Jussie Smollett

Jussie Smollett is an American actor and singer. He rose to fame a child actor in films such as The Mighty Ducks (1992) and North (1994). He is also known for starring on the Fox drama series Empire from 2015 to 2019. In 2021, Smollett was convicted of five felony counts of disorderly conduct after staging a fake hate crime against himself in Chicago in 2019 and filing false police reports regarding the incident.
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Jussie Smollett on The Lost Holliday and How He Wouldn't 'Be Here' Without Friends Like Taraji P. Henson (Exclusive)
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Inside Jussie Smollett's 'Darkest Day' and How the Alleged 2019 Hoax 'Tested My Strength': 'I Was Numb' (Exclusive)
Vivica A. Fox attends Project Angel Food's Lead with Love 5 - a fundraising special on KTLA at KTLA 5 on June 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Vivica A. Fox Reveals 60th Birthday Plans and New Project with Empire Costar Jussie Smollett (Exclusive)
Jussie Smollett attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California
Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab, Takes ‘Necessary Steps’ After ‘an Extremely Difficult Past Few Years'
Host Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Here's What You Didn't See at the BET Awards 2022, from Post-Show Dinners to Backstage Hugs
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Kendrick Lamar Morphs into Kanye West, Nipsey Hussle and More in 'The Heart Part 5' Music Video
Jussie Smollett attends the New York Screening of "B-Boy Blues" at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem on November 19, 2021 in New York City.
Jussie Smollett to Be Released from Jail on Bond Pending His Appeal, Court Orders
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Taraji P. Henson Shows Support for 'Empire' Costar Jussie Smollett, Cites Emmett Till: 'Free Jussie'
Jussie Smollett (L) and Jurnee Smollett-Bell attend the WGN America celebration of "Underground" with John Legend At The VIDA TEQUILA Lounge At Sundance 2016 on January 23, 2016 in Park City, Utah.
Jurnee Smollett Shows Support for Brother Jussie After 150-Day Jail Sentence: 'Jussie Is Innocent'
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'Empire' Star Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in County Jail for Staging Hate Crime, Lying to Authorities
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'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Staging Hate Crime, Lying to Authorities
Jussie Smollett attends the New York Screening of "B-Boy Blues" at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem on November 19, 2021 in New York City.
'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Takes Stand in Own Defense
Jussie Smollett attends the New York Screening of "B-Boy Blues" at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem on November 19, 2021 in New York City.
Jussie Smollett Makes First Red Carpet Appearance in Years Following Alleged Hate Crime Attack
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DMX Dead at 50: Gabrielle Union, Eve, Missy Elliott and More Honor Late Star — 'You Are 1 of 1'
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Jussie Smollett to Make Directorial Debut with B-Boy Blues amid Legal Woes Over Alleged 2019 Attack
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Jussie Smollett Speaks Out About Alleged 2019 Attack in Rare Interview: 'They Won't Let This Go'
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Jussie Smollett's Sister Jurnee Speaks Out for First Time About the Actor's Alleged Attack
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Jussie Smollett Indicted by Special Prosecutor for Allegedly Faking Report of 2019 Attack
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Judge Orders Google to Turn Over Jussie Smollett's Emails, Other Data to Special Prosecutor
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Jussie Smollett Files 'Malicious Prosecution' Counterclaim Against City of Chicago
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Terrence Howard Says He Misses Jussie Smollett on 'Empire' : 'The Heart of Our Show Is Gone'
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Taraji P. Henson Says the Cast of 'Empire' Misses Jussie Smollett: 'He's Family to Us'
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 60th Anniversary Opening Night Gala Benefit
Fox CEO Confirms There Are 'No Plans' for Jussie Smollett to Return to 'Empire'
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'Living by Design' Host Jazz Smollett Weighs in on the Celery Juice Trend: 'My Life Has Changed'
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'People Now' : Now: Luann De Lesseps Talks Upcoming Life After Probation - Watch the Full Episode
Fox Upfront Presentation, Arrivals, New York, USA - 14 May 2018
Jussie Smollett Seen Wearing Rope Around His Neck on Night of Alleged Attack in Police Footage
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 60th Anniversary Opening Night Gala Benefit
Jussie Smollett Celebrates 37th Birthday 5 Months After Hate Crime Scandal: 'Grateful for LOVE'
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'Empire' Creator Lee Daniels Says He's 'Beyond Embarrassed' by the Jussie Smollett Scandal
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 60th Anniversary Opening Night Gala Benefit
Jussie Smollett Breaks Social Media Silence, Four Months After Alleged Hate Crime Attack
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Lee Daniels Says Jussie Smollett Will Not Be Back on 'Empire' Despite 'Not Factual' Reports
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'Empire' Will End After Season 6, Still 'No Plans' for Jussie Smollett's Return
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Jussie Smollett Spotted Out in Los Angeles After News His Character Won't Return to 'Empire'
FOX's "Empire" - Season Four
'Empire' Renewed for Season 6, Has 'No Plans' for Jussie Smollett's Character to Return to Show
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Trump Calls Jussie Smollett a 'Third-Rate Actor,' Says Star's Case Is 'Disgrace to Our Nation'
Taye Diggs Has 'Always Been Very Supportive' of Jussie Smollett
Taye Diggs Has 'Always Been Very Supportive' of Jussie Smollett
Queen Latifah Weighs in On the Jussie Smollett Case: 'Innocent Till Proven Guilty'
Queen Latifah Weighs in On the Jussie Smollett Case: 'Innocent Till Proven Guilty'
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Jussie Smollett Will Make History on 'Empire' in TV's First Black, Gay Wedding
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'Empire' Creator Lee Daniels Says the Cast Is 'Upset' in the Wake of Jussie Smollett's Case
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Jussie Smollett's Brother Speaks Out in Defense of Actor: 'What If He Is Telling the Truth?'
'The Real' Host Loni Love Opens Up After Talking to Jussie Smollett: 'I Don't Believe He Was Ever Guilty'
'The Real' Host Loni Love Opens Up After Talking to Jussie Smollett: 'I Don't Believe He Was Ever Guilty'
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Jussie Smollett Branded a 'Washed Up Celebrity Who Lied to the Cops' by State's Attorney Kim Foxx
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Jussie Smollett Sued by Chicago After City Pays $130K 'in Overtime Pay' to Investigate His Case
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Mario Talks Losing Mom to Addiction, New Love and Filming Empire Amid the Jussie Smollett Debacle
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Why Former Michelle Obama Aide Was in Contact with the State Attorney for Jussie Smollett's Case
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 60th Anniversary Opening Night Gala Benefit
Jussie Smollett Case: Petition Filed Asking Special Prosecutor to Investigate After Charges Dropped
2015 FOX Programming Presentation
Taraji P. Henson Says Jussie Smollett Is 'Doing Well' Since Hate Crime Charges Were Dropped
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Sandra Oh Fires Jussie Smollett in 'Saturday Night Live' Sketch About 'Empire' Fallout
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Chris Rock Takes Dig at Jussie Smollett at NAACP Image Awards: 'What the Hell Was He Thinking?'
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Anthony Anderson Says He's 'Happy' for Jussie Smollett: 'The System Worked for Him'
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City of Chicago Demands Jussie Smollett Pay $130,000 to Cover Overtime for Police Investigation
Fox Upfront Presentation, Arrivals, New York, USA - 14 May 2018
Will Jussie Smollett Be Back on 'Empire' ? Why His Future on the Show Remains Uncertain
Empire Cast Member Attack, Chicago, USA - 26 Mar 2019
Jussie Smollett Likely Wouldn't Have Gone to Prison Even if Found Guilty at Trial: Prosecutor
Empire Cast Member Attack, Chicago, USA - 12 Mar 2019
Jussie Smollett Photographed Leaving Chicago After Charges Dropped in Alleged Hate Crime Case
Empire Cast Member Attack, Chicago, USA - 26 Mar 2019
What's Next for Jussie Smollett — and Why He Isn't Exonerated for Staging Alleged Hate Crime
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'Empire' 's AzMarie Livingston Says She Looks Forward to Seeing Jussie Smollett 'Back' on the Show
Empire Cast Member Attack, Chicago, USA - 26 Mar 2019
Police, Mayor Slam Decision to Drop Charges Against Jussie Smollett: 'Whitewash of Justice'
Empire Cast Member-Attack, Chicago, USA - 14 Mar 2019
Questlove, Ava DuVernay & More React to Jussie Smollett's Charges Being Dropped: 'TOLD YALL'
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Jussie Smollett Says He's Been 'Truthful and Consistent on Every Single Level Since Day 1'
Empire Cast Member Attack, Chicago, USA - 12 Mar 2019
Jussie Smollett's Family Speaks Out After Charges Are Dropped: He 'Is an Innocent Man'
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 60th Anniversary Opening Night Gala Benefit
Charges Dropped Against Jussie Smollett After He's Accused of Staging Hate Crime
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Jussie Smollett Hires Michael Jackson's Attorney Mark Geragos: All His Famous Past Clients
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Lee Daniels Speaks Out About the 'Empire' Cast's 'Pain and Anger' After Jussie Smollett Scandal
Amid Ongoing Jussie Smollett Scandal, Taraji P. Henson Weighs In On Polarizing Political Climate
Amid Ongoing Jussie Smollett Scandal, Taraji P. Henson Weighs In On Polarizing Political Climate
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Taraji P. Henson Says 'Empire' Cast Is Staying 'Strong' amid Jussie Smollett Scandal
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'PEOPLE Now' : Lori Loughlin & Felicity Huffman Sued for Billions Plus More Scandal Updates — Watch the Full Episode
Jessie Smollett Returns To Court To Enter Formal Plea
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Accusing Him of Lying to Police About Alleged Hate Attack
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'Empire' Showrunner Says Jussie Smollett's Scandal Has Been an 'Emotional Roller Coaster' for Show