"Empire" is a gripping and dramatic television series that follows the story of the Lyon family, who are at the helm of a powerful music empire. The show's main characters include Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, the patriarch and CEO of the company, and Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, his ex-wife and mother of his three sons. Lucious is a former drug dealer turned hip-hop mogul who has built the empire from the ground up, while Cookie served time in prison for her role in the drug trade that financed Lucious' early career.
The series kicks off with Lucious being diagnosed with a degenerative illness, which sets off a power struggle among his three sons - Andre, Jamal, and Hakeem - each vying for the top spot in the company. Andre, the eldest son, is a highly intelligent businessman with a background in finance, but he is often overlooked due to his lack of musical talent. Jamal, the middle child, is a gifted singer-songwriter who struggles with his sexuality and his father's homophobia. Hakeem, the youngest, is a talented rapper with a penchant for partying and women, but he lacks the maturity and focus needed to run the company.
As the sons battle for control of the empire, Cookie steps back into the picture, determined to reclaim her rightful place in the company and protect her sons from the manipulations of Lucious. The show is full of twists and turns, as alliances are formed and broken, secrets are revealed, and the family's dark past comes back to haunt them. Through it all, "Empire" explores themes of power, family, loyalty, and the high cost of success in the ruthless world of the music industry. With its compelling storylines, complex characters, and catchy music, "Empire" is a must-watch for fans of drama and hip-hop alike.
Main Cast of Empire
Terrence Howard
Taraji P. Henson
Jussie Smollett
Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe (born May 6, 1983) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the 2009 film Precious, a...
Secondary Cast of Empire
Malik Yoba
Xzibit
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Alvin Nathaniel Joiner IV (born September 18, 1974), better known by his...
Morocco Omari
Morocco Omari is an actor and director.
Rumer Willis
Rumer Glenn Willis (born August 16, 1988) is an American actress, the oldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore...
Nicole Ari Parker
Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe (born October 7, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland, height 5' 8" (1,73 m)). She graduated from...
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica Anjanetta Fox (born July 30, 1964) is an American actress and television producer. She is best known for her...
Eka Darville
The person Eka Darville was born on April 11, 1989 and is currently 35 years old.
Courtney Love
Courtney Michelle Love (née Harrison; born July 9, 1964) is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actress....
Judd Nelson
Judd Asher Nelson (born November 28, 1959) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as John Bender in...
Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith was born February 28, 1971 in
Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman (born December 10, 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia), known professionally as Raven-Symoné,...
Mary J. Blige
From Wikipedia, Free Online Encyclopedia: Mary Jane Blige (/blaɪʒ/; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer,...
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress,...
Jennifer Joan Taylor
Jennifer Joan Taylor is an actress.
John Hoogenakker
John Hoogenakker is an actor.
Tim Hopper
Tim Hopper is an actor.
Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei (born December 4, 1964) is an American actress. She has received various accolades, including an...
Chris Rock
Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III (born February 7, 1965) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television...
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer,songwriter, actress and television...
Don Lemon
Donald Lemon (born March 1, 1966) is an American journalist and television news anchor, best known as the host of...
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper and...
Mike Moh
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mike Moh (born August 19, 1983) is an American actor and martial artist. A...
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and...
Forest Whitaker
Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, producer, director, and activist. He is the...
Amanda Detmer
Amanda Jeannette Detmer (born September 27, 1971) is an American actress. She made her big screen debut playing Miss...
Diamond White
Diamond White (born September 19, 1999) is an American singer, actress and voice actress who, in 2007 at the age of...
Geno Walker
Chicago proud and South Side strong, Geno has found success acting on stage, television, film, and in voiceover. He...
Chris Lee
Chris Lee is American actor and singer-songwriter.
Carlos Miranda
Carlos Miranda is a film and television actor.
Michael Evans Behling
Michael Evans Behling is an American actor. He was born March 5, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in Columbus,...
Joe Keery
Joseph David Keery (born April 24, 1992) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his role as Steve...
Antoine McKay
Rada Portzer
James Earl Jones II
Dennis Grimes
Jeffrey T. Rogers
Jim Saltouros
Pierre Antoine
John Judd
Elizabeth Whitson
Lupe Fiasco
Mario
Tai David
Brian P. Weddington
Jaq Seifert
Sarah Lin Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell signed to Ford Models at age 15, and gradually segued into acting. She is the oldest of 5, and the...
Crew of Empire
Full backstage crew list →- Released on January 07, 2015