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Laverne Cox named of the most beautiful women in the world

By Josh Haggis

Laverne Cox has been named one of the world’s most beautiful women.

The trans actress, best known for her role in Netflix’s Orange is the New Black, has been included in People Magazine’s famous World’s Most Beautiful Woman issue.

Cox

“The actress has left a big impression on Hollywood (and America) in a very short amount of time. Cox’s skillful performance as Sophia on Orange Is the New Black and her work advocating for transgender women make her one of our boldest beauties yet,” said the magazine.

Responding to the news, Cox took to social media to tweet the hashtag #TransIsBeautiful:

Meanwhile, Cox recently posed naked for Allure magazine to prove that trans women are beautiful – find out more here.

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