Laverne Cox First Transgender Figure At Madame Tussaud's

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Madame Tussauds Announces First Transgender Figure in the History of Madame Tussauds in Honor of Pride Month Madame Tussauds San Francisco is proud to announce Laverne Cox as the first transgender figure in the museum’s history SAN FRANCISCO, CA, JUNE 8, 2015 – Madame Tussauds announced Laverne Cox will join Madame Tussauds San Francisco in Fisherman’s Wharf as the first ever transgender figure in the long history of Madame Tussauds to celebrate Pride Month. Madame Tussauds has a rich history of being on the forefront of the latest news and global activities. Her legacy began as a “traveling newsstand”, a reliable source that visually depicted the relevant news of the day. Now as a museum, Madame Tussauds strives to revitalize these early roots through showcasing the significant and revolutionary figures in our world today. Emmy-nominated actress and Emmy winning producer, Laverne Cox, is known for her groundbreaking role as the first Trans woman of color on the Netflix original series Orange is the New Black, and her advocacy in the LGBT community. As a result of her empowering messages, Ms. Cox has the Stephen F. Kolzak Award from GLAAD, the Courage Award from the Anti-Violence Project, The Community Leader Award from the LGBT Center of New York City, the Reader’s Choice Award from “Out Magazine”, was named one of the Grio’s 100 Most Influential African Americans and one of the Top 50 Trans Icons by the Huffington Post, among others. Additionally, Ms. Cox’s work as an actress and advocate landed her on the cover of TIME Magazine as well as an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series”. “I am so deeply honored to have been asked to be part of the Madame Tussauds legacy,” says Ms. Cox. “When I think about being who I am, a black trans woman from a working class background raised in Mobile, Alabama, this honor feels even more improbable and extraordinary. I hope that this will be a source of inspiration for every one who encounters it to believe that their dreams matter and are possible.” Madame Tussauds is honored to celebrate Ms. Cox’s outstanding achievements and the historic impact she has made through raising awareness and her stance on equality and inclusion within the LGBT community. Ms. Cox’s figure will be released during Pride Weekend at the SF Pride press conference on June 26, 2015.
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