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'You can't be afraid of your past!': Empire's Taraji P Henson reveals hidden meaning behind 'the truth' arm tattoo

Published: 16:59 EST, 10 October 2016 | Updated: 18:07 EST, 10 October 2016

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Taraji P. Henson is plugging her new book Around The Way Girl: A Memoir.

And during a sit down with Good Day New York on Monday, the 46-year-old actress was asked about one of the lines in the memoir, 'The joy of living in your own truth.'

The Empire actress pointed to her Truth tattoo and said: 'You can't be afraid of your past, or ashamed about it, because that's what makes you who you are today. Life isn't easy. As humans we're all beautifully flawed. No human is perfect.'

Lovely: Taraji P. Henson looked pretty as a picture as she appeared on Good Day New York on Monday

The ink: The mother of one pointed to her tattoo on her arm which reads The Truth

The inspiring book is a story about family, friends and the hustle required to make it from DC to Hollywood.

Taraji writes about her father, a Vietnam vet who was bowed but never broken by life's challenges, and of her mother who survived violence both in the home and on DC's volatile streets.

She also opens up about her experiences as a single mother to her teenage son Marcel Johnson, something she views as a gift.

She reflects on her time spent at Howard University and the pitfalls and struggles that come with being a black actress.

Lots to talk about: The Empire actress showed off her silky raven locks and glowing complexion as she sat down to talk about her new series and her new memoir

Getting candid: She also opens up about her experiences as a single mother to her teenage son Marcel Johnson, something she views as a gift

And when asked what fans can expect to see on upcoming episodes of Empire, she said, 'You'll see some family members moving to the dark side.'

Taraji went on to say: 'This seasons pretty heavy, pretty heavy, very dramatic.'

She stars as the ex-wife of former drug dealer turned hip-hop mogul, Lucious Lyon, played by Terrence Howard.

Leading lady: The hit Fox show Empire is in its third season and Taraji plays one of the main characters, Cookie

Life experiences: She was also on the chat show to talk about her new book, Around The Way Girl: A Memoir

That isn't all the talented actress has going on.

The mother of one has several films she has been working on that are set to be released in 2017.

One of her upcoming films is titled Acrimony. The plot of the comedy, drama is currently being kept under wraps though.

Next year: One of her upcoming films is titled Acrimony. The plot of the comedy, drama is currently being kept under wraps though

Big blockbuster: She is due to star in another movie, which will be released in early January called Hidden Figures

She is due to star in another movie, which will be released in early January called Hidden Figures.

A team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program's first successful space missions.

She will star alongside Octavia Spencer, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons and Glen Powell.

Inspiring: In the film a team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program's first successful space missions