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‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett gets engaged to his partner Jabari Redd, shares photos of the moment
Former Empire star Jussie Smollett surprised fans on June 20 by announcing his engagement to long-time partner Jabari Redd—just in time for his 43rd birthday. He shared a heartfelt Instagram carousel showing himself on one knee, Redd’s joyous “YES,” a shot of the engagement ring, and champagne hugs
Celebrations poured in, both publicly and online: sister Jurnee Smollett welcomed Redd to the family, while Empire alum Taraji P. Henson reacted with love and excitement.
This comes after a turbulent legal past for Smollett—criminal convictions over the 2019 hate‑crime incident were overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court in November 2024, and in May he settled a civil lawsuit with the City of Chicago by donating $50,000 to charity.
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