Taraji P. Henson Goes Textural in Christian Siriano Dress for ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
- Taraji P. Henson and Tyler Perry appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to discuss their upcoming film “Straw” and Henson wore a little black dress by Christian Siriano for the occasion.
Taraji P. Henson was joined by filmmaker Tyler Perry during their joint appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday in New York City. The director and Oscar-nominated actress were on-hand to discuss their forthcoming film "Straw."
For the late-night talk show appearance, Henson turned to the runway for her attire. The actress put a textural, contemporary spin on the little black dress with flashes of classic inspiration courtesy of designer Christian Siriano.
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Tyler Perry and Taraji P. Henson backstage on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on June 3 in New York City.
Henson wore a look courtesy of Siriano's fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection , which made its runway debut during New York Fashion Week in February 2025. The sleeveless black dress featured a plunging neckline and midi length, which showcased Henson's heels courtesy of Giuseppe Zanotti.
The dress included such elements as a cinched waist for added silhouette definition and featured a corseted element as well. Henson kept the dress as the centerpiece of her look, adding delicate pieces of jewelry, including rings and earrings. Her pixie cut hair was styled in a sleek look with makeup elements featuring bold brows, lined eyes and a glossy lip.
A look from Christian Siriano 's fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
Siriano's little black dress follows an ongoing trend of creative takes on the wardrobe staple. On Monday, Amanda Seyfried styled a little black dress by Rabanne with a bevy of fringe details. Back in May 2024, Sydney Sweeney wore a little black dress from Miu Miu's fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection that featured hip cutouts.
Siriano's fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection was all about resistance, as noted by WWD's Thomas Waller in a review of the collection. "The world has changed and Siriano wanted a bit of defiance on his runway, including a massive red cloak that was a direct nod to the final season of 'The Handmaid's Tale,'" Waller wrote.
Taraji P. Henson stars in Tyler Perry's latest film "Straw."
"He collaborated with Hulu to design a custom piece that has been used as a sign of protest in the fight for women's rights worldwide. The protest idea was seen with a mix of his early red looks with cascading fabric that felt restrictive yet powerful."
Henson stars in Perry's "Straw," about a single mother who goes to unimaginable lengths to secure a future for herself and her young daughter. The film costars Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor. "Straw" releases on Netflix on Friday.
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