Lee Daniels Says 'Empire' Set Emotions 'Have Been A Freakin' Roller Coaster' After Jussie Smollett

CLIP03/21/19

Lee Daniels opened up on Instagram Wednesday about emotions while filming "Empire" in the wake of the Jussie Smollet controversy. Hear what Lee had to say!

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