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‘Empire’s Lee Daniels F-Bombs Emmy Voters

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Lee Daniels didn’t hold back his feelings when it came to the passing on  for a large majority of the nomination categories.

The show’s co-creator posted a video of him and Jussie Smollet, who plays Jamal Lyon, having a discussion about the Emmy’s and it was far from PG.

“Jussie is saying I have to be politically correct on Instagram or I’m going to get in trouble,” says Daniels. “You have to be !” jokes Smollett. “Fuck these motherfuckers!” Daniels exclaims.

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Hours later Lee Daniels indirectly apologized. According to deadline, after dropping the F-bomb earlier over the Emmy snubs of Empire, Lee Daniels now is saying it was all a joke.

The executive producer went back online Thursday to apparently clarify his remarks in a much calmer fashion. Daniels says he “loves the Emmys” and has nothing but good wishes for the that his show received and others. While snared a Best Actress nom, fellow lead came up empty-handed, as did the show, unexpectedly, in the Series category.

The show wasn’t ignored completely. Empire’s Cookie Lyons played Taraji P. Henson received a nomination for lead actress in a drama. In addition, the costume department was also recognized for their with another nomination.

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