She's a leading actress with a host of incredible roles under her belt.
And Taraji P. Henson signed on to star as the beloved character Miss Hannigan in the upcoming NBC Annie Live! special.
The 50-year-old actress admitted she 'jumped' at the opportunity to play the head of the orphanage where Annie lives, an iconic role made famous by Carol Burnett in the 1982 movie.
Carol Burnett, who brought Miss Hannigan to life in the classic 1982 movie, is someone I have studied and idolized as far back as I can remember,' Henson said in a statement.
The 50-year-old actress admitted she 'jumped' at the opportunity to play the head of the orphanage where Annie lives, an iconic role made famous by Carol Burnett in the 1982 movie
