You were not afraid, and thats how I pick my characters.
I pick the sh that scares the hell out of me.
There was some fear there, but look what happens when you take a risk.
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Life is about not being afraid, so thank you for believing in us.
I was told all my career Oh, black doesnt do well overseas, she said.
Oh black cant do this, it cant do that.
Well then here comes Cookie, and the world fell in love with her.
During her speech, Henson applaudedEmpirefor how it has challenged television and broke down diversity barriers.
People are seeing talented actors, theyre seeing talented scripts theyre seeing material worthy of watching.
Something needed to shake up TV.
Its too safe, and thats not the world.
Im proud of what were doing atEmpire.
Im proud that were making you think.
Im proud were pissing some people off.
That means were doing our job.
As long as youre having the conversation.
It was hosted by T.I.
at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles on Nov. 15.
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