Nicole Ari Parker has joined the cast of hit Fox drama ‘Empire’ in a recurring role.

Parker will play Giselle Barker, the ex-wife of Forest Whitaker’s Eddie Barker.

‘Empire’ was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, who executive produce with Brian Grazer, Ilene Chaiken, Francie Calfo and Sanaa Hamri.

Now in its fourth season, the drama centres on a fictional hip-hop music and entertainment company.

Parker recently appeared in the film ‘Almost Christmas’ opposite Danny Glover. Her past work includes NBC’s ‘Revolution’ and 1997 movie ‘Boogie Nights’. She has also been nominated for seven NAACP Image Awards.