Lee Daniels is sharing unfortunate news about the person who inspired his famous “Cookie Lyon” character off his popular 2015 ...

Lee Daniels has announced his younger sister Lydia Ruth Daniels-Rooks, who inspired the Empire character Cookie Lyon, has ...

Lee Daniels revealed that Lydia inspired the creation of the Empire's character Cookie, who is based partly on her life story.

Lee Daniels is mourning the loss of his sister Lydia, who inspired Taraji P. Henson’s Empire character Loretha “Cookie” Lyon.

But the biggest menace to the Lyon family was itself. By the end of season 3, the Lyons had found their way back together, united by a new business venture and “Cucious,” Cookie and Lucious ...