Laverne Cox made Emmy history on Thursday, becoming the first transgender person to be nominated in an acting category. She joined four of her Orange Is the New Black co-stars on this year's nominations list, with her nod
Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) July 10, 2014. She later explained just how long she's been waiting for this moment in her journey: "I absolutely dreamed about this. I dreamed big and wild my whole life. And getting an Emmy
A Chicago radio station has mocked transgender actress Laverne Cox, referring to her using a transphobic slur.
The whole thing is cheesy in that "you don't know you're beautiful" way, but it does feature a diverse range of women — in terms of race, age, and experience — and showcases the great Laverne Cox and Tig Notaro. Check it
In what can only be said to finally help justify the Emmy Awards' continued existence, transgender actress Laverne Cox has been nominated in the "Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series" category for her role as Sophia Burset in the Netflix series