Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is an acclaimed American actress and LGBTQ+ advocate, best known for her role as Sophia Burset on the hit Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black.' Born on May 29, 1984, in Mobile, Alabama, Cox made history as the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. Beyond her acting career, she is a prominent figure in discussions about transgender rights and representation in media, using her platform to promote awareness and acceptance. Recently, she has appeared in a charming family comedy, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Born on May 29, 1972 (52 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,100 | $530,000 | 215$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,088 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 2,981 | $38,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 3 | 22,261,803 | 9,169 | $573,100 | 233$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Paraguay:
Laverne Cox stood out for her elegant look at the Billboard Women in Music 2025.
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Ireland:
Laverne Cox highlighted the ongoing discrimination against trans people in a recent television interview.
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Sweden:
Laverne Cox was included in the Vogue cover chosen by Meghan Markle, representing inspiring women.
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United Kingdom:
Laverne Cox was mentioned as one of the individuals involved in the Vogue cover.
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Australia:
Laverne Cox plays Desiree in the comedy Clean Slate.
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United States:
While recently promoting her new series 'Clean Slate' Laverne Cox discussed the importance of remaining visible as a trans performer.
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Australia:
Laverne Cox plays Desiree, a proud trans woman in Clean Slate.
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Peru:
Laverne Cox plays the role of Desiree, a trans woman returning to her father's home.
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United States:
Laverne Cox and George Wallace work toward a 'Clean Slate'.
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Portugal:
Laverne Cox is the first openly transgender actress nominated for an Emmy for her role in Orange is the New Black.
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