Empire star gay

The case had initially sent shock waves through a deeply divided country still plagued by racial and sexual discrimination, and the actor had immediately received support from celebrities in political and cultural circles. [16]. Back to top. You've destroyed your life as you knew it," he said, adding that "you did damage to real hate crimes victims". Find the latest film reviews and movie news from Empire, the world's biggest movie destination.

Jussie Smollett has had a whirlwind of a year. Prosecutors accused Smollett of hiring two acquaintances, brothers Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo, to stage the attack while invoking 's "Make America Great Again" slogan, after the actor had received a legitimate piece of hate mail which he felt was not taken seriously by his employers. During a guest appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Jussie Smollett, the actor who plays Lucious Lyon’s gay son Jamal on Fox’s hit drama “Empire” came out publicly as a gay man.

Just over a year ago, the Empire star was living a relatively quiet life, but when he was thrust into instant fame after the Fox show premiered. He told police they made racist and homophobic slurs against him and put a noose around his neck. [13][14][15] His role was hailed as groundbreaking for its positive depiction of a black gay man on television. In , Smollett was cast as Jamal Lyon —a gay musician struggling to gain the approval of his father Lucious —opposite Taraji P.

Henson and Terrence Howard in the Fox drama series Empire. The fallen star of the hit television series Empire has always maintained his innocence. On the show, he plays Jamal Lyon, a gay singer and the middle son of Lucious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) battling his father's homophobia. He said the actor had a streak that was "profoundly arrogant and selfish and narcissistic". Jussie Smollett has had a whirlwind of a year.

Explore our exclusives, A-list interviews and more. [16]. Actors Crime Race issues. In , Smollett was cast as Jamal Lyon —a gay musician struggling to gain the approval of his father Lucious —opposite Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard in the Fox drama series Empire. Jussie Smollett discusses his role on ‘Empire’ and how he had to audition seven times before landing the role of Jamal Lyon, who came out as gay in a recent episode.

Smollett, who was to be incarcerated on Thursday evening, will have to serve the first days of his sentence in prison as part of a total of 30 months on probation. He said Smollett was "just a charlatan, pretending to be a victim of a hate crime". Read reviews of your favourite TV shows. Find the latest season TV and box set reviews from Empire.

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom. Find the latest film reviews, news and celebrity interviews from Empire, the world's biggest movie destination. On the show, he plays Jamal Lyon, a gay singer and the middle son of Lucious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) battling his father's homophobia.

Jussie Smollett plays his older brother on the show who happens to be a gay musician. In real life, Smollett's sexuality. He said he was attacked in the middle of the night on Jan 29, in a Chicago street by two masked men who he said were supporters of then- . Published Mar 11, , PM. Choose edition Singapore International. During a guest appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Jussie Smollett, the actor who plays Lucious Lyon’s gay son Jamal on Fox’s hit drama “Empire” came out publicly as a gay man.

Marvel boss Kevin Feige talks to Empire about bringing the Fantastic Four – and Galactus – into the MCU. Read more at Empire. Just over a year ago, the Empire star was living a relatively quiet life, but when he was thrust into instant fame after the Fox show premiered. In real life, Smollett's sexuality. Smollett also revealed he’s.

Download the app. Smollett's lawyers and family had begged the judge for leniency and asked for an alternative to prison, or for a suspended sentence. Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox. Discover our new TV and gaming content. Choose edition. According to E! Online, Smollett’s role as Jamal, the middle son, inspired real-life gay kids, their. All rights reserved. Find the latest movie news from Empire, the world’s biggest movie destination.

Get the latest insights about the film industry from our extensive coverage. Reach us here. See more on. [13][14][15] His role was hailed as groundbreaking for its positive depiction of a black gay man on television. Advertise with us.