Viewers may not be ready for what they're about to see from Taraji P. Henson. Before the 53-year-old Oscar-nominated actress takes the stage as host of the 2024 BET Awards for the third time on June 30, she's opening up about her plans for the annual ceremony — which include something unexpected.
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00:00I'm really excited this year.
00:02It's gonna be an incredible show.
00:03You know, it's Culture's Biggest Night.
00:06The performances are gonna blow us all away.
00:09You know, I'm showcasing yet another talent
00:11that a lot of you don't know that I can do.
00:15Some of you know, but not all of you.
00:18It's always nerves.
00:19I always, I still get nervous.
00:21I get nervous on the first day of shooting.
00:23I get nervous.
00:24Of course I'm nervous.
00:25It's a live show.
00:26Anything can go right or wrong, you know.
00:29But that's what's so exciting.
00:31That's what I love about live theater.
00:34It keeps you on your toes.
00:36You know, if something goes, you better think quick
00:38because you have to save the show.
00:40And that's what I love.
00:41It's the not knowing
00:44that drives my adrenaline through the roof.
00:47But nerves are good.
00:48It just means you're alive.