Orange Is The New Black's Laverne Cox models a semi-sheer shirt for the premiere of The Wannabe in NYC
Actress Laverne Cox is a picture of elegance as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of The Wannabe in New York on Friday.
The 30-year-old actress, who like her character in Orange Is The New Black is openly transgender, flattered her curves in a clingy sheer blouse and short skirt.
The stunner's ombre locks were pulled into a side ponytail which cascaded around her shoulders.
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Elegant: Actress Laverne Cox wore head to toe black as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of The Wannabe in New York on Friday
A hint of her black bra was visible through her sheer top, and she added a pop of colour with a coral handbag.
Her sparkling, embellished black heels completed the look.
She opted for a smokey eye with kohl, bronzed cheeks, and a berry lip color.
Stunning: The actress, who like her character in Orange Is The New Black is openly transgender, flattered her curves in a clingy blouse and skirt two-piece
The star recently posed nude for the May issue of Allure magazine.
The transgender actress admits she was very reluctant about the photo shoot at first, but ultimately decided it would send a strong message of empowerment.
'I said no initially, thought about it, and said no again,' she told the publication.
Bright: She opted for a smokey eye with kohl, bronzed cheeks, and a berry lip color and added a pop of colour to her outfit with a coral handbag
'Seeing a black transgender woman embracing and loving everything about her body might be inspiring for some folks. There’s a beauty in the things we think are imperfect. It sounds very cliché, but it's true.'
Laverne's breakthrough role as Sophia Burset in Orange Is The New Black saw her become the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the acting category.
Last year, Laverne opened up to Time Magazine to talk about growing up in Mobile, Alabama, and first realising when she was transgender.
Empowering: The star recently posed nude for the May issue of Allure magazine
'My third grade teacher called my mom and said "Your son is going to end up in New Orleans wearing a dress."'
She added: 'Up until that point I just thought that I was a girl and that there was no difference between girls and boys. I think in my imagination I thought that I would hit puberty and I would start turning into a girl.'
Jennifer Morrison also turned up for the film premiere dressed head to toe in black, with sheer panels.
Film noir: Jennifer Morrison also turned up for the premiere of Wannabe on Friday dressed head to toe in black
Simple: She kept her accessories to a minimum and made sure that she kept track of time with a giant wrist-watch
The star of Once Upon A Time wore her hair pulled back into a bun, showing off her fine features.
She kept her accessories to a minimum and made sure that she kept track of time with a giant wrist-watch.
The actress teamed her long dress with chunky boots which added a rockier edge to her look.
Starring Oscar winner Patricia Arquette, the film intertwines real people and true events, past and present, with fantasy.
Also at the event were Liza Colón-Zayas with David Zayas, Michael Imperioli, Emma Myles, Adriana DeMeo and Laura Gomez.
Twins: Emma Myles and Laura Gomez both went for jewel toned mini dresses and black heels
She gets an A for her accessories: Adriana DeMeo paired a minidress with a very smart clutch, semi cage heels and a chain necklace
He's got the blues: Former Sopranos star Michael Imperioli wore a blue suit and matching shirt
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