Since its debut in the last winter, Fox’s Empire has not only taking off in TV ratings, but it’s also becoming a household American favorite. Although the story line is great, what really captivates viewers are the characters. One beloved favorite is Cookie Lyon, played by Taraji P. Henson.
[ad type=’inarticle1′]
As Empire gears up for its second season next month, an interesting character or real life persona (as she’s clamming to be) has surfaced into the mix. Allegedly, a 53-year-old Detroit woman, by the name of Sophia Eggleston is clamming to be the real Cookie Lyon. She’s suing the shows co-creator, Lee Daniels, for $300 million stating that Cookie’s character was created based on her and her real life.
[ad type=’inarticle2′]
Sophia Eggleston details her past as a “drug kingpin” and she was incarcerated for manslaughter after placing a “hit” on someone — as evidence. In 2011, Eggleston, published a memoir, the Hidden Hand, and believes that its racy contents were repurposed for Empire after she tried to sell it to screenwriter Rita Miller.
[continueReading]
