Laverne Cox.
Brandon Hickman/E! FUNLaverne Cox is leaving the red carpet coverage of E! before the 2025 Golden Globes.
“With an incredible amount of gratitude, I have decided not to return as host of the #LiveFromE red carpet coverage,” Cox, 52, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, January 2. “I’m extremely proud of the work we’ve done. during my three-year tenure. I’d like to express my sincere thanks to everyone at @nbcuniversal, @eentertainment and @denofthievestv for your incredible support.”
In her post, Orange is the new black the actress shared a video montage of clips featuring her one-on-one interviews from the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and other award shows.
“These moments are a reminder to me what an incredible privilege it has been to talk to some of the world’s greatest artists about their work, navigating the pressures of success, etc,” she said. “I am very excited to continue to grow, evolve and explore great opportunities as an actress, artist, host and speaker. I hope you will all continue to go with me on my evolving journey.”
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images The list of nominees for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards proves that the stars will shine bright at the 82nd annual ceremony. Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations — which honor achievements in film and television — on Monday, Dec. 9. Nikki Glaser will host the (…)
Cox added that her next role will be in the Amazon Prime comedy series Clean plate premiering on February 6.
In Hollywood, however, the show must go on. Oh! announced that this weekend Live From E!: Golden Globes will be organized by Enter HollywoodS ‘ Hall Zuri and humorist Heather McMahan.
The pair are expected to interview several nominees as they hit the red carpet.
Rachel Brosnahan and Laverne Cox.
Brandon Hickman/E! FUN“Oh, we’re back a lot kids!” McMahan, 37, wrote via Instagram on Monday, Dec. 30. “Can’t wait to see you on the red carpet this Sunday for the 82nd Golden Globes! ✨ #goldenglobes #livenga #redcarpet.”
While working E!’s red carpet coverage, Cox famously asked actresses, “What story are you telling with your outfit tonight?”
The actress herself would also turn heads with her stunning – and often vintage – dresses.
Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon and more Hollywood stars skyrocketed even further into the spotlight thanks to Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black. The prison drama debuted on the streaming platform in July 2013 and quickly became a fan favorite. Based on Piper Kerman’s 2010 memoir, Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, (…)
When she took over from Juliana Ranciq in 2021, Cox shared how excited she was to have the opportunity to interview the biggest stars in Hollywood.
“For many years I would wake up early on the days of the awards show, get my takeout and watch the E! throughout the day,” she said in a statement at the time. “I dreamed of walking the red carpet. … I can’t wait to get started as I hope to serve up fashion fantasies for the ages, honey.”
The 2025 Golden Globes air live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on CBS Sunday, January 5 at 8:00 PM ET.
