Henson engaged to former NFLer

Taraji P. Henson is engaged to marry former sportsman Kelvin Hayden. The Empire actress announced the news on Instagram by sharing a close-up picture of the couple holding hands, her diamond sparkler clearly on display. “I said yes y’all!!! He started with the Cartier love bracelet BUT that was my #Mothersday gift and then he dropped to his knee and I almost passed out!!! (crying with laughter emojis) #sheisofficiallyoffthemarket and she is sooooooooooooo HAPPY !!!!!! #GODIS,” followed by ring and lips emojis. The 47-year-old Henson was first linked to the former football player, 34, in December 2015.