"Empire" creator Lee Daniels is still standing by Jussie Smollett, whom he considers family, while the actor faces legal drama for his role in an alleged hate crime hoax. The 59-year-old TV and film writer said he wants Smollett to know that he'll always have a support system. Taraji P. Henson, who plays one of the lead characters, Cookie Lyon, on the series seemed certain Smollett would make a comeback. CHARLES BARKLEY TELLS JUSSIE SMOLLETT THERE ARE 'REPERCUSSIONS' TO ACTIONS: WE ALL 'LOST IN THIS SCENARIO'“Yes. — Lee Daniels“I’m happy his charges are being dropped and look forward to seeing Jussie on set and his character Jamal back on 'Empire,'” Livingston told People in March.

Source: Fox News April 24, 2019 17:03 UTC