Laverne Cox Reveals the ''Bigger Reason'' She's Representing the LGBT+ Community at 2019 Emmys
between 2014 and 2019, Cox is more than ready to become the first-ever transgender actress toShe's facing tough competition in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, but the actress and activist is strictly focused on soaking up every moment the evening has to offer—and that includes shedding light on a cause near and dear to her heart.
"It's an incredible blessing when I got my Emmy nomination this year, my third, I was like this is weird. I thought there has to be a bigger reason. I thought maybe it's about this case," Laverne told E! News exclusively on the red carpet.Rob Latour/Shutterstock, who attended as Laverne's date for the evening, discussed the upcoming importance of Oct. 8, 2019. The U.S.
"This is actually going to transform the lives of LGBTQ people," Strangio shared."And people who are not LGBTQ. Anyone who departs from sex stereotypes, like all the fabulous people here, for example. So we really need to show up October 8th and pay attention. Their lives are on the line." "Maybe it's about raising awareness so everyone knows that our lives are in danger," Laverne also remarked."A lot of people aren't talking about this case and it has implications for the LGBT community. But it has implication for women and anyone who doesn't conform to someone else's idea of how you should be... A man or woman or neither!"Share
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