TIFF 2016: Taraji P. Henson accidentally brought a little Cookie to 'Hidden Figures'

This fall, Taraji P. Henson has two high-profile projects on her plate.

For one, shell be reprising her role as the inimitable Cookie Lyons whenEmpirereturns on Sept. 21.

I literally started throwing up my food.

For me, its how willshebe moved?

Isshegoing to be proud?

All that other stuff I didnt care about.

It wasnt about an award.

Like, I dont care.

Will she feel and see herself in that moment?

This time, with a little less Cookie.

Hidden Figureshits theaters on Jan. 13.

For more on Hensons role in the film, headhereto see Henson talk about the real-life Katherine Johnson.