
Photographer: @mickalenethomas
Creative Director/Stylist: @coreytstokes

Taraji Stylist: @waymanandmicah
Taraji Hair: @tymwallacehair
Taraji Makeup: @saishabeecham
Taraji Nails: @customtnails1

Tailor: @costumer.shirlee
Set Design: @winstonstudios
Retouching: @studio__rm
Special Thanks: @lermitagebh
Visual Director: @_mq______
Production: @themorrisongroup

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ESSENCE | @essence | https://gondola.cc/essence | Media Company |
| Gabrielle Moise | @gabbymoise | https://gondola.cc/gabbymoise | Director of Social Media |

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