‘Empire’ Stars Taraji P. Henson & Terrence Howard Put Feud Rumors To Rest

Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard are setting the “Empire” record straight.

The co-stars let their inner Lyons roar in a pair of funny Instagram videos on Wednesday, shooting down rumors of a behind-the-scenes feud on the hit Fox drama.

In the posts, both actors channel their hot-headed characters during a script meeting that goes hilariously awry.

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“You know what, I’m sick of you. You’re such a diva,” Taraji shouts with mock rage at Terrence, who’s firing back with heated words of his own. Meanwhile, a faux-terrified Jussie Smollett cowers on the sidelines.

“Since I got you this job. … Who do you think you are? Whatever, whatever,” Taraji continues, going full Cookie. “I’m sick of this!”

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The intense exchange is then revealed to be all for show, as the longtime pals suddenly look into the camera to address their fans.

“Don’t forget, watch ‘Empire’ tonight,” the duo says in unison, before giving each other a bear hug and friendly smooch.

“I love you, Terrence,” Taraji tells her co-star.

For those not in on the joke, Taraji gives the bit some helpful context in her caption.

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“HA! Word on THA street is Terrence and I don’t get along! Like I would fight to work with someone I DO NOT get along with?! Don’t be silly,” she wrote alongside the first clip, adding, “#GottaComeBetterThanThat #StupidRumors #DummysWastedPaperAndInkOnthatBS oh and watch #Empire tonight.”

“Empire” airs Wednesdays at 9 PM ET/PT on Fox. 

— Erin Biglow

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