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Jussie SmollettAlways great to be with Lee Daniels …saying that he appreciated the director giving him a big break — and that he preferred to keep their relationship private.
We caught up with the embattled actor in New York City on Friday outside a movie theater on the same day that “The Lost Holliday” — a project directed by JS — went viral… and we had to ask about Daniels’ recent comments about it.
Jussie says he loves LD very much… admitting that he appreciates the opportunity Lee gave him – a starring role in “Empire” – and doesn’t like to talk about their relationship publicly because it’s so special to him.
Smollett says he doesn’t feel the need to mediate their relationship in the press… though he understands Daniels is speaking out about it publicly — saying Lee has always been a straight man.
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When asked if he and Daniels were in good shape, Smollett responded by saying they would always be in good shape — no matter what was said.
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However, Daniels revealed that he would choose him again… even though it doesn’t look like they’ll be teaming up anytime soon.
Jussie also talks about his relationship with his co-stars in the clip… saying he needs to address certain topics to keep things relaxed on set – before adding that everyone who works with him knows his personality.
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His aunt, Vivica A. Foxrecently told us that “The Lost Holiday” will be Josie’s Flick back …And he just needed to put in the work to show people who he was. It looks like he tried to do that.
As for his relationship with Lee… that might take more time, and he might not comment on it again.
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