Garrett Morris Addresses Viral Photo With Taraji P. Henson

Comedy legend and actor Garrett Morris is having a little fun with the internet after finding himself at the center of an unexpected viral moment.

Earlier this week, Taraji P. Henson shared an Instagram carousel featuring celebrity friends who came out to support her Broadway production of the August Wilson classic Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. Among the photos was an image of Taraji posing next to a seated Garrett Morris.

Shortly after the post went live, social media users began circulating the image and commenting on what they believed was a noticeable bulge visible in Morris’ pants. The photo quickly became a trending topic online, generating thousands of reactions, jokes, and memes.

Now Garrett is addressing the viral chatter himself.

In a video posted to social media, the veteran entertainer responded with humor while also reminding people that there is much more to him than the internet’s latest talking point.

“Since y’all all in my business, go get my book,” Morris joked while referencing the attention surrounding the photo.

The former Saturday Night Live cast member went on to tell viewers that he is “more than a body” and encouraged fans to focus some of that same energy on more meaningful issues, including voting and civic engagement.

Morris also revealed that he has a new book scheduled for release next year, cleverly turning an awkward viral moment into a promotional opportunity.

Meanwhile, Taraji has not publicly commented on the internet frenzy. However, social media users noticed that the photo in question was later removed from her Instagram carousel.

Despite the online jokes, many fans praised Garrett for taking the attention in stride and using the moment to remind people of his decades-long contributions to entertainment.

If nothing else, Garrett Morris proved he still knows how to command a spotlight—and maybe sell a few books in the process.