Taraji P. Henson kicked off the 2022 BET Awards with a powerful opening monologue.
"Thank you to the amazing Lizzo, right? That's how you start a show! Body positivity up in here. Also thank you, Lizzo, for pledging $1 million to Planned Parenthood," Henson shared. "And you are damn right it's about damn time we step into our power. It is about time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It's a sad day in America."
"Speaking of giving life, Rihanna. She had the baby, that's right. Congratulations on becoming a mother. Put Revlon out of business. You are shining bright like a diamond," Henson said before briefly breaking into song to the tune of RiRi's"Diamonds."She also took the moment to honor Diddy Combs, who is being honored with BET's Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Last year, we focused our energy on loving up the women. I think the fellas deserve some love this year," she added.
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