Star Special Series Premiere - Wednesday, December 14th at 9pm ET/8pm CT Returns on Sunday, January 4th, 2017! About the Show Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Lee Daniels – creator and executive producer of broadcast's No. 1 series, EMPIRE – partners with Tom Donaghy (The Whole Truth) to pull back the curtain on music's gritty and dark reality in STAR. Featuring a soundtrack of original music and stunning music performances, STAR follows three talented singers, desperate for a new start and with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success. Meet STAR (newcomer Jude Demorest), a tough-as-nails young woman, who came up in the foster care system and decides one day to take control of her destiny. Star tracks down her sister, SIMONE (newcomer Brittany O'Grady), and her Instagram bestie, ALEXANDRA (newcomer Ryan Destiny), and together, the trio journeys to Atlanta to become music superstars. Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah (Bessie, Bringing Down The House, Chicago, Living Single) plays CARLOTTA, a surrogate mother to the young crew. Emmy Award nominee Benjamin Bratt (24: Live Another Day, Law & Order) rounds out the cast as JAHIL, a down-on-his-luck talent agent looking to revitalize his career, who's taken a certain shining to Star. The series will also feature guest star and Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz (Lee Daniels' The Butler, The Hunger Games). Reality soon dawns on the girls' fantasies, and they start to learn that ambition often comes at a cost. And sometimes that cost is too high. PRODUCTION COMPANIES: 20th Century Fox Television, Lee Daniels Entertainment CO-CREATORS/WRITERS: Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Charles Murray, Pamela Oas Williams, Effie Brown DIRECTOR: Lee Daniels MAIN CAST Jude Demorest as Star Davis, a tough 18-year-old who spent her childhood in and out of foster homes after the death of her mother, and who will do anything to become a star. Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, a wealthy 20-year-old who grew up in New York, but who, for years, has tried to put her privileged world behind her, so she can make real, authentic music. Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Star's sister who dreams of the day Star will return to rescue her from the abusive foster home in which she was placed five years before. Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, the owner of an Atlanta beauty salon, who will become a surrogate mother to the three girls, even though she doesn't approve of their musical dreams. Benjamin Bratt as Jahil, a talent manager with a hidden life and a drive for redemption, who believes the musical trio is his ticket back to the top. RECURRING CAST Naomi Campbell as Rose Spencer, Alexandra's mother Tyrese Gibson as Pastor Bobby Harris Darius McCrary as Otis Leecan, Simone's Foster Father Chad Buchanan as Hunter Morgan, Jahil's Godson and Star's love interest GUEST CAST Lenny Kravitz Joseline Hernandez Production In August 2015, Fox announced it had ordered a pilot for a potential new musical drama series titled Star from Empire-creator Lee Daniels about three girls forming a girl group. In October that same year, casting for the series began. It was revealed that the series would feature a transgender character. On December 7, 2015, it was announced that Queen Latifah had joined the cast as Carlotta, Jude Demorest as Star, Brittany O'Grady as Simone and Ryan Destiny as Alexandra. On December 11, 2015, it was confirmed that Benjamin Bratt has joined the cast as Jahil, a talent manager. On December 14, 2015, Nicholas Gonzalez joined the series as the abusive foster father of Simone (O'Grady). Production for the pilot began in December 2015. The series was picked up, with a 13-episode order, on April 27, 2016. On May 4, 2016, it was announced that Charles Murray would serve as showrunner during its first season. On September 13, 2016, it was announced that Charles Pratt Jr. would replace Murray as the series' showrunner, following his decision to depart the series, due to creative differences. http://www.fox.com/star
Spoiler: 12/14/16 Special Premiere episode **SPECIAL PREMIERE** "Pilot" STAR, her sister, and her Instagram bestie journey to Atlanta with the hope of becoming music superstars. A STAR IS BORN ON THE ALL-NEW SPECIAL PREMIERE OF "STAR" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, ON FOX STAR (newcomer Jude Demorest), a tough-as-nails young woman who came up in the foster care system, tracks down her sister, SIMONE (newcomer Brittany O'Grady), and her Instagram bestie, ALEXANDRA (newcomer Ryan Destiny), and together, the trio journeys to Atlanta with the hope of becoming music superstars. Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah (Bessie, Bringing Down The House) stars as CARLOTTA, a surrogate mother to the young crew, that also includes COTTON (newcomer Amiyah Scott). Emmy Award nominee Benjamin Bratt (24: Live Another Day, Law & Order) plays JAHIL, a down-on-his-luck talent agent looking to revitalize his career in the all-new "Pilot" special premiere episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Dec. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-101) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 [VIEWER'S NOTE: Catch all-new episodes of STAR on Wednesdays starting January 4th, 2017!] Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil, Jude Demorest as Star, Brittany O'Grady as Simone, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, and Amiyah Scott as Cotton.
Spoiler: 1/04/17 episode **TIME PERIOD PREMIERE** "The Devil You Know" A big secret is revealed that threatens to destroy the group! A SECRET IS REVEALED AND TENSIONS RISE ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017 ON FOX Lenny Kravitz, Naomi Campbell and Tyrese Gibson Guest-Star While Star, Alexandra and Simone work on a demo for their chance to perform at a music festival, Roland Crane (guest star Lenny Kravitz) and his wife, Rose (guest star Naomi Campbell), come into town, revealing a big secret that threatens to destroy the group. Star then goes to extreme measures and risks it all to try to get her music produced by Roland. Meanwhile, Carlotta and Jahil go head-to-head, each trying to keep their secrets buried as someone's life hangs in the balance in the all-new "The Devil You Know" Time Period Premiere episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-102) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, and Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis. Guest Cast: Lenny Kravitz as Roland Crane Naomi Campbell as Rose Crane Tyrese Gibson as Pastor Harris Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce Jasmine Burke as Danielle Chad James Buchanan as Hunter Morgan Darius McCrary as Otis Leecan
Spoiler: 1/11/17 episode "Next of Kin" Star goes to great lengths to make sure her sister is safe. TENSIONS RISE AS THE PAST REMAINS A BURDEN ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, ON FOX Carlotta's protective nature is in full force as someone close to her is in jeopardy. Trying to raise enough money for a recording session, Jahil finds himself in great danger. Meanwhile, Simone's past continues to haunt her and Star goes to great lengths to make sure her sister is safe in the all-new "Next of Kin" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Jan. 11 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-103) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek. Guest Cast: Tyrese Gibson as Pastor Harris Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce Chad James Buchanan as Hunter Morgan Sharlene Taule as Eva and Caroline Vreeland as Mary
Queen Latifah is Industry Loyalty with Gritty Turn on Star Spoiler: 1/18/17 episode "Code of Silence" Carlotta continues to search for the truth about Simone and Star's past. BELIEVING IN YOURSELF IS HALF THE BATTLE ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, ON FOX Gladys Knight Guest-Stars Carlotta continues to search for the truth about Simone and Star's past, as a familiar face reaches out for Jahil's help. Meanwhile, Miss Bruce works on preparing the salon to compete in the annual "Taylor Brothers Hair Show." They unexpectedly arrange for the empress of soul, Gladys Knight, to introduce their showcase, which includes a live performance from the girls, who sing a cover of one of Knight's classic hits in the all-new "Code of Silence" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Jan. 18 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-104) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek Jones. Guest Cast: Gladys Knight as Herself Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce Jasmine Burke as Danielle Chad James Buchanan as Hunter Morgan Robert Keith Brooks as Leonard Sharlene Taule as Eva "Tiny" Harris as Emcee
Spoiler: 1/25/17 episode "New Voices" Tensions rise between the three girls as they work on revamping their style. SOMETIMES SECRETS ARE BEST BURIED ON AN ALL NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, ON FOX Tyrese Gibson Guest-Stars After getting a glimpse of their local competition, tensions rise between the three girls as they work on revamping their style. Simone discovers old tapes of her mother's, but Carlotta wants nothing to do with them – and she isn't the only one who feels that way. Meanwhile, Star puts her new relationship in jeopardy and Jahil finds himself in a sticky situation of his own in the all-new "New Voices" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Jan. 25 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-105) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek Jones. Guest Cast: Tyrese Gibson as Pastor Harris Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce Jasmine Burke as Danielle Chad James Buchanan as Hunter Morgan Robert Keith Brooks as Leonard Sharlene Taule as Eva
Spoiler: 2/01/17 episode "Infamous" The girls jockey for lead position! THE GIRLS JOCKEY FOR LEAD POSITION ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, ON FOX When Star, Simone and Alex are invited to perform at a fancy charity event, Jahil puts Alex in the lead and strongly encourages Star to ditch Hunter. Ultimately, Star still manages to be the star, while Jahil dodges a debt in the all-new "Infamous" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Feb. 1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-106) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek Jones. Guest Cast: Alona Leoine as Youth Church Goer Destiny Lopez as Charity Event Guest Michael David Yuhl as Benefactor
Spoiler: 2/08/17 episode "Black Wherever I Go" Jahil finds a replacement when Star doesn't show up for a recording session. STAR'S ROLE IN THE GROUP IS QUESTIONED ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, ON FOX Sharlene Taule Guest-Stars Alex and Simone sing at a rally that Derek organizes, but when protestors attack the police, Derek is arrested. Then, when Star doesn't show up for a recording session, Jahil has someone else step in for her. Meanwhile, Alex races through town to rescue Derek in the all-new "Black Wherever I Go" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Feb. 8 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-107) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek Jones. Guest Cast: Sharlene Taule as Eva David Martyn Conley as Chief Warner Demoine Kinney as Protester Jason Looney as Officer M. Swiley Anji Ray as Protester
Spoiler: 2/15/17 episode "Mama's Boy" Alexandra revaluates her dreams of stardom when her mother shows up with an irresistible proposal. LOVE NEVER GIVES UP ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, ON FOX Naomi Campbell, Missy Elliott and Tyrese Gibson Guest-Star During a neighborhood block party fundraiser, Hunter surprises Star by inviting superstar recording artist/producer Pumpkin (guest star Missy Elliott) to the event. Alexandra revaluates her dreams of stardom when her mother, Rose Spencer (guest star Naomi Campbell), shows up with an irresistible proposal. Meanwhile, Jahil explores a new opportunity and Cotton agrees to meet with Pastor Harris (guest star Tyrese Gibson), hoping to mend her relationship with her mother in the all-new "Mama's Boy" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Feb. 15 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-108) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek Jones. Guest Cast: Naomi Campbell as Rose Spencer Missy Elliott as Pumpkin Tyrese Gibson as Pastor Harris Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce Chad James Buchanan as Hunter Morgan Sharlene Taule as Eva
Spoiler: 2/22/17 episode "Alibi" A murder wreaks havoc on God's Blessings Beauty Salon, and threatens to break up the family. OTIS' MURDER WREAKS HAVOC ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, ON FOX Otis' murder wreaks havoc on God's Blessings Beauty Salon, and threatens to break up the family. More information is revealed about Carlotta's troubled past, Jahil is faced with an ultimatum and Cotton moves out in the all-new "Alibi" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Feb. 22 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-109) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek Jones. Guest Cast: Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce Chad James Buchanan as Hunter Morgan Sharlene Taule as Eva Jack Yang as Elliot Wu Catherine Vreeland as Mary Darius McCrary as Otis
Spoiler: 3/01/17 episode "Boy Trouble" A shocking development puts the group and their dreams in jeopardy! SHOCKING SECRETS AND A TWIST ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, ON FOX As the girls get ready for Atlanta Next Fest, a shocking development puts the group and their dreams in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Carlotta and Cotton are still at odds, but when a secret comes out, it changes things forever and the girls learn some shocking news in the all-new "Boy Trouble" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, March 1 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-110) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek Jones. Guest Cast: Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce Chad James Buchanan as Hunter Morgan Sharlene Taule as Eva; Jack Yang as Elliot Wu Catherine Vreeland as Mary Darius McCrary as Otis
Spoiler: 3/08/17 episode "Saving Face" Star and Hunter take their relationship to the next level! MAJOR DILEMMAS ARISE THAT MAY IMPACT THE GIRLS' FUTURE ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, ON FOX Naomi Campbell, Paris Jackson and Big Boi Guest-Star Star and Hunter take their relationship to the next level, while Rose (guest star Naomi Campbell) returns to help Alex and Derek deal with the aftermath of a traumatic experience. Carlotta reveals her reasoning for keeping a secret to herself for all of these years, and Cotton does the unthinkable to the one person she trusts the most. Meanwhile, the girls have a publicity photo shoot with social media guru Rachel Wells (guest star Paris Jackson), and someone is finally arrested and charged for Otis' murder in the all-new "Saving Face" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, March 8 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-111) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek Jones. Guest Cast: Naomi Campbell as Rose Spencer Paris Jackson as Rachel Wells Big Boi as Himself Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce Chad James Buchanan as Hunter Morgan Sharlene Taule as Eva
Spoiler: 3/15/17 Season 1 Finale episode **SEASON 1 FINALE** "Showtime" The girls prepare for the biggest night of their lives! THE GIRLS PREPARE FOR THE BIGGEST NIGHT OF THEIR LIVES ON THE ALL-NEW SEASON 1 FINALE OF "STAR" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, ON FOX Big Boi Guest-Stars Star is troubled as she deals with the aftermath of Hunter's actions, while Derek and Alex struggle to make an important decision about their future. With Atlanta NextFest quickly approaching, the girls are putting the finishing touches on their routine. Will it be enough or will this be the end of their musical dream -- Carlotta is determined to mend broken relationships, while Jahil tries to get back in the good graces of the girls in the all-new "Showtime" Season 1 Finale episode of STAR airing Wednesday, March 15 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-112) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, and Quincy Brown as Derek Jones. Guest Cast: Big Boi as Himself Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce Chad James Buchanan as Hunter Morgan Sharlene Taule as Eva
Star Season 2 Premiere - Wednesday, September 27th at 9pm ET/8pm CT About the Show The new season of STAR kicks off Wednesday, September 27 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), the girls – with Carlotta as their manager – continue to face roadblocks, despite their victory at Atlanta NextFest. Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Lee Daniels – creator and executive producer of broadcast’s No. 1 series, EMPIRE – partners with Tom Donaghy (The Whole Truth) to pull back the curtain on music's gritty and dark reality in STAR. Pamela Oas Williams also serves as executive producer. Karin Gist is an executive producer and serves as showrunner of the series. Featuring a soundtrack of original music and stunning music performances, STAR is an emotionally powerful drama that follows three talented singers – running from their pasts and desperate for a new start – with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cut-throat music business. But reality soon dawns on the girls' fantasies, and they start to learn that ambition often comes at a cost. Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah (Bessie, Bringing Down The House) stars as CARLOTTA, a surrogate mother to the young crew that also includes COTTON (newcomer Amiyah Scott). Emmy Award nominee Benjamin Bratt (24: Live Another Day, Law & Order) plays JAHIL, a down-on-his-luck talent agent looking to revitalize his career, who's taken a certain interest in Star. The series also features guest stars Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz (Lee Daniels' The Butler, The Hunger Games), supermodel/actress Naomi Campbell (EMPIRE) and Grammy Award-nominated musician and actor Tyrese Gibson (2 Fast 2 Furious). STAR is a production of 20th Century Fox Television in association with Lee Daniels Entertainment. Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy are the creators and executive producers of the series. Chuck Pratt serves as executive producer and showrunner for the series. Pamela Oas Williams and Effie Brown also serve as executive producers. "Like" STAR on Facebook at facebook.com/STAR. Follow the series on Twitter @STAR and join the discussion by using #Star. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @STARonFOX. 9/27/17 Season 2 Premiere Crossover (w/Empire) episode Star "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL" Wednesday, September 27th at 9pm ET/8pm CT on FOX Star goes to great lengths to assure that the group gets a release date for their album; Simone struggles with bullying; Alexandra moves in with Derek; Carlotta has difficult decisions to make regarding the group; Jamal Lyon is sought for advice.
Spoiler: 10/04/17 episode A NEW LABEL HEAD PUTS THE GIRLS' FUTURE IN QUESTION ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, ON FOX Paris Jackson, Evan Ross and Elijah Kelley Guest-Star The girls receive a rude awakening when the fierce new label head, Ayanna (Michael Michele), demands they re-brand their image in order to have a shot at competing with the label's other talented artists. A disgruntled Star chooses to take matters into her own hands, causing tensions between her and Carlotta to escalate. Meanwhile, Alex, Simone and Cotton all struggle with adjusting to some major life changes in the all-new "Insecure" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Oct. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-202) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelley as Andy Elliot Wu as Jack Yang and Paris Jackson as Rachel