Taraji P. Henson Swaps Pink Leather Boots for Trendy Uggs at Empire State Building Lighting Event

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Taraji P. Henson made a glamorous appearance in the Big Apple on Tuesday, where she lit up the Empire State Building alongside Oprah and her fellow cast members from “The Color Purple.”

Joining Danielle Brooks, Fantasia Barrino, Blitz Bazawule and the iconic former talk show host, Henson showed off a winter chic pink look for the the occasion.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, Oprah Winfrey, and Blitz Bazawule attend Oprah and the cast of "The Color Purple" light the Empire State Building in celebration of the film's premiere on December 12, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust)
(L-R) Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, Oprah Winfrey, and Blitz Bazawule attend Oprah and the cast of “The Color Purple” light the Empire State Building in celebration of the film’s premiere on Dec. 12 in New York City. Getty Images for Empire State Re

On foot, Henson donned light pink leather stiletto boots with a pointy elongated toe that poked out from underneath her long, dusty pink sweater dress. She threw a bubblegum pink fur coat over the cozy knit dress, which featured an asymmetrical off-the-shoulder neckline with a belt detail across the chest.

Taraji P. Henson wears light pink leather boots featuring an elongated toe and a stiletto heel at the empire state building on dec. 13, 2023
A closer view of Taraji P. Henson wearing light pink leather boots featuring an elongated toe and a stiletto heel.Getty Images

The “Hidden Figures” star was later seen hitting the streets in a different, more comfortable pair of boots, a short chestnut Ugg model. Henson sported the brand’s best-selling sheepskin-lined “Classic Mini ll” boot, which retails at $160. The style featuring a 5-inch shaft height that hits just above the ankle is offered in ten colorways to choose from.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Taraji P. Henson is seen on December 12, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)
Taraji P. Henson is seen on Dec. 12, 2023 in New York City. GC Images

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Over the years, the “Empire” actress has displayed a love of vibrant hues and loud prints and often wears colorful footwear. Just last month, at another event to promote her new film, Henson wore a pair of slouchy bright red knee-high boots.

Whether she’s walking the red carpet or simply out and about, the actress often embraces bold dressing. She’s been known to wear designers such as Alexandre Vauthier, Giambattista Valli and Valentino on the red carpet. In terms of shoes, she gravitates toward Jimmy Choos and Christian Louboutins.

Taraji P. Henson at the 2022 BET Awards held at the,Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Taraji P. Henson at the 2022 BET Awards held at the,Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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