Terrence Howard Cries Over Jussie Smollet’s Absence From ‘Empire’. Terrance Howard is not taking Jussie Smollet’s exit out of ‘Empire’ really well. He says he misses his son on the show. He also said that Smollet was the heart of the show. He even shed a few tears about it. I got a chance to watch Empire last night and I do admit, I agree with him. Jussie was the heart of the show. His character Jamal balanced everyone out. He is so talented, and it is such a waste not to see him on the big screen.
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