Smollett, found guilty in late 2021 for making fraudulent reports to police, will also have to pay a $25,000 fine.
Smollett faces up to 3 years in prison and a $25,000 fine per count.
Jussie Smollett's trial begins almost three years after allegedly faking a hate crime in Chicago
Hayes joked about Smollett's legal troubles while accepting GLAAD's Stephen F. Kolzak Award
Smollett said he has been "truthful and consistent...since day one"
Chicago police accuse the Empire actor of lying about an alleged anti-gay, racist attack on Jan. 29
Roberts was asked if she should have been more aggressive in her questioning of Smollett
Smollett won't appear in the final two episodes of season five after accusations he staged an anti-gay attack
Smollett's legal team said the accusations against him were part of "an organized law enforcement spectacle"
Empire's Jussie Smollett is in "good condition" after being assaulted by two men, who tied a rope around his neck before fleeing the scene
The Empire star gives a fiery interview on the state of the nation ahead of his D.C. show
The Empire star goes on Ellen to set the record straight