Empire is adding an Oscar winner to its ranks.
Marisa Tomei has joined season two of the Fox smash, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Tomei will recur as Mimi Whiteman, a demanding venture capitalist who becomes involved with the Lyon family. The Forbes list billionaire is a lover of hip-hop, social trends, high-end fashion and beautiful women.
Tomei joins a growing list of impressive guest stars, including Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz and Adam Rodriguez. Season two of Empire began shooting in June.
