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Eye Candy: The Sexy Cast Of 'Empire'

As the March 18th Empire season finale grows closer, we're already preparing ourselves for the eye candy withdrawl. (Have you seen the cast?) Let's take a moment to tip our hats to the sexy fellas on set.
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Trai Byers

Handsome actor Trai Byers, 31, plays Lucious Lyon’s oldest son, Andre Lyon, who despite his tendencies to get more than a little crazy at time, sure knows how to hold our attention.

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Trai Byers

Byers can bring us flowers any time. That’s one smooth brother. Hello, gorgeous!

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03
Trai Byers

Midwesterners, stand up! Byers is representing you right. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas. (Aren’t you happy he followed the yellow brick road right to Hollywood?) He’s a natural star!

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Trai Byers

From his chiseled chin to his silky smooth skin, we’re totally smitten’ with all things Byers.

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Terrence Howard

Seasoned actor Terrence Howard expertly transformed into Lucious Lyon. Calling his performance captivating would be an absolute understatement.

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Terrence Howard

Howard knows his pose!

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Terrence Howard

Howard has a history of brining a steamy intensity to each of his roles, and when he does, fans can’t help but take notice.

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Derek Luke

Actor Derek Luke is no stranger to our crush list. He’s the epitome of hot chocolate and he never (ever) disappoints onscreen.

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Derek Luke

Click that “like” button if you agree that Luke is right at home as an addition to this red-hot cast.

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Derek Luke

Luke makes 40 look like the new 25. From Antwone Fisher to now, it’s clear that the actor is aging like fine wine.

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11
Malik Yoba

Actor Malik Yoba helps to round out this hunky group of leading man, offering his signature low-key sex appeal and seasoned acting chops one episode after another.

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Malik Yoba

He may not have the heftiest lines, but Yoba’s performance as Lucious’ right hand man Vernon Turner on EMPIRE is still not to be missed.

Eye Candy: The Sexy Cast Of ‘Empire’
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13
Malik Yoba

Hot chocolate alert: We see you Mr. Yoba! (Wink!)

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14
Jussie Smollett

Smollett as middle son Jamal Lyon on EMPIRE has immediately became the ultimate scene stealer.

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15
Jussie Smollett

Smollett sweet falsetto is absolutely mesmerizing. Wouldn’t you agree?

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16
Jussie Smollett

Smollett is synonymous to smoldering on this smash hit show.

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17
Bryshere Gray

Bryshere Gray stars as rapper Hakeem Lyon on EMPIRE. Um, hello arms!

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Bryshere Gray

Of course the cast would not be complete without a PYT like Gray.

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Bryshere Gray

EMPIRE‘s youngest resident cutie, even walks the runway with style.

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Bryshere Gray

Gray hails from Philly, and we’re sure his hometown is bursting with pride with all the budding musician has accomplished as one of the breakout stars on EMPIRE.

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