Laverne Cox announced as New Host of E! Red Carpet

Laverne Cox has officially been announced as the new host of E!’s red carpet. She replaces Giuliana Rancic, who leaves the role after 20 years. Cox made the announcement on her Instagram page, saying “I’m so excited and deeply humbled to be hosting E!’s iconic red carpet coverage. For many years I would wake up early on awards show days, get my snacks in place and watch E!’s coverage all day long. I dreamed of walking red carpets. Now, not only have I had several fun and amazing personal red carpet moments, I also get to be a red carpet guide for E!’s discerning audience and chat with my colleagues and folks I deeply admire for these very special events in their lives. I can’t wait to get started while hopefully serving up fashion fantasies for the ages honey.”

Giuliana Rancic shared her departure on her Instagram page, announcing a development deal. “After 20 fabulous years hosting E!’s red carpet, I have decided to step out of my red carpet heels into a new pair of shoes. ⁣⁣⁣
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One of my passions is great storytelling and I am thrilled to announce a new development deal with E!’s parent company NBCUniversal where I will be producing and bringing stories to life.”

Cox catapulted on the scene with her breakthrough role as Sophia Burset in “Orange is the New Black”, becoming the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. She won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2015 for “Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word”, and is known for being an outstanding LGBTQ+ and equal rights advocate.

In April, Cox hosted the 14th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. She will begin her E! red carpet coverage in time for the 2022 awards season.

Laverne Cox announced as New Host of E! Red Carpet

Laverne Cox announced as New Host of E! Red Carpet