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"I hate that bitch, she's stolen my identity" - actress jokes about 'Cookie' character

What does Taraji P. Henson think about her iconic character 'Cookie' which has millions of viewers addicted to Fox's 'Empire'?

Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson in a cosy pose for Emmy Magazine

During a undefined, Taraji P. Henson spoke about her iconic role as 'Cookie' on Fox's 'Empire'.

"I hate that bitch. She’s stolen my identity! (Laughter.) My friends don’t want to talk to me unless it’s about Cookie."

Henson also revealed that she was initially scarred of taking up the Cookie character.

"Cookie scared the hell out of me. … [I was] like, 'Hip-hop? Oh my God, what are they trying to do? Fox is going to pick this up? This isn't HBO?'

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And then I got nervous and started pacing the floor. 'Oh my God, Cookie is bigger than life. You will love her or hate her." - She said.

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