Tell Us About Yourself(ie): Grace Gealey

The Empire actress takes our Q&A!

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What's your wallpaper on your phone and/or computer?

A picture of my niece when she was 1, laying on the bed laughing and holding my face with both of her hands. I'm in love.

When you walk into a bar, what do you typically order?

Rum.

What's the one word you are guilty of using too often?

'Boo' as in "Hey Boo!"

What is the last thing you searched for on Google?

I was catching up on Jimmy Fallon earlier and he was doing this hilarious impression of Aaron Neville — I googled him right after to remind myself of the Aaron Neville goodness.

Who is the last person that called or texted you?

My darling Laurine. (Hey Boo!)

What was the last awkward situation you were in and how did you handle it?

My boyfriend was tickling me and I farted. Audibly. I'm awesome.

When is the last time you went to a theater?

I recently went last month to see a production of West Side Story. Love that musical!

What TV show should everyone should be watching?

Empire :-)

And what is your TV guilty pleasure?

House of Cards, HTGAWM and Orange is the New Black!

What's the first CD you bought?

SOUL FOR REAL. Their single of 'Candy Rain'. Forever ingrained in my memory.

What is the one food you cannot resist?

Creme Brûlée.

What music are you currently listening to?

Sam Cooke and Bruno Mars.

What movie makes you laugh the most?

A Low Down Dirty Shame.

What drives you absolutely crazy?

Blatant disrespect.

What was your first online screen name?

Sexykmanbrownin (Kman = Cayman and Brownin = a name that island folk call people of a lighter complexion)

What's your favorite emoji?

Pick one: Kittens or puppies?

Puppies. But I'm obsessed with my roomie's cat, Lewis. So there's that.

New York or Los Angeles?

LA.

Comedy or drama?

Drama.

Bacon or Nutella?

Both.

Coffee or tea?

Tea. Obsessed.

'80s or '90s?

90's!!

NSYNC or BSB?

Boyz II Men.

Hannah Montana or Lizzie McGuire?

Lizzie McGuire

And finally: tell us a secret.

I'm a huge tomboy in real life.

Empire airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Fox.