Laverne Cox Lost 90 Percent of Her Income Amid Trump's Gender Attacks
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Laverne Cox revealed that she has lost 90% of her income in recent years due to the Trump administration's attacks on gender ideology and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, affecting her corporate speaking engagements and teaching opportunities.
- Cox highlighted that the administration threatened to defund colleges promoting gender ideology and DEI, causing even her graduate acting classes to be perceived as controversial.
- She expressed concern for other transgender individuals who may be less privileged, emphasizing the material consequences of discrimination and scapegoating.
- Cox linked these setbacks to the Project 2025 campaign's efforts to remove terms like gender, LGBTQ, and DEI from legislation and government documents ahead of Trump's re-election.
- In January 2025, Cox ended her three-year role as host of E!’s “Live From the Red Carpet,” expressing gratitude for the experience and excitement for future opportunities as an actress, artist, host, and speaker.
