'Empire' creator Lee Daniels admitted his friendship with Jussie Smollett remains 'complicated' after the actor was found guilty of disorderly conduct
Empire creator Lee Daniels isn't ruling out working with Jussie Smollett after his shocking involvement in a hate crime hoax — but the former collaborators still aren't on great terms.
Daniels hinted that his friendship with Smollett, 42, wasn't in the best place after they previously appeared to fall out of touch. Smollett originally alleged in 2019 that he was the victim of a homophobic and racist attack. He claimed two individuals poured an unknown chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.Us Weekly subsequently confirmed that Smollett — who previously alleged he was a victim of 'trauma' — was charged with making a false police report. He was arrested and charged with 16 felony counts of disorderly conduct.
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