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Laverne Cox Addresses Backlash After Revealing She Dated ‘MAGA Republican Voter’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

NEW YORK CITY, JUL 22 – Laverne Cox ended a nearly four-year relationship due to unaligned values and political tensions despite initially pursuing love beyond differing beliefs, she said in a detailed explanation.

  • On July 21, Laverne Cox revealed on Instagram a four-year relationship with a New York City police officer who was a MAGA voter, noting their values diverged.
  • Motivated by shared humanity, Cox built the relationship on empathy and love, listening to his perspectives, and said she challenged him with love and empathy.
  • Fans and celebrities, including RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Mo Heart, Jaida Essence Hall and Coco Montrese, publicly expressed disapproval on social media, and many fans accused her of betraying the trans community.
  • Reacting to the backlash, Cox posted an Instagram follow-up Tuesday, clarifying she didn't foresee the criticism and asserting `I never adapted any of my ex’s politics`.
  • Later this month, Cox’s one-woman show `Gurrl, How Did I Get Here?` opens July 28 at City Winery in New York City, and she invited audiences to hear her full story on stage.
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