Early in Taraji P. Henson’s career she seemed to only secure roles as the disheveled sex starved hood rat (see Hustle & Flow and baby boy.)  But with her Oscar nominated performance as a normal chick in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button she’s not only proven she can act but that even at the tender age of 38 this single mom’s still got it.

In the latest issue of Men’s Fitness Magazine, Taraji talks everything from dating to love. Here’s an excerpt.  More steamy photos including a TOPLESS (safe for work) after the jump.

“I’m a successful woman, in the public eye, and raising a kid by myself. It can leave guys feeling like, ‘Damn, how can I have a chance?’” Answer: “Just be a man!”

Have a Gentleman’s Touch

“A woman is gentle, soft, delicate, and a man’s position is to protect her-help her up stairs, make sure she’s in the car safely fi rst. Take good care of your woman, and the sky’s the limit!”

Avoid Mama Drama

“Date a woman with children only if you are ready to man up, because it’s a position that comes with responsibility. If you don’t want anything too serious, then stay with women with no kids.”

Keep in Touch-Even When

You’re Out With the Boys “The worst excuse you could ever use is, ‘My phone broke.’ Did the 10 other people you were with not have phones? Just make it happen. Even the Bat Cave has a phone!”

Be Her Safety Net

“When I meet a person and that chemistry is there, I cannot hide the electricity. I need to learn more about him, and once I feel safe, I’m gone, I’m in love, and I give it my all!”

Never Give Up on Love

“Don’t be bitter if a relationship doesn’t work out; it wasn’t meant to be. You can’t be cut off to love because you’re learning and getting closer to the one.”

Photos Via: Men’s Fitness via Shameless Hype

In other Henson news she’s been promoting her latest film Tyler Perry’s “I can do Bad All By Myself” real heavy.   Here’s her latest movie poster and trailer.

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