Jussie Smollett (/ ˈdʒʌsi sməlˈɛt /, born June 21, 1982) [1] is an American actor and singer. He began his career as a child actor in 1991 debuting in The Mighty Ducks (1992).

Aug 24, 2025 · Jussie Smollett is a former ‘Empire’ star who was accused of staging a hate crime against himself in 2019. Here’s everything to know about Jussie Smollett's life now.

Aug 22, 2025 · Jussie Smollett made headlines after he claimed to Chicago police that he was the victim of a homophobic and racist attack — but where is he now?

Aug 23, 2025 · Former ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett is the subject of a new Netflix documentary about his 2019 alleged hate crime hoax and the years-long legal battle that followed.

Aug 22, 2025 · More than six years after Jussie Smollett was accused of falsely reporting a hate crime attack in Chicago, the former “Empire” actor and his case are back in the spotlight.

Aug 7, 2025 · Actor Jussie Smollett is making a return to Fox this fall, six years since an alleged 2019 hate crime attack.

Sep 29, 2024 · Jussie Smollett, who was found guilty of staging a racist and homophobic attack, is looking back on the emotional aftermath of his legal troubles.