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The Oscar-nominated actor unmasked as Scarab on The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer’s Scarab unveiled as Oscar-nominated actor
  • Scarab on The Masked Singer US was revealed to be Oscar-nominated actor Taraji P. Henson.
  • The unmasking took place during a double elimination on Wednesday (21 January) night's episode of season 14 of the Fox series.
  • Henson performed a cover of Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want To Fun” before her identity was disclosed.
  • She earned an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Queenie in David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
  • Following the reveal, host Nick Cannon lauded Henson as "the most decorated celebrity we’ve ever had" on the show.
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