Taraji P Henson At The Golden Globes 2016

Ever since the pilot episode of Empire premiered, Cookie Lyon has cemented herself not only as the ultimate TV style icon, but also as the end-all inspiration for bad bitches everywhere. At tonight's Golden Globes ceremony, Taraji P. Henson brought her TV character to life all night long. From walking the red carpet to accepting her Golden Globe, Henson was a force of sass to be reckoned with—here, five times she won big tonight: 

1) When she showed up on the red carpet with more attitude than you'll ever have. 

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2) When she was able to balance her champagne, purse and a Pulitzer Prize-winning look of shade all at once. 

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3) When she handed out cookies after winning her Golden Globe—and even gave one to Leonardo DiCaprio. 

4) When someone stepped on the train of her gown and she was NOT having it. 

5) When she refused to wrap up her acceptance speech early and declared, "I waited 20 years for this, you gon' wait," like a boss. 

Thank you, Taraji P. Henson, for being the ultimate boss bitch inspiration that we all need. 

Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics. 

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