Transcendent a memoir

Laverne Cox is a powerhouse in the fight for transgender rights and representation - but her path from a struggling trans actress to a cultural movement was anything but easy. Surviving a childhood full of trauma, dealing with depression, and working at a drag restaurant in New York City for seven y...

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Main Author: Cox, Laverne (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Gallery Books, 2026.
Edition:First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
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Summary:Laverne Cox is a powerhouse in the fight for transgender rights and representation - but her path from a struggling trans actress to a cultural movement was anything but easy. Surviving a childhood full of trauma, dealing with depression, and working at a drag restaurant in New York City for seven years, Laverne was turning 40 and felt it was time to throw in the towel when it came to being a Hollywood star - then she booked the character of Sophia Burset in Orange is the New Black. She made history as the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy, starred in a range of high-profile shows, and became the first transgender person to win a Daytime Emmy as executive producer on Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word. In this book, you will experience life in Laverne's shoes, from her childhood abuse to making her big break, dealing with Hollywood bureaucracy, and finding her voice through the chaos of it all.
Physical Description:xii, 238 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
ISBN:9781668097755
1668097753
1529994926
9781529994926
Author Notes:Laverne Cox is an Emmy-winning actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate best known for her role as Sophia Burset on Orange Is the New Black , which made her the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. Born in Mobile, Alabama, she studied at the Alabama School of Fine Arts before pursuing acting in New York City. Cox has been a trailblazer for transgender representation in media, using her platform to advocate for trans rights and visibility. She made history again as the first transgender person to win a Daytime Emmy as an executive producer for Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word . Beyond acting, she is a sought-after speaker and activist, working to challenge discrimination and promote inclusivity. She is also host of her own podcast by iHeartRadio and Shondaland: The Laverne Cox Show . She resides in New York City.