Cookie Lyon is headed to Abbott.

EmpirestarTaraji P. Hensonwill guest-star in an upcoming episode ofAbbott Elementaryas Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) estranged mother Vanetta.

Henson shared the news Saturday in avideo message recordedfor PaleyFest in Los Angeles.

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Taraji P. Henson attends CultureCon NYC 2022 Presented by The Creative Collective NYC at Duggal Greenhouse on October 08, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images for CultureCon)

Taraji P. Henson.Steven Ferdman/Getty for CultureCon

“You already met hersister, so why not make it a family affair?”

She added that she’s been a fan of theEmmy-winning hit sitcomsince day one.

Abbott Elementaryreturns from its brief hiatus April 5.

Henson’s episode will air April 12, with the season finale coming April 19.