Jussie Smollett engaged
The 43-year-old 'Empire' actor revealed he proposed to partner Jabari Redd and he 'said yes'.
Jussie shared some pictures on Instagram and wrote: 'I'll be spending my birthday with my Fiancé… He said YES.'
The series of photos showed a frame-by-frame timeline of how Jussie popped the question on a sidewalk outside a restaurant.
His actress sister Jurnee Smollett commented: 'Screaming with tears of joy! My whole heart loves both of you @jussiesmollett. Welcome to the family @jabariredd.'
And, their other sister Jazz Smollett, added, 'I was WAITINGGGGGG!!!!!! congratulations you 2‼️‼️ I pray blessings cover you as you've covered each other.'
Jussie's 'Empire' co-star Taraji P. Henson wrote: 'My babies.'
Meanwhile, back in 2019, Jussie alleged he was the victim of a hate crime.
He was sentenced to 150 days in jail in March 2022 after being found guilty of lying about being a victim of a racist and homophobic attack and making a false police report, but his convictions were overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court after his legal team lodged an appeal.
Smollett's attorneys claimed that the actor's rights were violated after a special prosecutor decided to retry him, even though the initial charges against him were dropped.
Smollett has always maintained his innocence, insisting "there was no hoax" and that he was the target of a hate crime.
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