The list of nominees for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards released this morning was among the most LGBT-inclusive lists in Emmy history. Twitter is alive with high praises for Laverne Cox, who became the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category! She received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sophia Burset in the Netflix series 'Orange is the New Black."
On her nomination, Laverne Cox has posted the following:
Congrats to everyone at @oitnb on our #EmmyNoms today. So proud to be working with all of you on such a groundbreaking show. #oitnb
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) July 10, 2014
And check out the kind words of her friends and fans here:
Congratulations to my TV faves @kerrywashington + @Lavernecox on their #EmmyNoms! http://t.co/Wjz4IEjShV#blackgirlsrock#girlslikeus
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) July 10, 2014
Congrats @lavernecox for your Emmy nom! Thanks for being a part of the new video for "You & I" http://t.co/FBM4bDKkVq
— John Legend (@johnlegend) July 10, 2014
Emmy nominations are out! @KerryWashington, @IdrisElba got nominated - & @LaverneCox made history! http://t.co/9Gmad4qC3w#EmmyNoms
— BET (@BET) July 10, 2014
Laverne Cox Is The First Transgender Performer To Be Nominated For An Emmy http://t.co/d01Xdoj1dD via @skarskarskarpic.twitter.com/csNCTo1hUV
— BuzzFeedEntmnt (@BuzzFeedEnt) July 10, 2014
Laverne Cox makes Emmy history; LGBT nominees abound http://t.co/9cVtta9hSv
— Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) July 10, 2014
Orange is the New Black Earns 12 Emmy Nominations, Laverne Cox Makes History http://t.co/JOI0wwjkrB
— The Advocate (@TheAdvocateMag) July 10, 2014
Congratulations to wonderful @UzoAduba@nlyonne& @Lavernecox on their @OITNB#EmmyNominations - so deserved!
— Piper Kerman (@Piper) July 10, 2014
This woman just keeps making history. Congrats on the Emmy nom #LaverneCox. A true trailblazer. #oitnb… http://t.co/rqBYB480Lz
— Julian Conrad (Diaz) (@Mr_JulianC) July 10, 2014
Madame @Lavernecox is now an Emmy nominated actress...my heart just cried...also it's about time! #emmys#lgbt#change#lavernecox#OITNB
— Haddy Badjie (@haddybadjie) July 10, 2014
Congratulations to @LaverneCox on her historic @TIME magazine cover appearance! http://t.co/AH64m6ik7y
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) May 30, 2014
ICYMI: #LaverneCox Is The First Transgender Performer To Be Nominated For An Emmy http://t.co/LFvSWcTMQo via @skarskarskar@buzzfeed
— Anna Aagenes (@AnnaLinaAagenes) July 10, 2014
Laverne Cox Makes History With #Emmy Nomination - Actress, activist and all around bad... http://t.co/EzgDYPz5tv#LaverneCox#SophiaBurset
— Gossip Piggy (@GossipPiggy) July 10, 2014
Congrats to Laverne Cox on her #EmmyNoms . The first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy. Making History!! #OrangeIsTheNewBlack
— hollywoodtv (@hollywoodtv) July 10, 2014
I heart @Lavernecox !!! Congrats on your nomination, lady!!! #lavernehive#LaverneCox
— Blythe Johanna (@blythejohanna) July 10, 2014
#LaverneCox makes Emmy history with nom for “Orange” http://t.co/TGKFyXQeai@OITNBNews
— SimplyShowbiz (@simplyshowbiz) July 10, 2014
@Lavernecox I applaud you in your success & accomplishments #LaverneCox#LGBT
— Charley Marie (@MsCharleyMarie) July 10, 2014