Henson shows off Pitt to pals
TARAJI P. HENSON was so starstruck by her THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON co-star BRAD PITT she invited him home to meet all her friends.
The actress was convinced producers would turn her down for a role in the movie because they would want a "big celebrity" to appear alongside Pitt.
She was shocked when she landed the part - and even more surprised to learn the Hollywood megastar is "just a regular guy".
Henson tells USA Today newspaper, "Three of my very best girlfriends flew into town and wanted to meet Brad Pitt. So I was like, 'Brad, come over. My girlfriends are going crazy over you.' He comes over, and he's so cool. He has a way of being very warm and making people feel welcome."