Laverne Cox Has "Lost So Much Money" Since Trump Killed DEI
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Laverne Cox, a Black trans woman and Emmy winner, reports significant financial losses due to brands' reluctance to work with her amid the Trump administration's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
- Cox has experienced a decline in speaking engagements and branding opportunities, which she attributes to the administration's punitive stance on DEI and gender ideology.
- Despite her previous success with Orange Is the New Black and efforts to support her community, Cox has had to use her savings and retirement funds to manage financially.
- The shift in corporate policies following Trump’s second term has led to decreased support for DEI initiatives in Hollywood and media industries.
- Cox emphasizes the challenges of sustaining advocacy and financial stability under an administration perceived as hostile to trans rights and diversity efforts.