Laverne Cox turns heads as she works low-cut and elegant floor-length blue dress at 67th Emmy Awards

By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com

Published: 19:26 EST, 20 September 2015 | Updated: 04:40 EST, 21 September 2015

Her beloved Netflix show Orange Is The New Black is up for Outstanding Drama Series.

And Laverne Cox ensured she was an unforgettable presence when she arrived to the Emmys in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday in a low-cut and failsafe blue dress that had cut-outs on the waistline.

The 31-year-old transgender actress radiated as she commanded the red carpet, her long and lush highlighted hair falling down in romantic waves.

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A vision: Laverne wore the low-cut blue dress with cut-outs on the waistline for the main ceremony before transforming for the after party

A vision: Laverne Cox wowed in a low-cut blue dress with cut-outs on the waistline at the Emmys in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday

Laverne highlighted her famous face with bronzer high atop her cheek bones, and a shiny application of lip gloss. 

The star had on a healthy heap of smoky eye shadow to up the glam factor, and her neon yellow heels added a stylish surprise as they peeked beneath her floor-length garment.

Playing with her long glossy hair, Laverne looked flawless as she worked her magic for photographers. 

Perfection: Cox stole the spotlight as she struck a series of flawless poses, all while holding her chic black clutch
Perfection: Cox stole the spotlight as she struck a series of flawless poses, all while holding her chic black clutch

Perfection: Cox stole the spotlight as she struck a series of flawless poses, all while holding her chic black clutch

The mane attraction! Playing with her long hair, the activist looked flawless as she worked her magic for photographers

The mane attraction! Playing with her long hair, the activist looked flawless as she worked her magic for photographers

Laverne was certainly excited to be in attendance, and just hours earlier could barely hold in her pride as she tweeted: 'Heading to the #Emmys2015. So proud to be a part of #OITNB. Thanks to the academy and our amazing fans for the love.'

The actress' role on Orange Is The New Black has made Laverne 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.

Bursting with pride: Just hours earlier, the Netflix star tweeted: 'Heading to the #Emmys2015. So proud to be a part of #OITNB. Thanks to the academy and our amazing fans for the love'
Bursting with pride: Just hours earlier, the Netflix star tweeted: 'Heading to the #Emmys2015. So proud to be a part of #OITNB. Thanks to the academy and our amazing fans for the love'

Bursting with pride: Just hours earlier, the Netflix star tweeted: 'Heading to the #Emmys2015. So proud to be a part of #OITNB. Thanks to the academy and our amazing fans for the love'

Quick change: Laverne later slipped into another stunning ensemble as she headed to HBO's Official 2015 Emmy after-party at The Plaza

Quick change: Laverne later slipped into another stunning ensemble as she headed to HBO's Official 2015 Emmy after-party at The Plaza

Leggy display: The Ameican star showed off her toned curves in a striking thigh-high slit gown
Leggy display: The Ameican star showed off her toned curves in a striking thigh-high slit gown

Leggy display: The Ameican star showed off her toned curves in a striking thigh-high slit gown

Last month she addressed transphobia, speaking with emotion about the high numbers of trans women murdered.

I'm really sick of talking about trans women being murdered... I'm so sick of talking about it,' she said, almost choking up, during her TimesTalk interview with the New York Times.

'I talk about it all the time. But 21 transgender women have been found murdered this year.'

Playing with fire: Laura Prepon spellbound in a dramatic scarlett gown that had an intricate gold accent on the shoulder

Playing with fire: Laura Prepon spellbound in a dramatic scarlett gown that had an intricate gold accent on the shoulder

Sunny side up! Taylor Schilling looked on the bright side in canary yellow when she arrived to the red carpet event

Sunny side up! Taylor Schilling looked on the bright side in canary yellow when she arrived to the red carpet event

Shining star: Uzo Aduba is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series for her fan favourite role of Crazy Eyes

Shining star: Uzo Aduba is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series for her fan favourite role of Crazy Eyes

Pink ladies! Orange Is The New Black stars Jackie Cruz and Yael Stone were wonders in baby pink
Pink ladies! Orange Is The New Black stars Jackie Cruz and Yael Stone were wonders in baby pink

Pink ladies! Orange Is The New Black stars Jackie Cruz and Yael Stone were wonders in baby pink

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

The actress was certainly not the only Orange Is The New Black star to attend the Emmys. 

Among other stars to grace the red carpet were Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Danielle Brooks, Yael Stone, Natasha Lyonne, Dascha Polanco, Uzo Aduba, Taryn Manning, and Jackie Cruz. 

Vibrant and lively! Danielle Brooks worked an eye-catching multicoloured halter gown that swept the red carpet

Vibrant and lively! Danielle Brooks worked an eye-catching multicoloured halter gown that swept the red carpet

In addition to the coveted Outstanding Drama Series nomination, Uzo is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series for her fan favourite role of Crazy Eyes. 

Pablo Schreiber - the infamous corrections officer George Mendez - was also nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series.

The show is also up for Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series. 

A classic approach: Taryn Manning and Natasha Lyonne both wore failsafe black dresses
A classic approach: Taryn Manning and Natasha Lyonne both wore failsafe black dresses

A classic approach: Taryn Manning and Natasha Lyonne both wore failsafe black dresses 

Leggy lady: Dascha Polanco flashed some flesh in a yellow and black dress that exposed her leg

Leggy lady: Dascha Polanco flashed some flesh in a yellow and black dress that exposed her leg

Classic: Beth Fowler donned a fashionable and beaded black dress with matching shoes

Classic: Beth Fowler donned a fashionable and beaded black dress with matching shoes

Eye-catching: Emma Myles and Selenis Leyva both wore low-cut dresses for the event
Eye-catching: Emma Myles and Selenis Leyva both wore low-cut dresses for the event

Eye-catching: Emma Myles and Selenis Leyva both wore low-cut dresses for the event

Looking good: Samira Wiley donned a hot pink off-the-shoulder gown

Looking good: Samira Wiley donned a hot pink off-the-shoulder gown

THE 67TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS WINNERS

Outstanding Drama Series 

WINNER: Game Of Thrones 

Better Call Saul 

Downton Abbey  

Homeland 

House Of Cards 

Mad Men 

Orange Is The New Black

 

Outstanding Comedy Series 

WINNER: Veep 

Louie 

Modern Family 

Parks And Recreation 

Silicon Valley 

Transparent 

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt 

 

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series 

WINNER: Jon Hamm, Mad Men 

Kyle Chandler, Bloodline 

Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom  

Bob Odenkirk, Better Call 

Saul Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan 

Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

 

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series 

WINNER: Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder 

Claire Danes, Homeland 

Taraji P. Henson, Empire

Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black 

Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men 

Robin Wright, House of Cards

 

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama 

WINNER: Uzo Aduba, Orange Is The New Black 

Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey 

Lena Headey, Game of Thrones 

Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones 

Christina Hendricks, Mad Men  

Christine Baranski, The Good Wife

 

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama 

WINNER: Peter Dinklage, Game Of Thrones 

Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul 

Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline 

Jim Carter, Downton Abbey  

Michael Kelly, House of Cards 

Alan Cumming, The Good Wife

 

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy

WINNER: Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent

Anthony Anderson, Blackish 

Louis CK, Louie 

Don Ceheadle, House of Lies 

Will Forte, The Last Man on Earth 

Matt LeBlanc, Episodes 

William H Macy, Shameless  

 

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy 

WINNER: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep 

Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie 

Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback  

Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation 

Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer 

Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie

 

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy 

WINNER: Allison Janney, Mom 

Niecy Nash, Getting On 

Julie Bowen, Modern Family  

Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live 

Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory 

Gaby Hoffmann, Transparent 

Jane Krakowski, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Anna Chlumsky, Veep

 

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy 

WINNER: Tony Hale, Veep 

Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine 

Adam Driver, Girls 

Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele 

Ty Burrell, Modern Family 

Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt 

 

Outstanding Actress In A Mini-series Or Movie 

WINNER: Frances McDormand, Olive Kitteridge 

Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Honorable Woman

Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Freak Show 

Felicity Huffman, American Crime 

Queen Latifah, Bessie  

Emma Thompson, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Live from Lincoln Center 

 


Outstanding Actor in a Mini-series or Movie 

WINNER: Richard Jenkins, Olive Kitteridge 

David Oyelowo, Nightingale 

Adrien Brody, Houdini 

Mark Rylance, Wolf Hall 

Ricky Gervias, Derek

 

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie 

WINNER: Bill Murray, Olive Kitteridge 

 Richard Cabral, American Crime 

Denise O’Hare, American Horror Story: Freak Show 

Finn Wittrock, American Horror Story: Freak Show 

Michael Kenneth Williams, Bessie  

Damian Lewis, Wolf Hall


Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie 

WINNER: Regina King, American Crime 

Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Freak Show 

Angela Bassett, American Horror Story: Freak Show 

Mo’Nique, Bessie 

Kathy Bates, American Horror Story: Freak Show 

Zoe Kazan, Olive Kitteridge

 

Outstanding Reality Program 

WINNER: The Voice 

 Amazing Race 

Dancing With The Stars 

Project Runway 

So You Think You Can Dance? 

Top Chef  

 

Outstanding Television Movie 

WINNER: Bessie, HBO 

Agatha Christie’s Poirot Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case, Acorn 

Grace of Monaco, Lifetime 

Hello Ladies: The Movie, HBO 

Killing Jesus, National Geographic Nightingale, HBO

 

Outstanding Variety Talk Series 

WINNER: The Daily Show 

The Colbert Report 

Jimmy Kimmel Live 

Last Week Tonight 

Late Show with David Letterman 

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

 

Outstanding Limited Series 

WINNER: Olive Kitteridge 

 American Crime American Horror Story: Freak Show 

The Honorable Woman  

Wolf Hall

 

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series 

WINNER: Inside Amy Schumer, Comedy Central 

Drunk History, Comedy Central 

Key & Peele, Comedy Central 

Portlandia, IFC 

Saturday Night Live, NBC

 

Outstanding Structured Reality Program

WINNER: Shark Tank, ABC

 Antiques Roadshow, PBS 

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Food Network

MythBusters, Discovery 

Property Brothers, HGTV  

Undercover Boss, CBS

 

Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program 

WINNER: Deadliest Catch, Discovery 

Alaska: The Last Frontier, Discovery 

Intervention, A&E 

Million Dollar Listing New York, Bravo 

Naked & Afraid, Discovery Channel

Wahlburgers, A&E

 

Outstanding Reality Host 

WINNER: Jane Lynch, Hollywood Game Night 

Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars 

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, Project Runway 

Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance 

Anthony Bourdain, The Taste

 

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