Marisa Tomei is going to play a lesbian billionaire on 'Empire' Season 2

Cookie, meet your new BFF — or your new nemesis. Mashable has confirmed that Marisa Tomei is joining the cast of Empire next season in the role of Mimi Whiteman, a "demanding venture capitalist who becomes involved in Lyon family drama," according to a character description. See also: What to expect from 'Empire' Season 2 Whiteman is a Forbes list-level billionairess who "loves hip hop music, social trends, high-end fashion and beautiful women." Because Empire. The character is set to appear ...