Laverne Cox is an American actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate, widely recognized for her groundbreaking role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. Her performance on the show earned her critical acclaim and made her the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. Beyond her acting achievements, Cox is a prominent advocate for transgender rights and visibility, using her platform to educate and inspire change. She has produced and appeared in numerous documentaries and media projects focusing on transgender issues, including Disclosure and The T Word. Cox is also the host of The Laverne Cox Show.