Laverne Cox is widely recognized for starring in the popular Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and also for being a highly influential advocate for the transgender community. Having done minor gigs in the entertainment industry for years, she first attained major recognition as the producer and cast member of the 2010 reality TV series, TRANSform Me. In 2013, Laverne was cast on the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black to portray the character of Sophia Burset. With this role, she earned huge mainstream success and became a prominent transgender figure at the international level. Since that breakthrough, her acting career has been going very well, as in recent years she has been landing major film and TV gigs regularly. Outside acting, Cox has actively used her global fame to spread awareness about the transgender community and her efforts have been highly noted by the LGBT community. Overall, she has proven to be a trailblazer for the transgender community through her various achievements and continues to pave way for others who want to follow her path to success. Lastly, coming towards the personal life of Laverne Cox, she is reported to be in a relationship with the screenwriter Jono Freedrix.
Laverne Cox Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Laverne Cox
- Nicknames: Laverne
- Date of Birth: May 29, 1984
- Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown (Natural)
Laverne Cox Height Weight Body Measurements Facts
Laverne Cox Family Details:
- Father: Unknown
- Mother: Gloria Cox (Writer)
- Siblings: M Lamar (Twin Brother)
- Spouse Name: Unmarried
- Children Name: None
Laverne Cox Relationships History:
- Jono Freedrix – Screenwriter
Laverne Cox Career Highlights:
- First Film: Betty Anderson (2000)
- First TV Show: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2008)
Laverne Cox Distinctive Features:
- Big Lips
- Sense of Humor
Laverne Cox Body Measurements:
Transgender actress Laverne Cox height, weight, bra cup, shoe size, and other body measurements statistics are given below.
- Height in Feet: 5′ 11″
- Height in Centimeters: 180 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 69 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 152 pounds
- Bra Size: 34B
- Shoe Size: Unknown
- Body Measurements: 36-29-35
Laverne Cox Interesting Facts:
- She was assigned a male gender at birth.
- Laverne trained in dance for years but then quit to pursue acting.
- She is the first-ever openly transgender person to get nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category.
- In 2014, she appeared on the cover of Time magazine which makes her the first-ever openly transgender to do so.
