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Laverne Cox Just Made Cosmo History!
Laverne Cox Just Made Cosmo History!
The OINTB actress is the iconic magazine's first trans cover girl! 
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Our fave OITNB star just made history in the best way possible! 
According to a report by The Huffington Post, trans actress and activist Laverne Cox is now officially the first transgender woman to grace the cover of longtime women's fashion and lifestyle magazine, Cosmpolitan.

    

"I am so honored and proud to cover the February issue of @cosmopolitansa!" Cox said in an Instagram post on Monday, celebrating the occasion.
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Our fave OITNB star just made history in the best way possible!

According to a report by The Huffington Post, trans actress and activist Laverne Cox is now officially the first transgender woman to grace the cover of longtime women's fashion and lifestyle magazine, Cosmpolitan.

"I am so honored and proud to cover the February issue of @cosmopolitansa!" Cox said in an Instagram post on Monday, celebrating the occasion.

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