Cuba Gooding Jr. understands what Jussie Smollett went by way of in his ongoing ordeal with the justice system after the Illinois State Supreme Court docket’s ruling right now … stating how celebrities endure sensationalized therapy within the public eye.

The controversial actor stopped by “TMZ Reside” Thursday to debate Jussie Smollett’s conviction being overturned right now … and, Cuba says Smollett’s expertise reveals the local weather we’re in right now.

Gooding provides he is aware of how powerful it’s to enter a courthouse as a celeb … pointing to the extraordinary public response to each twist and switch of a trial earlier than a closing consequence is delivered, and in its aftermath.

Jussie’s conviction was overturned as a result of the Illinois Supreme Court docket mentioned Cook dinner County should honor a earlier plea settlement the prosecutor made with Smollett.

Value noting, Gooding Jr. has dealt together with his personal host of authorized points … going through a number of allegations of sexual assault and later pleading responsible to misdemeanor forcible touching.

Harvey and Charles additionally requested Cuba about his new flick “Athena Saves Christmas,” costarring Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s son Joseph Baena … and, Gooding talks about why feel-good motion pictures like this are particularly necessary nowadays.

Appears he is loving the Smollett choice … and, the way in which the cultural tide is popping.