After years of making history in Hollywood and staying under the radar, this actor is making a comeback

In 2014, Laverne Cox made history. Thanks to her memorable role as Sofia Bursett in Orange is the New Black, she came to the fore. Her performance earned her an Emmy nomination, the first for a trans woman in the acting category.

Shortly after, she appeared on the cover of Time magazine with the surprising title: “Transgender Tipping Point”, which can be translated into French as “Transgender people’s turning point”.

This recognition goes beyond mere entertainment. Laverne Cox is becoming a spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ community, using her fame to advocate for important causes such as trans rights and equal opportunities in Hollywood.

With a clean slate, a new chapter begins

In Clean Slate, a series she created and executive produced, Laverne Cox plays Desiree, a trans woman who returns to her hometown after 17 years away. The other main character, played by George Wallace, a conservative father, finds himself confronted with his own prejudices.

Blending humor and moments of reflection, this poignant comedy tackles complicated family relationships. For Cox, it’s an opportunity to combine comedy and activism while paying tribute to Norman Lear, an American television pioneer who died in 2023 and executive producer of the project.

The series, which premieres February 6 on Prime Video, reflects Laverne Cox’s ongoing commitment to fair and nuanced representation of trans identities. A work that promises to combine entertainment and reflection.