She played a transgender inmate in the series.
Being a transgender actress in Hollywood hasn’t been easy for Cox.
Cox shared the struggle in an interview with IndieWire.
That is not something any actress should hear when they’re working.
Acting is hard enough."
Being transgender in society and Hollywood is not easy.
The support came easy, as her brother M Lamar alsoidentifies as a member of the LGBTQ community.
The pair are equally as supportive in each other’s lives and careers.
Lamar works as a musician and does goth-inspired performance art.
The pair have even worked together on “Orange Is the New Black” (viaShowbiz Cheat Sheet).
