Laverne Cox Is the New Host of E!’s Red Carpet Coverage
Laverne Cox will be taking Giuliana Rancic’s place as the host of E! News’ red carpet coverage. After 20 years of hosting, Rancic has departed from the role to produce for E!’s parent company NBCUniversal. She stated on her Instagram, “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.”
Starting in the 2022 awards season, the Orange is the New Black star will take over as the host of E! on the red carpet. The network announced the news on Monday, May 10. According to E!, Cox will interview stars on the red carpet and “will host a series of celebrity-based interview specials spotlighting trendsetters, tastemakers, and those making an impact in the Hollywood community.”
.@Lavernecox is the new E! Red Carpet host! We have no words, just emojis: 👏 😍 🙌👑. https://t.co/FfkWlt1iD5 pic.twitter.com/4mfH2V1zIw
— E! News (@enews) May 10, 2021
Cox has a long list of accomplishments, including being named in the 2015 Time 100 and winning an Emmy for producing a special that focused on the transgender experience. The activist is “so excited and deeply humbled to be hosting E!’s iconic red carpet coverage.” She stated that “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.”
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— Elizabeth Di Filippo (@mselizabethr) May 11, 2021
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Congratulations @Lavernecox ! I’m so excited to watch you!!
— 🦋Amy who is Smileesalot🦋 (@Smileesalot1) May 10, 2021
Fans of the E! red carpet coverage are excited to see what new spin the actress will bring to the decades-long program.
