Believing that you are unworthy of love and belonging or that who you are authentically is a sin or is wrong, is deadly.

Laverne Cox

I'm always skeptical about representations of trans people, especially when trans people are not making the work.

Laverne Cox

Everyone is insecure. I think, really, it comes from, like, a desire to want to be in control of how you're represented.

Laverne Cox

I believe if we have something that we love to do, that can save our lives. That can get us through.

Laverne Cox

My mother was a teacher. She was grooming my brother and me to be successful, accomplished people.

Laverne Cox

When I was perceived as a black man I became a threat to public safety. When I was dressed as myself, it was my safety that was threatened.

Laverne Cox

I'm so grateful that I had the luxury of transitioning in private. Because when you transition in the public eye, the transition becomes the story.

Laverne Cox

Healthcare for trans women is a necessity. It is not elective. It is not cosmetic. It is life saving.

Laverne Cox

I wanted to be famous; I wanted to perform. Those things I really, really wanted more than anything else.

Laverne Cox

I'm a Self-made Woman in Every Sense of the Word.

Laverne Cox

Seeing a black transgender woman embracing and loving everything about herself might be inspiring to some other folks.

Laverne Cox

If you have a problem with people living their lives and being authentically who they are, you really should go and do some soul-searching.

Laverne Cox