Stars Speak Out on Jussie Smollett at Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon

The scandal surrounding Jussie Smollett was a hot topic as Essence celebrated its annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon on Thursday.

“Extra’s” Tanika Ray spoke with Angela Bassett, Democratic California Representative Maxine Waters, Billy Porter, and Kandi Burruss, who reacted to Jussie’s arrest for allegedly staging an attack on himself.

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