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Golden gal! Laverne Cox glows in plunging dandelion gown as she is honoured at Television Industry Advocacy Awards Gala

Published: 00:33 EST, 19 September 2015 | Updated: 00:37 EST, 19 September 2015

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Earlier this month she tweeted, 'Trans is beautiful.'

And there was no denying Laverne Cox's glow as she arrived at the Television Industry Advocacy Awards Gala benefitting The Creative Coalition in West Hollywood, California on Friday.

The 31-year-old actress stunned in a plunging dandelion halter gown.

Dreamy in dandelion: Laverne Cox stunned in a yellow gown as she attended the Television Industry Advocacy Awards Gala benefitting The Creative Coalition in West Hollywood, California on Friday

She accessorised with a long silver chain necklace, chunky lucite bracelet, and silver clutch.

The Orange Is The New Black star wore dramatic eye make-up and pronounced her pout with a bright red lipstick.

Laverne's long locks were also styled in soft curls.

TV star: The actress is known for her role on Orange Is The New Black

Beauty in blue: NeNe Leakes sparkled in a shiny blue blouse and black pencil skirt

Her role on Orange Is The New Black has made Laverne Cox a figurehead for the trans community.

And whether she is speaking out against transphobia or posing in a swimsuit, the actress does her best to break down barriers.

Laverne plays Sophia Burset on the hit Netflix show, a role that has seen her nominated for a Primetime Emmy.

Cut-out queen: Tara Reid showed off her slim figure in a cut-out green gown

Evening trend: Emmanuelle Chriqui was also spotted in cut-outs, wearing a floral dress and pale pink pumps

She uses her popularity to lobby for greater acceptance of the trans community, often speaking out on issues - such as her tweeting 'Trans is beautiful' with a series of social media snaps earlier this month.

The Television Industry Advocacy Awards Gala was held to salute leaders in the TV industry who use their celebrity powers to advocate for charitable and social causes.

Laverne joined the ranks of star such as Eva Longoria, Tim Robbins, Beth Behrs, and others who were honoured at the gala.

LBD: Eva Longoria showed off her curves in a tight black dress detailed with a see-through back

Meanwhile, she wasn't the only sparkling star at the Television Industry Advocacy Awards Gala.

NeNe Leakes sparkled in a satin blue blouse and black thigh-high-slit pencil skirt.

Tara Reid showe off her slim figure in a cut-out green gown, and Christina Hendricks accentuated her voluptuous physique i na chicblack cocktail dress.

Eva Longaria was also in attendance, radiating in a tight black dress detailed with a see-through black.