All Access: Lee Daniels talks LGBT storyline in FOX’s Empire

GLAAD’s video series, GLAAD: All Access, features interviews with newsmakers, hit-makers, and people making a difference. This week, host Claire Pires sat down with Lee Daniels, the creator of FOX’s new show, Empire, to talk about the LGBT storyline and its importance for the show. Daniels shines light on the importance of respecting the intelligence of American viewers when it comes to creating entertainment. Empire premieres tonight, Wednesday, January 7th, at 9/8c on FOX. To learn more about Empire, go