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American actress and transgender activist.

Laverne Cox is a trans actress best known for her role as Sophia on the Netflix drama Orange is the New Black. Besides acting, Cox is one of the most passionate and open trans activists in the country, and was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2015. 

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30 inspiring quotes for queer women to live by

Here are some inspirational quotes by queer women who have gone above and beyond to reach their dreams!

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Laverne Cox calls out Republicans by revealing which red states watch the most trans porn

The LGBTQ+ icon is also showing her sexy side with her empowering new song "Gretchen: A TripHopera Part 2."

Laverne Cox Laughs It Off After Being Mistaken for Beyoncé at US Open
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Laverne Cox Laughs It Off After Being Mistaken for Beyoncé at US Open

People were so sure it was Queen Bey!

This Pride Is for the Dolls! Bratz and Barbie Release New Collections
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This Pride Is for the Dolls! Bratz and Barbie Release New Collections

Now do this all year round!

Universal Apologizes After Dubbing Laverne Cox With Male Voice Actors
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Universal Apologizes After Dubbing Laverne Cox With Male Voice Actors

"A deep male voice" replaced Cox's in the Italian version of Promising Young Woman.

Laverne Cox Is E!’s Newest Red Carpet Host
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Laverne Cox Is E!’s Newest Red Carpet Host

"I can't wait to get started while hopefully serving up fashion fantasies for the ages, honey."

Laverne Cox Opens Up About Her New BF: 'He's a Really Great Guy'
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Laverne Cox Opens Up About Her New BF: 'He's a Really Great Guy'

We love love! 

How 'Promising Young Woman' Became This Year's Best Revenge Thriller
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How 'Promising Young Woman' Became This Year's Best Revenge Thriller

PRIDE chats with stars Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham and writer-director Emerald Fennell about crafting 2020's most unforgettable revenge flick.

Laverne Cox Speaks Up After Transphobic Attack in Los Angeles
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Laverne Cox Speaks Up After Transphobic Attack in Los Angeles

The actress and her friend were approached by a man who asked “Guy or girl?” and then began hitting Cox's friend.

Laverne Cox Is a 'Force for Change' on Upcoming British Vogue Cover
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Laverne Cox Is a 'Force for Change' on Upcoming British Vogue Cover

The actress joins 14 other influential women on the new cover.

'Orange Is the New Black' Cast Reflects on Iconic LGBTQ Characters
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'Orange Is the New Black' Cast Reflects on Iconic LGBTQ Characters

Taylor Schilling and Laverne Cox chat about representation in a new featurette.

Laverne Cox Just Debuted a Truly Gag-Worthy Single
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Laverne Cox Just Debuted a Truly Gag-Worthy Single

Laverne is expanding into music!

Laverne Cox Just Made 'Cosmo' History!
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Laverne Cox Just Made 'Cosmo' History!

The OINTB actress is the iconic magazine's first trans cover girl! 

Laverne Cox Is Stunning in Beyoncé's Newest Ivy Park Campaign
Style

Laverne Cox Is Stunning in Beyoncé's Newest Ivy Park Campaign

"There is no one standard of beauty."

Take a Trans Rights History Lesson from Laverne Cox and This Animated Short Film
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Take a Trans Rights History Lesson from Laverne Cox and This Animated Short Film

Take a seat and learn from trans activist and icon Laverne Cox!

Which Celebrity Do You Think Is the Best Dressed?
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Which Celebrity Do You Think Is the Best Dressed?

So many fabulous celebrity outfits, so little time...

9 Times Laverne Cox Shut Down the Red Carpet
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9 Times Laverne Cox Shut Down the Red Carpet

The OITNB star sure knows how to SLAY!

A Ranking of the 17 Best-Dressed Celebrities Who Make the World More Stylish
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A Ranking of the 17 Best-Dressed Celebrities Who Make the World More Stylish

There's a lot of well-dressed starlets out there...but who is the best?

LGBT Celebs and Allies Send a Beautiful Thank You Letter to Obama Via Ellen DeGeneres
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LGBT Celebs and Allies Send a Beautiful Thank You Letter to Obama Via Ellen DeGeneres

Jim Parsons,  Evan Rachel Wood, Laverne Cox, Chris Colfer, Jonathan Groff, Tig Notaro, Colton Haynes, and others thanked President Obama for the work he did for LGBT people.