Laverne Cox as Sophia Burset
Sophia is the only transgender woman in prison. She works as a hairstylist for all the others.
Laverne Cox As Sophia Burset
Maria Ruiz tried to turn her salon business into something slightly more illegal and she got sent to maximum security jail.
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Laverne Cox – in real life
Laverne Cox is a famous LGBT advocate and actress. She made history when she became the first openly transgender person to ever be nominated for an Emmy.
Laverne Cox – In Real Life
She has received dozens of awards for her LGBT advocacy. Most recently she appeared in the movie entitled Freak Show and the television show Doubt.