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- Pop CultureMaggie Parker
When Laverne Cox was contemplating suicide, she planned to leave instructions for properly identifying her
The mistreatment of trans murder victims in Jacksonville, Fla., has driven the “Orange Is the New Black” actress to revisit her past. In a new post, she looked back at her suicide attempt and argued for respecting the gender identities of trans people.
- BeautyAllure
Laverne Cox Says She Washes Her Face with Baby Shampoo
It's hard to argue with skin like hers.
- BeautyTanya Edwards
Laverne Cox's beautiful bikini photo made a fan 'feel like a toe.' Then the actress responded.
The fan tweeted that Cox's beauty made her "feel like a toe."
- BeautyYahoo Lifestyle
These makeup-free selfies from Kylie Jenner, Sharon Stone, and other celebrities will inspire you to go barefaced this summer
Celebs of all ages embrace the summer heat by skipping makeup and going au naturel.
Pop CultureBeth GreenfieldTransgender celeb Laverne Cox talks about her greatest challenge: 'Getting out of my own way'
As Laverne Cox tells Zac Posen in the premiere episode of Yahoo Lifestyle’s new “Loud and Clear” video series, her heralded pop-culture arrival was a long time coming.
- StyleGibson Johns
GLAAD Media Awards 2018: Red carpet arrivals
The 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards honored the movies, television shows and
- LifestyleDana Oliver
How Laverne Cox used makeup to 'announce to the world' who she 'really' is
While some people may see highlighting powder, eyeliner, and false lashes as just makeup, Laverne Cox has always used these products as tools for "self-expression."
- StyleMaggie Parker
Nicole Kidman's mismatched heels and other overlooked outfit details from the Emmys
At the Emmys on Sunday night, there was so much marvelousness — from head to toe — that might have gone missed.
- BeautyJacqueline Laurean Yates
Laverne Cox's Emmy nails and the meaningful message behind them
The best part of Laverne Cox's look was her nails. Why? Because not only was the dazzling manicure show-stopping, but proceeds from sales of her ORLY polish will go toward Hurricane Harvey and Irma relief efforts.
- BeautyHuffPost
Why Laverne Cox Refuses To Do A Full Face Of Makeup On First Dates
When it comes to the red carpet appearances, “Orange is the New Black” star Laverne Cox totally glams up.
- BeautyDevon Kelley
Laverne Cox’s Take on the Crown Braid Is So Gorgeous
Laverne Cox wears the perfect milkmaid braid. Laverne Cox is a beauty chameleon, and she owned that title on Thursday at Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards gala. The actress enlisted her go-to hairstylist, two-time Emmy Award winner Kiyah Wright, to create a half-up milkmaid braid.
- StyleDonna Freydkin
Laverne Cox On When She Feels the Sexiest (Hint: It Involves Beyonce)
Once upon a time, Laverne Cox was the first trans woman of color to have a leading role on a major TV show, with Orange Is the New Black (Season 5 premieres sometime this year). Now make that two, thanks to her co-starring role in the CBS legal drama Doubt, premiering Feb. 15.
BeautyYahoo Beauty Staff2016 Golden Globes Beauty: The Most Stunning and Surprising Hairstyles
Award season has officially begun.
StyleNora CrottyLaverne Cox Shares the Very Personal Story Behind #TransIsBeautiful at the 2015 Fashion Media Awards
2015 will likely go down in history as the year trans issues made it to the forefront of pop culture—and Thursday evening’s Fashion Media Awards, presented by the Daily Front Row, were a perfect example of that. Co-hosted by actor Tony Goldwyn and model Toni Garrn, and attended by such A-listers as Anna Kendrick, Lily Aldridge, Wiz Khalifa, Sofia Coppola, and a slew of editors and industry insiders, the ceremony recognized those media outlets and people who’ve gone above and beyond in the fashion news biz over the last 12 months.
StyleErika OstroffLaverne Cox Used Makeup as Armor Throughout Her Transition
“Obviously I’m a glamour girl. I love a full face of makeup,” Laverne Cox tellsYahoo Style’s Joe Zee in this episode of Style Sessions. “But there was a point, early in my transition, where I did not leave the house without makeup. It was my armor in the beginning.”
StyleErika OstroffLaverne Cox, aka Miss Law & Order, Knows Her Prison Trivia
Laverne Cox, aka Miss Law & Order, Knows Her Prison Trivia “Babes Behind Bars”—yes, it’s a real game. And yes, Yahoo Style’s editor-in-chief Joe Zee recruited the one and only Laverne Cox , of Orange Is The New Black , to play a few rounds. Cox had to guess why women like Zsa Zsa Gabor and Lil’ Kim were locked up in real life. And it turns out Cox, who plays jailbird Sophia Burseton the hit Netflix series , knows her stuff.
LifestyleLauren TuckBest Dressed on the 2015 BET Awards Red Carpet
Besides Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree Samuels, who she reportedly had banned from walking the red carpet, the BET Awards brought out the best of the best in hip hop, rap, and even pop music today. There were even appearances from favorite TV stars, including multiple Empire cast members and the stars of Blackish, Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, who both hosted the show. Robin Thicke, Janelle Monae, Ne-Yo, Tyga, Meek Mill (Minaj's maybe new flame/fiancé — drama!), and more hit the stage to perform their hits while Laverne Cox, Zendaya, Michael B.
BeautyBobbi BrownBobbi Chats With Laverne Cox
Bobbi chats with Laverne Cox, star of Orange is the New Black and TIME magazine cover model, to talk confidence, beauty, and inspiration.
StyleLaia GarciaLaverne Cox Shines Bright As Lady Liberty On the Cover of "Entertainment Weekly"
The news of Olympian Caitlyn Jenner's transformation has been everywhere lately—but before she had the courage to come forward with her story, we had Laverne Cox—the actress who plays Sophia Burset on Netflix's Orange is the New Black, and who paved the way for acceptance in our culture. Thursday, Entertainment Weekly unveiled its "The Not-So-Straight" issue, with Cox looking radiant on the cover, dressed up as the ultimate symbol of freedom, Lady Liberty.
StyleYahoo StyleNatasha Lyonne on Meeting Nicki Minaj, Preparing for “Orange Is The New Black” & Why She Hates Spanx
Natasha Lyonne on Meeting Nicki Minaj, Preparing for “Orange Is The New Black” & Why She Hates Spanx “I think the experience of watching yourself on TV is mostly, like, you’re seeing what you did wrong and also why you’re an unattractive person,” Orange Is The New Black star, Natasha Lyonne, tells Yahoo Style’s Nick Axelrod.
StyleYahoo Style‘Orange Is the New Black’ Is Taking Over Newsstands
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StyleErika OstroffRawr! Hailee Steinfeld, Taylor Swift & More Sultry, Sexy Cat Eyes
After years of lips—red lips, purple lips, pink lips—eyes are finally stealing back the beauty spotlight. The 2015 Billboard Music Awards featured a parade of sultry smoky cat eyes. From 18-year-old Hailee Steinfeld to the legendary Jennifer Lopez, these four ladies proved just how sexy a simple swipe of eyeliner can be.
BeautyYahoo Beauty5 Beauty Questions for Bethany Mota, Laverne Cox, Zendaya Coleman, Kristin Cavallari and Barbara Eden
Zendaya Coleman walks the runway at New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty Images What do two actresses, one recording artist, a reality star, and a YouTube celebrity have in common? Four out of five love a good, nude lip. These days, beauty guru Bethany Mota , Orange is the new Black actress Laverne Cox , singer Zendaya Coleman , and The Hills alum Kristin Cavallari are rocking the bare-looking kissers.
BeautyYahoo BeautyBeauty Tips from Beautiful Women
We’ve talked babies, burgers, and confidence with nearly everyone we’ve interviewed on Yahoo Beauty this year—but we’ve also talked beauty. From Laverne Cox’s love of false eyelashes to Harley Pasternak’s firm belief in walking everywhere—all the time—we’ve collected the tips that have truly made a difference in our lives, below.
