Taraji P. Henson & Fiancé Kelvin Hayden Split

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Taraji P. Henson & Fiancé Kelvin Hayden Split

After two years of engagement, Taraji P. Henson confirmed that she won't be walking down the aisle with former NFL player and Super Bowl champ Kelvin Hayden.

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