‘Empire’ Teases Rosie O’Donnell’s Role as Cookie’s Former Cell Mate (Video)

Rosie O’Donnell will appear on this week’s episode of “Empire” as Cookie’s former cellmate, Pepper.

In a clip from the episode, Pepper leads Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) and her sister Candace (guest star Vivica A. Fox) through a rough neighborhood as they search for their missing sister, Carol.

Pepper also tells Cookie that all the other women from their prison days miss Cookie and speak of her often when they write. Cookie refers to her former prison mates as “true sisters,” throwing some definite shade at Candace because of their strained relationship.

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Other guest stars this season on “Empire” include singer Becky G, Adam Rodriguez, Alicia Keys, and Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei.

“Empire” airs on Wednesdays on Fox at 9 p.m./8c.

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