What You're Missing If You're Not Watching Empire

Cookie Lyon is the biggest badass on TV right now. Played with relish by Henson, she's recently been released from prison and has returned to claim her stake in the family business. Cookie is the definition of "no bullsh*t" — she tells people exactly what she thinks, especially if it's not what they want to hear. She's not afraid of anybody, and she most definitely won't kowtow to her ex husband, Lucious. Did we mention her fabulous leopard-heavy wardrobe? In short: she's our new hero.