Lifetime moviesare a guilty pleasure for a whole host of people all over the world.

Seeing well-known actors take on the most melodramatic, nail-biting tales is hugely entertaining.

That brings us toTaraji P. Henson, the queen of versatility.

Taraji P. Henson poses on the red carpet

She was an absolute stunner as Cookie, the wildcard of “Empire.”

And who could forget her role as the iconic mathematician Katherine Johnson, in “Hidden Figures?”

But it may surprise you to learn she once appeared in a Lifetime movie.

Taraji P. Henson looks over her shoulder

In fact, her ex-boyfriend took their child and fled the country (viaLifetime.)

“Henson’s relationship with her son, Marcell Johnson, is incredibly strong.

She did not.”

Taraji P. Henson poses with her son

Henson added, “She didn’t become a victim.

She became proactive.”