TIME: Cookie Lyon as the Most Influential Fictional Character of 2015 #Empire

Cookie the character played by Oscar nominated Taraji P. Henson in ‘Empire’ is the most influential fictional character of 2015.

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Explaining why Cookie Lyon tops the list, TIME says “With her high-drama scheming and higher-drama wardrobe, the Lyon family matriarch (played by Taraji P. Henson) was the biggest draw on TV’s most popular new show, Empire, luring more than 13 million viewers a week. In addition to spawning countless memes and catchphrases, she also helped inspire a clothing line at Saks Fifth Avenue. As Cookie herself said, “That’s my name. Take a bite.”