Happy Birthday, Laverne Cox! Take A Look At Her Best Red Carpet Looks

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Laverne Cox is a force to be reckoned with. The actress and advocate has used her celebrity status to fight for the rights of the trans community as well as the rest of the LGBTQ+. Her voice has encouraged thousands of young trans kids, teenagers, and adults to keep going despite the kickback from the rest of the world. Within the last few weeks, 3 members of the trans community were murdered. As we mourn their loss, we recognize the importance of the advocacy work being done on the behalf all people.

Beyond her contributions to the world, she also offers a fierce sense of fashion. Her love affair with wearing black and having the occasional dash of color, has become her signature look. Today, not only are we celebrating the work that Laverne has done for the LGBTQ+ community, we are recognizing the queen on her 47th rotation around the sun. Take a look at some her best red carpet ensembles.

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Laverne Cox at the 2019 Met Gala

Laverne showed up and showed out at this year’s Met Gala. As we all know, the 2019 theme was camp. Laverne embodied the theme in a black custom Christian Siriano gown.

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Laverne Cox at the American Express Platinum House

If you follow Laverne on Instagram, then you know that she has a banging body that she loves to show off. Here she is showing off her curves in a black cutout swimsuit top, black shorts, and a fuchsia duster.

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Laverne Cox at the Entertainment Weekly Pre-SAG Party

Va-Va-Va-Voom! Laverne made a jaw-dropping red carpet appearance at Entertainment Weekly’s Pre-SAG Party clad in a  sheer Zhivago gown.

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Laverne Cox at the Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute To LGBTQ+

I’m obsessed with this entire look from head to toe. Laverne gave a bit of edge at the Paley Honors dressed in an LA Roxx bodysuit, Andrea Fascinetto pants, and a Dior clutch.

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Laverne Cox at the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

One thing I’ve noticed is that Laverne has a thing for the color black. I can’t blame her because it looks really good on her! Here she is at the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show dressed in Zaid Affas ensemble.

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Laverne Cox at the 13th Annual Outfest Legacy Awards

Laverne struck a pose on the red carpet of the 13th Annual Outfits Legacy Awards clad in a black deep v-neck Tarik Ediz gown.

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Laverne Cox at the 2018 InStyle Awards

Now Laverne rarely does color but when she does, it’s a moment worth recognizing. The starlet wore a beige Johanna Ortiz gown with embroidered flowers cascading down the side.

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Laverne Cox at the 25th Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Celebration

What a gown! The simplicity and elegance of this Toni Maticevski dress is perfect for the red carpet.

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Laverne Cox at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

Laverne Cox attended the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in a gorgeous, sheer Tadashi Shoji gown with a high slit.

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Laverne Cox at the Beautycon Festival NYC

Laverne killed this Opening Ceremony dress at the 2018 Beautycon Festival. She really knows how to make an all-black ensemble look like garb for royalty.