Taraji P. Henson hosted the April 11 episode of Saturday Night Live, and while the actress appeared in a spoof of Game of Thrones early on in the episode, it was her appearance as her Empire character Cookie Lyons in a parody of Sesame Street that totally stole the show.
You know how Sesame Street often has celebrity guest stars that parents probably appreciate more than their kids watching the show? Well, that would most certainly be the case if Cookie Lyons made a guest appearance on Sesame Street, giving Cookie Monster a run for his money.
Empire's scene-stealing character will do whatever it takes to make a buck and get what's hers. So naturally, she would bring that hustle to Sesame Street.
In the clip, you'll see Cookie Lyons help Bert avoid being swindled by Ernie, threaten Mr. Snuffleupagus and, of course, snag a cookie from none other than Cookie Monster himself. And don't even get me started on what she does to Elmo.
Check out the full parody below, and you'll be wishing Cookie Lyons could actually appear on Sesame Street.
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