Marisa Tomei to Play Lesbian Billionaire on 'Empire'

Marisa Tomei

One-time As the World Turns actress Marisa Tomei will recur on Season 2 of FOX primetime soap Empire as Mimi Whiteman, a demanding venture capitalist who becomes involved in Lyon family drama.

According to Deadline, Mimi is a Forbes list billionaire, and a "lover of hip hop music, social trends, high-end fashion and beautiful women."

Tomei joins a list of upcoming Empire guest stars that included Chris Rock, Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz.