How low can she go? Taraji P. Henson nearly spills out of her EXTREME plunging little black dress as she promotes Empire
She has shot to fame as the devilish Cookie in Empire, and Taraji P. Henson was already bound to turn heads at a FOX TCA event to celebrate the upcoming second season of the show on Thursday.
But the 44-year-old made sure she stole the spotlight while rubbing shoulders with various other stars, as she slipped into an extremely daring little black dress.
Taraji showcased her very ample cleavage in the skintight frock, which was so low-cut, she ran the risk of exposing herself.
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Daring: Taraji P. Henson took the plunge at the Fox Summer TCA All-Star Party in West Hollywood on Thursday
Fortunately, the actress managed to avoid any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions as she posed on the red carpet at Soho House in West Hollywood.
Taraji teamed her show-stopping dress with a pair of bronze sandals and a black and white striped box clutch, styling her long raven hair in curls and adding some red lipstick to complete her look.
The show's leading lady travelled to the event from a press tour panel, held at the nearby Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Leaving little to the imagination: The Empire star nearly spilled out of her skintight and low-cut little black dress
Glamour puss: The 44-year-old finished off her look with red lipstick, and styled her dark hair in curls
She's not shy! Actress Taraji P. Henson puts on a VERY busty display as she arrives at the FOX TV All-Star party during the 2015 Summer TCA Tour at Soho House
Taraji changed on the way, and had sported a more casual - but still glamorous long-sleeved slate green dress to the Q&A.
At the panel, Fox released a new 70-second trailer for Empire's upcoming 18-episode season, while creator Lee Daniels, 55, told the TV critics there will be a spin-off based on Cookie's younger years.
'Without question. There's so much ripe story that we've talked about already, about Cookie's family, what makes her her. That in itself is fascinating to me,' Daniels said.
Daniels during the panel also said his reaction to Empire not receiving an Emmy nomination for Best Drama was taken out of context, according to E! News.
Party time: Keke Palmer and Taraji P. Henson looked like they were having a fantastic time at the bash
Ladies night: Taraji P. Henson met up with Cat Deeley too
Star power: Taraji took part in an panel discussion for the show earlier in the day
Good times: Henson smiled while talking to the television critics during a panel discussion
He posted an Instagram video saying, 'F*** these mother f***ers' after the snub, but has since softened his stance.
'I spoke to my cast when we didn't get the Emmy nomination, and I told Terrence and everyone, we are lucky to be employed,' Daniels said.
'We are blessed. God has blessed me to be employed and to be in front of you right now, and in a show that I enjoy going to work to. I could be unemployed. So many of my peers, people that I respect, are unemployed, so I am honored to just go to work,' he added.
Having fun: The actress kicked up her heels while sitting next to Empire co-creator Lee Daniels
Hit show: Henson has been widely praised for her portrayal of the bold Cookie on Empire
Daniels said his reaction 'really wasn't sour grapes' and just a reflection of his 'twisted' sense of humour.
It was also announced that Pitbull will guest star in the second season of the soap about the music business.
The rapper will play himself and perform with Smollet, who plays Jamal.
Other guest stars confirmed to appear when Empire returns include, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Alicia Keys, and Kelly Rowland. An appearance by Mariah Carey is also in the works.
Second season: Daniels and Henson talked to critics about the show's upcoming second season
Behind the scenes: Executive producer Ilene Chaiken joined Daniels and Henson on the stage
Despite the casting announcements, Daniels said producers are being careful to not go into guest-star overload.
'When you start a television show, you don't really know what you're doing, and so you think you'll get your friends together and everything, and I find that the more celebrities, the more stars I put on this show, the more it takes away from the (Lyon) family,' Daniels said.
'The family, the family, the family is the most important thing,' he added.
The second season of Empire will premiere on September 23 on Fox.
Panel people: Executive producer Brian Grazer also took part in the panel
Sealed with a kiss: Daniels gave Henson a kiss on the cheek during the press tour
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