Building their own Empire! Mariah Carey cosies up to Raven-Symone, Lee Daniels, Marisa Tomei, and Whoopi Goldberg to watch the season premiere of Fox's hit series

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 01:22 EST, 24 September 2015 | Updated: 02:57 EST, 24 September 2015

She's set to guest star on Fox's highly acclaimed series, Empire.

And it looks like Mariah Carey just can't wait to make her big debut, as she gathered with a few A-list pals to watch the Season 2 premiere on Wednesday.

'#Empire kind of night. Congrats @theoriginalbigdaddy!' the 45-year-old wrote on Instagram along with a post of herself cosying up to the likes of Empire writer, Lee Daniels - whom she congratulated, and Whoopi Goldberg.

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Viewing party! Mariah Carey, left, joined Lee Daniels, middle, and Whoopi Goldberg, far right, to watch the Season 2 premiere of Empire on Wednesday

Viewing party! Mariah Carey, left, joined Lee Daniels, middle, and Whoopi Goldberg, far right, to watch the Season 2 premiere of Empire on Wednesday

Last month, Lee let is slip that the diva would be making an appearance this season.

‘Watch her on Empire you guys,’ Daniels revealed to a group of roaring fans according to the Associated Press. ‘She's coming to Empire.’

It is unknown when the mother-of-two will grace the screen and what her role will be, but Marisa Tomei appears to be in the first episode.

'Tonight, Cookie and Mimi meet! @tarajiphenson #empireseason2 #empire,' the 50-year-old wrote on Instagram with a snap of herself in character alongside the leading lady,. Taraji P. Henson - who plays Cookie Lyon.

Big group: Marisa Tomei, Raven-Symone, and Kathy Najimy also joined 

Big group: Marisa Tomei, Raven-Symone, and Kathy Najimy also joined 

And she had also joined the star-studded viewing party, which also included Raven-Symone and Kathy Najimy.

'Viewing party #Empire style, such a fun night. @mariahcarey @WhoopiGoldberg @ravensymone @kathynajimy @theoriginalbigdaddy,' Marisa added with a snuggly snap of them piled on top of each other on a green couch.

Empire star Jussie Smollett previously discussed what to expect this season while chatting with People.

'There will be some really painful things that happen, some deep changes.'

Debut: Marisa shared this snap of herself in character and has landed a recurring role

Debut: Marisa shared this snap of herself in character and has landed a recurring role

'The audience has got to keep riding with us and stick with it because it's next-level. It's so exciting.

'I thought to myself, "How could we top season one?" But apparently it's possible though. It's crazy. [My character] Jamal is certainly not the same.'

The show, which revolves around a hip hop and entertainment music label, is known for including real-life musicians playing themselves into the storyline - as well as other special guests.

Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys, Ludacris and Lenny Kravitz will all be making appearances next season, while Marisa has landed a recurring role, and Chris Rock will also feature.

Terrence Howard plays a father who runs a successful music business, is diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease and has to choose one of his three sons to take over when he dies. 

Empire drama: The show evolves around a hip hop and entertainment music label and the family in charge of it

Empire drama: The show evolves around a hip hop and entertainment music label and the family in charge of it

 

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