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Laverne Cox Says DEI Backlash Cost Her 90% of Her Income
The Emmy-nominated star says speaking gigs and teaching opportunities dried up, and warns the fallout reaches far beyond her own career.
Laverne Cox Explains Why She Split From Her 'MAGA Republican' NYPD Ex
The actress said the relationship ultimately clashed with her values after she fell for a man whose politics and job she says she did not initially know.
Laverne Cox Opens Up About Childhood Sexual Assault and Suicide Attempt at Age 11
In her new memoir 'Transcendent,' the OITNB star confronts childhood trauma, church abuse, and the secret that nearly ended her life before it began.
Laverne Cox Reveals She Was ‘Abandoned’ in an Alabama Orphanage
The actress and trans icon reveals how a month in an Alabama orphanage shaped her battles with fame, loneliness, and the search for love.
Laverne Cox Says the Price of Fame Can Feel 'Debilitating'—But She's Still Willing to Pay It
At the New York premiere of Jonah Hill’s Hollywood satire ‘Outcome,’ the actress opens up about crippling loneliness, sacrifice, and why she won’t quit fame.
Laverne Cox Reveals First Look at New Memoir ‘Transcendent’
'Transcendent' will be out on Gallery Books in June 2026.
Laverne Cox Teases Details of Her 'MAGA Republican NYPD Boyfriend'
The actress and trans advocate was promoting her upcoming one-woman show in New York City.
Laverne Cox Inspires Mattel's First Trans Barbie Doll
The 49-year-old Emmy-winning actress spoke about the honor on the 'TODAY' show: 'I hope they can see this Barbie and feel a sense of hope and possibility.'
Michelle Obama, Billie Eilish, DJ Khaled, and More Share Open Letter in Support of For the People Act
Michelle Obama and other When We All Vote co-chairs and supporters joined up on Tuesday to urge Americans to get involved with supporting the legislation.
Laverne Cox Opens Up About Not Feeling Safe After Transphobic Attack
The 'Orange Is the New Black' actress detailed a transphobic attack involving her and a friend during a recent walk in Los Angeles’ Griffin Park.
'Orange Is the New Black' Cast Announce That Series Is Coming to an End
The forthcoming seventh season will be the last.
YouTube and Jordan Peele’s Sci-Fi Anthology Casts Rosario Dawson, Laverne Cox, Michael Cera
The forthcoming sci-fi comedy series, which is co-written by Jordan Peele and Charlie Sanders, will premiere exclusively on YouTube Premium in 2019.
Netflix Recreates 'A Great Day in Harlem' Photo and Video Featuring 47 Black Creatives
Netflix reimagines the 1958 photo known as "A Great Day in Harlem" that showcased 57 great jazz musicians with a new picture updated with 47 of today's most dynamic black creatives.
'Ocean's 8' Has Cast Seven Ladies, Who Should Be the Eighth?
Fantasy casting the last member of an already perfectly cast movie, 'Ocean's 8.'
Laverne Cox's New TV Role Marks a Step Forward for Trans Actors
Laverne Cox is set to star in the CBS legal drama 'Doubt,' which makes her the first trans person to star as a trans character on broadcast TV.
Interview: Laverne Cox Teaches Us How to Tune Out the Haters
The 'Orange Is the New Black' star talks about her new film 'Grandma' and her upcoming CeCe McDonald film.