Taraji P. Henson’s bright monkey captivated Diana Ross ’atmosphere of the 1970s.
Taraji P. Henson was inspired by Diana Ross.
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As Henson told The Cut, he knew he wanted to channel Ross as soon as he heard the Met Gala theme.
“Diana Ross is iconic. That’s who I grew up wanting to be,” she told The Cut.
“She’s everything that embodies Hollywood, glam and fashion,” he went on to say. “Growing up in the hood and seeing her gave me something to aspire to be.”
Her black Moschino dress, designed by Jeremy Scott, was covered in sparkles and a silver embellishment on the neckline and sides of the geometric cutouts of the bodice elevated the piece.
Henson’s smoky eye, side-parted hair, and Stuart Weitzman shoes completed the retro look.