Jussie Smollett Makes Television History on 'Empire'
- 5 years ago
Jussie Smollett Makes
Television History on 'Empire' In what could possibly be his last appearance
on the series, Smollett participated in an
episode for the record books. Smollett's character, Jamal Lyon,
took part in the first-ever gay,
black wedding on television. Co-star Gabby Sidibe took to Twitter
to promote the episode. It is uncertain if Smollett will return
to the show, following accusations that
he staged a hate crime against himself. The charges against Smollett
have since been dropped,
and his co-stars are advocating
for his return to the series. According to Deadline, 'Empire' creator Lee Daniels
said the actor's fate is "in discussions" on Wednesday.
Television History on 'Empire' In what could possibly be his last appearance
on the series, Smollett participated in an
episode for the record books. Smollett's character, Jamal Lyon,
took part in the first-ever gay,
black wedding on television. Co-star Gabby Sidibe took to Twitter
to promote the episode. It is uncertain if Smollett will return
to the show, following accusations that
he staged a hate crime against himself. The charges against Smollett
have since been dropped,
and his co-stars are advocating
for his return to the series. According to Deadline, 'Empire' creator Lee Daniels
said the actor's fate is "in discussions" on Wednesday.