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Laverne Cox Lost 90 Percent of Income Due to Trump’s DEI Rollbacks

Laverne Cox Lost 90 Percent of Income Due to Trump’s DEI Rollbacks

President Donald Trump’s administration has made it a mission to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the federal government, and those efforts have had a trickle-down effect across corporate America. So much so that it’s cost Laverne Cox approximately 90 percent of her income over the last few years. Cox, a high-profile transgender star who rose to fame thanks to an Emmy-nominated turn on Orange Is the New Black, made the reveal in a new interview with The Guardian while promoting her first book, a memoir titled Transcendent. “This regime has threatened to defund any colleges and universities that promote gender ideology, DEI,” she said, adding that she’s even lost teaching opportunities. “Even though I’d be teaching a graduate acting class, it could be perceived as promoting trans ideology. These are the realities. I’m not complaining — I’m very blessed. The important thing to note is that if Laverne Cox’s income has gone down significantly, what about all the other trans people who are not as privileged and as blessed as I am? …

Susan Lucci and Cameron Diaz lead the best-dressed at star-studded event

Susan Lucci and Cameron Diaz lead the best-dressed at star-studded event

The stars were out on Monday night as they attended the glamorous New York premiere of Jonah Hill’s new film, Outcome, which he wrote, directed and starred in.  The film’s official synopsis reads: “Reef Hawk, Hollywood’s poster child since age six, is not okay. When he learns about an extortion plot tied to a mysterious video, Reef preemptively sets out on a redemption tour to make amends, confront his demons, and avoid getting canceled.” Outcome stars Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer, alongside a supporting cast including Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, Ivy Wolk, Atsuko Okatsuka and David Spade. Join HELLO! as we take a look at the night’s best-dressed stars. © FilmMagic Susan Lucci The soap opera icon stole the show in a strapless blue gown with a purple foxglove print cascading down her skirt. She added statement blue chandelier earrings and a blue clutch to complete the look, and wore her brunette locks in a stylish up-do. © Getty Images Cameron Diaz Cameron looked serene in a sleek, floor-length black gown with a …