'I feel like a historic moment happened': Laverne Cox praises fellow transgender trailblazer Caitlyn Jenner for her moving ESPY Awards speech
Despite never meeting in person, Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox are truly kindred spirits because they're the foremost trailblazers of the transgender community.
So when the 65-year-old reality star accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at Wednesday night's ESPY Awards - the 31-year-old actress gave her an online shout-out.
The Daytime Emmy winner tweeted that the two-time Olympic gold medalist's 13-minute acceptance speech was 'deeply moving.'
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LYLAS! Despite never meeting in person, Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox are truly kindred spirits because they're the foremost trailblazers of the transgender community (both pictured Wednesday)
'I feel like an historic moment happened for my community tonight. Thanx,' Laverne wrote to her combined 2.4M followers on social media.
Caitlyn - born William - looked stunning in a floor-length ivory Atelier Versace dress and Beladora jewelry as she took the stage at LA's Microsoft Theater.
'Trans people deserve something vital. They deserve your respect,' Jenner said at the sporty ceremony.
'Thanx!' So when the 65-year-old reality star accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at Wednesday night's ESPY Awards - the 31-year-old actress gave her an online shout-out
'Love this. Go Caitlyn #TransIsBeautiful!' The Daytime Emmy winner tweeted that the two-time Olympic gold medalist's 13- minute acceptance speech was 'deeply moving'
Laverne wrote to her combined 2.4M followers on social media: 'I feel like an historic moment happened for my community tonight'
Courageous: Caitlyn - born William - looked stunning in a floor-length ivory Atelier Versace dress and Beladora jewelry as she took the stage at LA's Microsoft Theater
Jenner said at the sporty ceremony: 'If you want to call me names, make jokes, doubt my intentions - go ahead - because the reality is I can take it. But for the thousands of kids out there coming to terms with who they are, they shouldn't have to take it'
'If you want to call me names, make jokes, doubt my intentions - go ahead - because the reality is I can take it. But for the thousands of kids out there coming to terms with who they are, they shouldn't have to take it.'
Jenner turned out to be a ratings dynamo for ESPN, which saw a 253% increase in viewership from last year's telecast, according to Deadline that looked at Nielsen overnight numbers.
The Orange Is the New Black scene stealer had previously praised Caitlyn - for more than her looks - in a touching June 2 Tumblr blog.
Cox wrote: 'Yes, Caitlyn looks amazing and is beautiful but what I think is most beautiful about her is her heart and soul, the ways she has allowed the world into her vulnerabilities. The love and devotion she has for her family and that they have for her. Her courage to move past denial into her truth so publicly. These things are beyond beautiful to me.'
'What I think is most beautiful about her is her heart and soul': The Orange Is the New Black scene stealer had previously praised Caitlyn - for more than her looks - in a touching June 2 Tumblr blog
'Your support means the world!' 15 days later, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star responded to the 'fierce and fabulous' Laverne for her kind words
Public leaders: Both LGBT advocates have famously represented their community by appearing on the cover of Vanity Fair and TIME magazine, respectively
15 days later, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star responded to the 'fierce and fabulous' Laverne for her kind words.
'Your support means the world. Thank you for all that you do for the community. #TransIsBeautiful,' she tweeted to her 2.6M followers.
Both LGBT advocates have famously represented their community by appearing on the cover of Vanity Fair and TIME magazine, respectively.
10 more days! Jenner's eight-episode docuseries I Am Cait - chronicling her life as a transgender woman - premieres July 26 on E!
Coming soon! Fans can expect to see many familiar faces on the spin-off, including Caitlyn's daughters Kendall and Kylie as well as stepdaughters Kim (R), Khloé, and Kourtney
Jenner's eight-episode docuseries I Am Cait - chronicling her life as a transgender woman - premieres July 26 on E!
Fans can expect to see many familiar faces on the spin-off, including Caitlyn's daughters Kendall and Kylie as well as stepdaughters Kim, Khloé, and Kourtney.
Laverne will next play a rockabilly tattoo artist called Deathy in the indie drama Grandma - hitting US theaters August 21 - alongside Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, and Sam Elliott.
Hitting US theaters August 21! Laverne will next play a rockabilly tattoo artist called Deathy in the indie drama Grandma alongside Lily Tomlin (L), Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, and Sam Elliott
True story: The Alabama-born beauty also produced and starred in the 2016 Cece McDonald documentary called Free CeCe, which confronts the culture of violence surrounding trans women of color
The Alabama-born beauty also produced and starred in the 2016 Indiegogo-funded Cece McDonald documentary called Free CeCe, which confronts the culture of violence surrounding trans women of color.
And according to Variety, Cox scored a second chance at having her CBS pilot Doubt about a transgender, Ivy League-educated defense attorney picked up.
Back in May, the network had initially passed on the series, but now the script is reportedly being rewritten.
It Girl: And according to Variety, Cox scored a second chance at having her CBS pilot Doubt about a transgender, Ivy League-educated defense attorney picked up (pictured Wednesday)
Opening Ceremony, Kenzo, and Louboutin, yes! Back in May, the network had initially passed on the series, but now the script is reportedly being rewritten (pictured Wednesday)
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