(Click Here to Watch a Preview of Henson's Appearance on Tonight's LATE SHOW)

Actress Taraji P. Henson talks about the surprise death of her character, Detective Carter, on the hit CBS drama series “Person of Interest” and whether anyone knew about her secret when she visits the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Wednesday, Nov. 20 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  This is Henson’s first talk show interview since her character’s shocking exit on Tuesday night’s episode of the series.

In the interview, Henson told Letterman that she was aware when she “signed on to do the project that the character would have a beginning, a middle and an end,” and that she knew it would happen, “but I just didn’t know when.”  Letterman asked if she was able to tell anybody.  Henson said she “felt like I’ve been hiding a secret, keeping a secret from my lover for years,” but that she did tell her mom and “my grandmother, because you can’t shock grandma like that.  She might go into cardiac arrest.”  Henson’s full interview can be seen on the LATE SHOW tonight.  

“Person of Interest” is broadcast Tuesdays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Also visiting the LATE SHOW tonight is Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence, who stars in the highly-anticipated film “The Hunger Games:  Catching Fire,” which opens in theaters this Friday.

The LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN is a production of Worldwide Pants Incorporated.  Barbara Gaines, Matt Roberts, Jude Brennan, Maria Pope, Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel and Rob Burnett are the executive producers.

CHEAT TWEET:  Did anyone know about @TherealTaraji’s surprise exit from #PersonOfInterest? She tells all on #LateShow 2nite 11:35 pm http://bit.ly/1iw7KTy

RATING: TV-PG (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)

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