Laverne Cox shares childhood trauma and advocates for transgender rights
Laverne Cox spoke candidly about her tumultuous childhood during the audio recording of her memoir, Transcendent. The actress recalls being abandoned by her father at age eight, an experience that still fuels her advocacy for transgender rights. Despite challenges, Cox emphasizes the importance of rehumanizing trans individuals amid renewed societal stigma.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC
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