We can finally put the “Taraji P. Henson is leaving Empire” rumors to rest. In the video above, Henson explains that she has bills to pay and loves Chanel too much to walk away from a hit show. Taraji asks, “Who walks away from that money?” The award-winning actress then shows her Gucci heels and explains she can’t leave Empire because of her expensive shopping habits.
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Taraji P. Henson wasn’t fired from the Empire TV show but she could be leaving. In the video below, Wendy Williams explains that Empire is emotionally draining on Henson. Once the series is eligible for syndication, Taraji plans on leaving. Syndication means Fox would show reruns of the series on different networks. As of now, they have already done 48 episodes and 88 episodes are needed for syndication.
Will Cookie die in season 5 of Empire
Wendy says the show is not a show without Cookie Lyon. Wendy wants Lee Daniels and the Empire execs to bring back Naomi Campbell’s character…? Wendy clearly doesn’t watch Empire. Lucious killed Naomi last season.
Taraji P. Henson has been enjoying the success of her new movie, Hidden Figures. The film’s success has led to rumors that Henson is leaving Empire. The rumors regarding Henson leaving the Fox series are false. Taraji was once seen as an actress who only has the ability to play certain roles.
In 2001, Henson played Yvette in Baby Boy. She did such a magnificent job in the film that it led people to think that she was too hood to play other roles. Hidden Figures marks a new beginning for Henson’s career. Taraji has found success in a respectable role, leading some to believe that she won’t return to Empire as Cookie Lyon.
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Taraji will return to Empire. Don’t miss episode 10 of season 3 on March 22!
Another day, another false report involving a member of the Empire cast. E! News explains that we shouldn’t believe everything we hear about the show. We recently explained that the rumors about Jussie Smollett being fired were false and this article will discuss Ms. Cookie Lyon.
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Terrence Howard
Henson and Terrence Howard met before she became Cookie Lyon. Howard remembers when Cookie looked like the around-the-way girl in the image above.
The tabloids took advantage of their opportunity to spread lies about the two finally being fed up with each other. People explains that Taraji P. Henson posted the following video via Instagram in order to squash rumors about her and Terrence Howard feuding off camera.
The following video shows the dynamic duo laughing off rumors suggesting that they didn’t get along. They’ve known each other for a very long period of time. While we’re sure they’ve had a disagreement or two, we know they wouldn’t let anything ruin the record-breaking show.
Gabrielle Union
Kim Kardashian West
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A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Jul 26, 2015 at 5:58pm PDT
9. When she performs La Di Da Di:
A video posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:54pm PDT
8. Christmas Cookie:
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Dec 10, 2015 at 4:41pm PST
7. Flex on em!
A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Jul 31, 2015 at 1:25pm PDT
6. When she says hi to the haters:
A photo posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Dec 6, 2015 at 4:37pm PST
5. When she shares her Senior pic:
A post shared by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on May 25, 2017 at 8:42am PDT
4. When she shows off her new best friend:
A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Jan 11, 2016 at 1:05pm PST
3. When the #DC comes out:
A video posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Feb 27, 2016 at 11:47am PST
2. #slay
A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Aug 23, 2015 at 4:08pm PDT
1. #BooBooKitty
A video posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Mar 4, 2015 at 8:57pm PST