Posted on 01/30/2019 12:46:59 PM PST by Red Badger
TV star and musician Jussie Smollett, who alleges he was the victim of a brutal racial and homophobic attack , is a former child star who grew up to become a champion of LGBT rights and one of the few actors to play a black gay character on primetime TV.
Smollet's breakthrough came aboard the hip-hop drama "Empire," playing Jamal Lyon, a talented R&B singer struggling to earn his father's approval and find his place in his dad's music empire.
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Smollett, one of the young stars of "The Mighty Ducks" film in 1992, appeared in Ridley Scott's science fiction film "Alien: Covenant" in 2017. The third of six children, he also starred in with his siblings in the 1994 ABC sitcom "On Our Own," along with sisters Jurnee and Jazz and brothers Jake, Jocqui and Jojo.
Other film roles include Rob Reiner's "North," playing Langston Hughes in "Marshall" and playing the son of Halle Berry and Danny Glover in "Queen." He also guest-starred on "The Mindy Project."
Smollett came out as gay in 2015 in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, saying, "There's never been a closet that I've been in." In response to the alleged attack, the talk show host wrote on Twitter: "I'm sending him and his family so much love today."
His work on "Empire" turbo-boosted his career, earning Emmy and Grammy nominations. His 10-track debut album, "Sum of My Music," was released independently on his own label, Music of Sound, despite interest from major labels. He won the trophy for best supporting actor in a drama series at the 2017 NAACP Images Awards.
Smollett joined The Human Rights Campaign's Equality Rocks campaign, joined other "Empire" cast members in an ad endorsing Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, and his music videos have explored social issues.
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Kevin Spacey?
If he was not physically harmed or slandered, then he/she/it/ms should just STFU
never heard of him until today when he started spreading a hoax.
Beloved by white racists all across Chicago.
this so called “star”.....never heard of him......
Exactly why he needed a good hoax the media can’t resist. Suckers! Gay card, black card, MAGA hats. Front page, new career.
Urban whites like Eminem like Empire.
So, no, a lot of white people watch Empire as well.
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When one takes themself to the Hospital with a rope around the neck, it’s a HOAX.
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Oh, casting couch to stardumb?
Leftist idiots will always fall for what I call “MAGA abuse fantasy porn.”
Its part of their cult-like belief system.
I see this sicko pulling an Anthony Bourdain.
“When one takes themself to the Hospital with a rope around the neck, it’s a HOAX.”
I guess this actor did not figure out his character’s motivation and break down his scene properly.
Or maybe he just isn’t used to the pressures of a live acting performance with no rehearsals.
Down low?
Prove the even happened.
jumping on the Milano/McGowan/has been gravy train?
Who cares ...
He drove himself to the hospital WITH THE ROPE AROUND HIS NECK? My 3 YO granddaughters favorite saying REARRY??? or SERIOUSRY?
My first thought as well. I was doubtful from the begining and then came........MAGA!!!! BS.
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