Laverne Cox Leaves E!’s Red Carpet Coverage After 3 Years: ‘I’m So Excited to Keep Growing’

Laverne Cox has said goodbye to E!’s red carpet coverage.

Cox, 52, announced on Thursday, January 2, that she is leaving the channel after three years and will now star in a new comedy series, A clean slate.

“It is with an incredible amount of gratitude that I have decided not to return as the host of #LiveFromE’s red carpet coverage. I’m so incredibly proud of the work we’ve accomplished during my three-year tenure,” the Daytime Emmy winner wrote on Instagram.

The Orange is the new black alum continued thanks to NBCU and E! for “incredible support”.

“These moments are a reminder of what an incredible privilege it has been to talk to some of the world’s greatest artists about their work, dealing with the pressures of success, etc.,” Cox wrote.

Steve Lacy and Laverne Cox at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Brandon Hickman/E! Entertainment via Getty

“I am so excited to continue to grow, develop and explore great opportunities as an actress, artist, presenter and speaker. I hope you all continue to follow me on my journey of development,” Cox added before informing her followers to watch her new comedy series, A clean slate.

Cox will not be walking the carpet for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 6. Instead, Access to HollywoodHosted by Zuri Hall and comedian Heather McMahan Live on E!: The Golden Globes, which begins at 6:00 PM ET.

Laverne Cox told James Cameron about the ‘Avatar’ sequel: ‘I look good in blue!’

Laverne Cox on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

Mike Coppola/Getty

Cox’s Instagram post included a video montage of clips from her coverage on the carpet, highlighting the “Legends, Looks and Love” from her tenure. She has covered moments from the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and more with Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Garfield, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Cynthia Eriva, Anne Hathaway, Duo Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Colman Domingo, Quinto Brunson, Jessica Chastain, Lady Gaga , Jennifer Aniston and Kate McKinnon.

The PEOPLE Puzzler has arrived! How fast can you solve it? Play now!

Cox also included a reunion with an ex Orange is the new black Costar Danielle Brooks, and concluded with a tearful moment with Baby reindeer star Nava Mau.

In the video, Mau, 32, was the first to go over to talk to Cox, who became emotional as the two embraced. “I’m supposed to keep it together, I’m the host,” Cox said, fanning her face. “I’m so proud of you.”

Laverne Cox tells Kevin Bacon how Free He inspired her: ‘If it’s on TV, I watch it’

Laverne Cox on February 27, 2022 in Santa Monica, California.

Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

Although fans won’t be able to catch Cox on the red carpet, her new series premieres on Thursday, February 6.

“[Clean Slate] follows Harry (George Wallace), an old car wash owner in Alabama who has to do a lot of soul searching when the child he once called ‘son’ returns after 17 years as a proud trans woman named Desiree (Cox)” according to the series synopsis of “Her Homecoming brings together a hilarious cast of friends, co-workers and love interests as Desiree and Harry try to get it right. another time.”

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up to date with the best PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

All eight episodes A clean slate season 1 will be available to stream on Prime Video on February 6.

Categories: Trends
Source: HIS Education