Learn More About Transgender Icons From Throughout History

Published on November 16, 2022
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Lauren Harries

Lauren Harris became famous when she was only 13 years old, becoming well known for wearing a suit and bowtie and discussing antique furniture. Later in his life, she transitioned and struggled with the fact that she was already well known during the process. She later appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, Big Brother’s Bit on the Side, and This Morning.

Lauren Harries

Lauren Harries

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox is perhaps the most visible trans actress of recent times. She became a household name when she starred as Sophia Burset on Netflix original Orange Is The New Black. She earned a Primetime Emmy Award for the role. When she appeared on CBS show Doubt, she became the first trans person to play a transgender series regular role on U.S. broadcast TV.

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Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox