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May 13, 2022 · Laverne Cox is a transgender actress and dancer who became one of the stars of 'Orange Is the New Black' and the first openly transgender person in history to receive an Emmy nomination. Learn about her life, career, activism and achievements.
Laverne Cox (born May 29, 1972) is an American actress and LGBT advocate. [3] [4] [5] She rose to prominence with her role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black , becoming the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category, [6] [7] and the first to be nominated for an Emmy ...
Apr 14, 2016 · Laverne Cox shares a vintage photo of herself two years into her transition from man to woman. She reveals how she felt insecure and overcompensated by people who misgendered her and called her a man. She praises her younger self for being "super cute" and wants to give her the love she lacked.
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Apr 18, 2024 · Laverne Cox, American actress and activist who achieved a number of ‘firsts’ as an openly transgender woman in the entertainment industry. Notably, in 2014 she became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. Learn more about Cox’s life and career.
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Feb 14, 2021 · Right. Last November, Cox was walking with a male friend through a park in Los Angeles when a stranger approached and aggressively asked if she was “a guy” before launching at her friend. She...
Play trailer 2:14. Inventing Anna (2022) 47 Videos. 99+ Photos. Laverne Cox is a three time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy winning documentary film producer and a prominent equal rights advocate.
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1972- By Emma Rothberg, Ph.D. | Associate Educator, Digital Learning and Innovation. Laverne Cox has emerged as a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. A prominent actress and the first openly transgender person nominated for an Emmy, Laverne Cox has promoted visibility and awareness on behalf of the transgender community.