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Cookie From Empire Quotes

We all love Cookie because she tells it like it is not how it might be!

Cookie From Empire Quotes

What will Cookie Lyon say next?

Cookie From Empire Quotes

On January 10, 2016, Taraji P. Henson became the 3rd African American woman to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Drama.  In 1972, Gail Fisher became the first African American woman to win the award.  Twenty years later, in 1992, Regina Taylor became the second African American woman to win the award.  This article is a celebration of everything Taraji P. Henson aka Cookie Lyon! 🍪

Cookie and crew are back and better than ever! In the Spring Premiere, “Sound and Fury” we’ll see Cookie try to knock Lucious off his throne.  She’s mad at Lucious for ruining her relationship with Angelo but Lucious still has her heart.  After beating Lucious with a bat we see her kissing him.

Nia Long is making will appear on Empire‘s third season and she’ll play Lucious’ new love interest.  Nia will play Giuliana aka Giusi.  Like Cookie, Giusi is a boss.  She makes all the right and ends up going head-to-head against Cookie. 
Cookie Lyon Empire Quotes

In the third season of Empire we see flashbacks of Cookie and Lucious in their younger years.  Teenage Cookie is played by actress Ajiona Alexus and she is just as fly as Taraji P. Henson:

 

Young Cookie Empire Ajiona Alexus

Cookie has already delivered some classic quotes this season.  She always says the right words at the perfect time.  Here are 10 of our favorite Loretha Lyon quoutes:

 

Cookie Strictly Business Empire
Cookie I’m Done With Lucious
Cookie You’re Losing Empire
Cookie Out All Of It Empire
Cookie I Don’t Have Your Back Lucious
Cookie Respect My Boundaries Empire
We’re Strong Empire Cookie
Cookie Ms. Lyon Empire
Cookie Buttering Me Up Empire
Cookie I Don’t Trust People Jamal
Terrence HowardLee Daniels and Danny Strong’s hip-hop drama series Empire features a very talented cast yet Taraji P. Henson has set herself apart through her award-winning performance as Cookie Lyon.  The show’s record-breaking first season created a social media frenzy making “Cookie” a household name.
Cookie From Empire Quotes

Taraji P. Henson was USA Today’s choice for Entertainer of the Year for her role as Cookie Lyon on the Empire TV show.  Cookie’s one-liners and untouchable swag have led Empire to the top.  2015 marked the year that Henson introduced the world to one of the most unforgettable characters to grace television in years.

Loretha “Cookie” Lyon (née Holloway) was born in Philadelphia, PA.  Cookie has two sisters, Carol (Tasha Smith) and Candace (Vivica A. Fox).  In Empire’s first season, Cookie is released from prison seven years earlier than her sentence required.  Cookie spent seventeen years in prison for her involvement in a drug deal gone wrong.
The drug deal that landed Cookie in prison also earned her $400,000 which she gave to her ex-husband Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard).  Lucious is a former thug who used the money to start Empire Entertainment.

Cookie sees herself as the sacrificial lamb who built Empire Entertainment with Lucious and she believes she deserves a substantial piece of the company.  Cookie and Lucious have three sons:

This article will present Cookie Lyon quotes, memes and gifs.  The article will also provide a description of Cookie Lyon’s relationship with numerous Empire characters.  Use the following contents section to navigate to the section of your choice.

Contents
Cookie Lyon Quotes
The Real Cookie Lyon
Cookie Lyon Costume
Cookie Lyon Memes
Cookie Lyon Gif
Cookie and Lucious
Cookie and Boo Boo Kitty
Cookie and Andre
Cookie and Jamal
Cookie and Hakeem
Cookie and Camilla
Cookie’s Assistant Porsha
Malcolm DeVeaux
Laz Delgado
Cookie Lyon Parents

Cookie Lyon Quotes
Let us all raise a glass to Cookie Lyon! We’ll start this post with some of her most beloved words of wisdom in the form of those motivational posters on the wall of your 6th grade classroom.  Perhaps these belong on the wall…perhaps they don’t!

Cookie From Empire Quotes I Got You
  • “You keep forgetting one thing, Lucious.  You can’t keep Cookie down.”
  • “You gonna Ray Rice me? I’ve faced bigger in prison, with more talent, bitch!”
Cookie Lyon Quotes Don’t Forget To Thank Your Cookie
  • “I’m always going to eat, just not with you.”
  • “Tell him, Boo-Boo Kitty!”
Cookie Lyon Quotes I Make You Better
  • “You want Cookie’s nookie? Ditch the bitch!”
  • “Get rid of fake ass Halle Berry.  As long as she’s around, I’m closed for business.”
Cookie Lyon Quotes Mommy Loves You
  • “You messing with the wrong bitch.  I know things.”
  • “Better be glad I don’t feel like no scene today because I’d shut it down.”
Cookie Lyon Quotes Shut It Down
  • “Porsha, get my damn shoe!”
  • “Yeah, that’s my name. Take a bite.”
Cookie Lyon Quotes That’s My Name
  • “Hey sister girl!”
  • “Take these cookies!”
Cookie Lyon Quotes The Streets Ain’t Made For Everyone
  • “He tried to out-dance me, girl.  Next thing I know, we got three sons.”
  • “The Lucious Lyon I knew would tell those idiots the streets ain’t made for everybody.  That’s why they made sidewalks.”
The Real Cookie Lyon
Last year, 53 year old Sophia Eggleston filed a $300 million lawsuit against Fox, Lee Daniels and Danny Strong accusing them of stealing her life story for their hit show. 
The Real Cookie Lyon Sophia Eggleston

The Detroit resident explains that she was a drug kingpin who wrote an autobiography during her time in prison for manslaughter.  Eggleston claims she traveled to LA in 2011 to meet screenwriter Rita Miller.  Eggleston gave Miller a copy of her book and Miller shared the book with Lee Daniels.

 

Co-founder of Death Row Records, Lydia Harris, has also been referred to as ‘The Real Cookie Lyon‘.  Similar to Cookie, Harris was instrumental in the founding of a major hip-hop label and she also had to fight in order to get what she deserved.

 

The Real Cookie Lyon Lydia Harris
In 2005, Harris won a $107 million lawsuit against Suge Knight vindicating her claim that she used $1.5 million from her husband, Michael “Harry-O” Harris to start Death Row.  Knight approached Harry-O while he was incarcerated leading Harry-O’s attorney to set up Godfather Entertainment, a parent company for Death Row.  Harry-O’s wife, Lydia, represented him in the company while he was locked up.While many females have claimed to be the real Cookie Lyon a few men have also attempted to prove they are actually Empire’s leading lady.  The following video shows James Corden’s encounter with Taraji P. Henson outside the audition room:

 

 

Cookie Lyon Costume
James Corden isn’t the only male with Cookie-dreams.  Live! With Kelly and Michael co-host, Michael Strahan dressed as Cookie Lyon for Halloween which was interesting considering the fact that he is Taraji’s former bae. 
Cookie Lyon Costume Michael Strahan

Last year, VH1 reported that Henson and Strahan were seen together at the Mandarin Oriental in New York.  While we think the two would make a great couple, their busy schedules make it impossible.  According to Bossip, sparks popped off between the two when Henson sat in for Kelly Ripa on Live! With Kelly and Michael.

Strahan’s Cookie costume was unforgettable but he wasn’t the only Cookie Lyon this Halloween.  Buying a costume can be expensive so many Empire fans decided to shop in their closets instead to create their own costumes inspired by Cookie Lyon: 
Cookie Lyon Costume
Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts’ Cookie Lyon costume was unforgettable this past Halloween!  The newscaster teamed up with T.J. Holmes who dressed up as Lucious Lyon:
Cookie Lyon Costume

 

We didn’t need Halloween and ‘The Real Cookie Lyon‘ to prove that everybody wants to be Cookie Lyon.  Mo’Nique’s fued with Lee Daniels also shows how much people adore Empire’s leading lady:
 

 

Last year, Lee Daniels claimed that Mo’Nique had been blackballed from Hollywood due to her diva antics throughout the filming of Precious.  This led to a “he said, she battle” involving whether Mo’Nique was ever offered the role as Cookie Lyon.Mo’Nique visited Sway’s radio show where she presented emails from Lee Daniels’ team asking her to provide a screen test, before they later announced the deal was dead.  The feud arose after Mo’Nique alleged that Daniels promised her the role of Cookie Lyon and the role that Oprah played on The Butler.

Mo’Nique has made it clear that she is proud of Henson’s success and Taraji has not responded to the matter.  While Henson may have handled the situation in a professional manner we are guessing Cookie Lyon would have responded a bit differently…

 

Cookie Lyon Quotes Welcome To My Streets
  • “All right, look, girl. I don’t judge.  But you’s a freak, and that’s a good thing.  We can sell that.”
  • “Lyon Dynasty is our company, but Empire is our legacy.”
Cookie Lyon Quotes Lightening Strikes

While Hollywood fights over Cookie Lyon, Lee Daniels has set the record strait explaining to Vogue that the character is actually based on his grandmother.  Daniels says his grandmother was a gangster from Philadelphia who convinced blacks to vote in the sixties and seventies.

The award-winning producer remember his grandmother on the phone with Frank Rizzo, the former mayor of Philadelphia.  “Mother—–, you better come down here with my money before I shoot yo ass.”  To celebrate International Women’s Day, Daniels shared the following image of his grandma, Grace H. Daniels with Muhammad Ali:

To celebrate international women’s day… Meet my grandma! Grace H. Daniels … Watch my BET HONORS, where I celebrate her and all women! #grandmaandali
A photo posted by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Mar 8, 2016 at 6:16pm PST

 

Taraji P. Henson landed the role as Cookie Lyon 30 seconds into her audition.  Lee Daniels didn’t need to see anymore of Henson’s audition to make a decision.  Empire fans certainly support Daniels’ decision! There’s something in the way Henson moves that forces people to fall in love with the award-winning actress as proven by the following Cookie Lyon gifs:
Cookie Lyon Gif Fur
Cookie Lyon Gif Anika Fight
Cookie Lyon Gif Bitch
Cookie Lyon Gif Camilla Spit
Cookie Lyon Gif Dance
Cookie Lyon Gif Drink Straw
Cookie Lyon Gif Fur
Cookie Lyon Gif Get Yo Ass Together
Cookie Lyon Gif I’m Here To Get What’s Mine
Cookie Lyon Gif Jamal Disney Channel
Cookie Lyon Gif Lucious Massage
Cookie Lyon Gif Nookie Ditch The Bitch
Cookie Lyon Gif Nothing Good Can Come From Loving You
Cookie Lyon Gif Rap Battle
Cookie Lyon Gif Rosie Baddest Bitches On The Block
Cookie Lyon Gif Rosie Million Bucks
Cookie Lyon Gif The Streets Ain’t Made For Everybody That’s Why They Made Sidewalks
Cookie Lyon Gif You Betta Sing

Cookie Lyon Memes
Cookie Lyon has only been with us for a couple season yet the amount content created by her fans would lead you to believe that she’s been here for decades! Empire memes prove that Cookie Lyon always says what we are thinking but she delivers our thoughts in an unforgettable way! This Cookie Lyon meme is one of our absolute favorites!

 

Cookie Lyon Memes
Cookie Lyon Memes Jamal
Cookie Lyon Memes Lola
Cookie Lyon Memes DJ Khaled

 

Cookie Lyon Memes Cookie Monster
Cookie Lyon Memes Mary J. Blige
Cookie Lyon Memes Mad At Bae

 

Cookie and Lucious
Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) is Cookie’s ex-husband.  Lucious abandoned Cookie by refusing to visit her in jail but the their relationship has improved since.  After being removed as Empire’s CEO Lucious decides to pop off his machine gun in his mansion.
Cookie Lucious Empire

 

After being removed as Empire’s CEO Lucious decides to pop off his machine gun, causing damage to his mansion.  Cookie is able to calm him down and Lucious acknowledges her sacrifice, the 17 years she spent in prison to start the company that he has lost.

Cookie and Boo Boo Kitty
Anika Calhoun (Grace Gealey) aka “Boo Boo Kitty” is Lucious’ love interest in the show’s first season.  Anika catches Cookie and Lucious having sex leading her to break up with Lucious.

Cookie Boo Boo Kitty Empire

 

Anika attempts to help Cookie develop Lyon Dynasty yet Cookie refuses to work with her.  Anika is currently pregnant with Hakeem’s baby, Cookie’s grandchild.

Cookie and Andre
Andre Lyon (Trai Byers) is Cookie oldest son.  The two have a great relationship despite Andre leaving Lyon Dynasty to work with Lucious at Empire.  Cookie hated seeing Andre battle through his health condition in the show’s first season but it has brought them closer.

 

Cookie Andre Empire

 

In Empire’s second season, Cookie is very excited when Andre informs her that she will be a grandmother yet Andre’s wife Rhonda may lose the baby after being pushed down the stairs of their home.

Cookie and Jamal
Jamal Lyon (Jussie Smollett) is Cookie’s middle son and the two have a special bond.  When Jamal was younger Lucious put him in the trashcan and Cookie stood up for him.

 

Cookie Jamal Empire

 

In the show’s second season Jamal is presented with the opportunity to be the next face of Pepsi if he can come up with the winning song.  Jamal asks Cookie to help him with the song behind Lucious’ back.  Jamal ends up working with Lucious and Cookie to land the Pepsi sponsorship.

Cookie and Hakeem
Hakeem Lyon (Bryshere Y. Gray) is Cookie’s youngest son.  In the first season Cookie and Hakeem have a horrible relationship but Cookie shows Hakeem that she demands respect.  In Empire’s second season Cookie and Hakeem develop a strong bond.

 

Cookie Hakeem Empire

 

In the show’s midseason finale Mimi calls for an emergency board meeting to remove Lucious as board chairman and CEO of Empire.  Cookie gives her proxy vote to Hakeem, explaining to him that Lyon Dynasty is their company but Empire is their legacy.  Hakeem ignores Cookie’s advice and votes to transfer Empire to Mimi who transfers her responsibilities to Camilla.

Cookie and Camilla
Camilla Marks (Naomi Campbell) aka “Yoko” is Hakeem’s bae who Cookie dislikes.  In the show’s first season Cookie shuts Camilla down at Empire’s White Party.  Camilla explains to Cookie that she’s not one of her “jailbird mates” Cookie responds, “I wish you were.  You probably would’ve made a good bitch for me.  You look like you got a long tongue.”

 

Cookie Camilla Empire

 

After Mimi transfers her responsibilities to Camilla, Camilla names Hakeem Empire Entertainment’s new CEO.  When Cookie realizes that Hakeem votes with Camilla she turns to Camilla and spits in her face!

Cookie’s Assistant Porsha
Porsha Taylor (Ta’Rhonda Jones) is Cookie Lyon’s assistant.  In the show’s second season Porsha is caught jumping a subway turnstile.  When ticketed, Porsha gives the police the name “Cookie Lyon” leading Cookie to fire her.

 

Cookie Porsha Empire

 

Porsha then shows up to Cookie’s office with a guard dog, Whoopty Whoo, “the baddest bitch in town”.  Initially Cookie refuses Porsha’s gift but then changes her mind, accepts Whoopty Whoo and gives Porsha a second chance.

Malcolm DeVeaux
Malcolm DeVeaux (Derek Luke) was the head of security for Empire Entertainment and Cookie Lyon’s ex-lover.  While Cookie is surprised that Empire has a new security team she is delighted to meet Malcolm!

 

Malcolm DeVeaux Cookie Lyon

 

Malcolm tells Cookie that he violated his personal code of conduct and had been disloyal to Lucious by falling for Cookie.  Empire’s ‘Who I Am’ episode was Malcolm’s last and we are still praying that he returns!

Laz Delgado
Laz Delgado (Adam Rodriguez) first appeared on Empire on the show’s ‘Be True’ episode.  Cookie hired Laz, a former NYPD cop, as a promoter for her new record label, Lyon Dynasty.

 

Laz Cookie Empire

 

Adam and Taraji were also lovers in the 2009 film I Can Do Bad All By Myself.  Similar to Malcolm, Laz doesn’t last.  Cookie and Laz breakup after Lucious informs Cookie that Laz is a part of the 125th Street Bulls, the gang that snatched Hakeem.

Cookie Lyon Parents

Last year, Centric published an article explaining that Taraji P. Henson was attempting to convince Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams to be on Empire as Cookie’s parents.  If Taraji’s efforts are successful Empire would be the perfect show for a Mahogany reunion!
Henson explained to Us Weekly that she would love for Oprah to appear on Empire as well as Bill Clinton.  The following videos shows Henson’s interview with Sierra Marquina after the talented actress won the Critics’ Choice award for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
The following video shows Taraji P. Henson reading mean tweets:

 

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