Laverne Cox: We needed to change the narrative about trans people

Laverne Cox: We needed to change the narrative about trans people Laverne Cox has reflected on the impact of Orange Is the New Black, her hit Netflix show. 27 July 2025 Laverne Cox thinks Orange Is the New Black has helped to change the "narrative with and about trans people". Laverne Cox starred on the Netflix show The 53-year-old actress rose to prominence as Sophia Burset on Orange Is the New Black, becoming the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category, and Laverne feels very proud of the hit Netflix show.