Zing!
We can all agree that Empire wouldn’t be same without the vivacious Cookie Lyon, played by Taraji P. Henson, whose out-there fashions run the gamut from floor-length furs to sexy body con dresses. Cookie first made quite the impression with both her zingy one-liners and her edgy street-meets-boardroom ensembles.
But over the course of the FOX hit series’ 11-episode season, her style became more tailored (and less fur-happy) as she dominated the Empire kingdom. In honor of the two-hour finale, which airs Wednesday, March 18, have a look at Cookie’s unforgettable style moments and her fiercest quips throughout the season.
“The streets ain’t made for everyone, that’s why they made sidewalks.” – From Episode 2 “The Outspoken King”
“You gonna Ray Rice me? I’ve faced bigger in prison — with more talent, bitch.” – From Episode 2 “The Outspoken King”
“Yeah, that’s my name. Take a bite.” – From Episode 9 “Unto the Breach”
“Better be glad I don’t feel like no scene today, ’cause I’d shut it down.” – From Episode 3 “The Devil Quotes Scripture”
“So Yoko Ono want to play on the song too? Well, what can you do, Yoko? Can you play the tambourine?” – From Episode 8 “The Lyon’s Roar”
“Well then get rid of fake ass Halle Berry.” – From Episode 8 “The Lyon’s Roar”
