7 Amazing Cookie Looks Prove She’s a Beauty Icon

Empire's leading lady's makeup choices have earned her the number one spot on The Hollywood Reporter's Best Beauty Moments on 2015 list, and we couldn't agree more with the choice.

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Taraji P. Henson and her beloved makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff are featured on the cover of the mag, which Taraji posted on Instagram along with this sweet message about her partner in beauty crime: "She's more than my makeup artist @ashuntasheriff is one of my closest and dearest sister friends!!! We've been in this thang together for quite some time now. When she shines I shine!!!! I love you deep sis!"

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It's easy to see why Taraji as Cookie took this top spot. She's constantly switching up her look, but she always rocks whatever she picks, whether we're talking bold lipstick, a new hairdo, or a natural style.

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Here are seven of our fave Cookie looks that prove she really is a beauty icon:

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