Date 2019-02-17
Category Gist & Gossip
The 2 men who were arrested, then released Friday night, in the Jussie Smollett case are pro-LGBTQ and anti-Trump, which has people on the “Empire” set scratching their heads.
According to TMZ, We’ve spoken with “Empire” cast and crew, and they say Ola and Abel Osundairo do not fit the profile of racists and homophobes — not even close. As we reported, both men have been extras on “Empire” for years and both are friendly with Jussie, and Abel is especially close to him. We’re told Jussie would frequently approach the brothers on set and chat about health and fitness.
Our Empire sources say Abel especially is an ally of the LGBTQ community, and neither has ever said anything positive about Trump. They’re both big Obama fans.
We’re told Abel worked as an “Empire” extra as recently as a month ago. They’re considered family on the set … well-known and well-liked by cast and crew.
As we reported, Jussie initially said his attackers were white — yet another fact that just doesn’t track with the Osundairos profile.
(47Vibez)