- Laverne Cox is the new host of E!'s Live from the Red Carpet.
- The 48-year-old takes over from Giuliana Rancic who announced her exit on Friday.
- "I'm so excited and deeply humbled to be hosting E!'s iconic red carpet coverage," said Laverne in a statement.
E!'s Live from the Red Carpet has found its new host.
The network announced that Laverne Cox would take over from Giuliana Rancic, who announced her exit on Friday.
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E! News reports that the 48-year-old's tenure will start with the 2022 awards season. She will also host a series of celebrity-based interviews, special spotlighting trendsetters and tastemakers in the Hollywood community.
The Orange Is the New Black actor said in a statement: "I'm so excited and deeply humbled to be hosting E!'s iconic red carpet coverage. 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.
"I dreamed of walking red carpets. Now, not only have I had several fun, and amazing personal red carpet moments, I also get to be a red carpet guide for E!'s discerning audience and chat with my colleagues and folks I deeply admire for these very special events in their lives."
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In another post on Instagram, Laverne also thanked Giuliana Rancic "for setting such a high standard for years of grace, class and style". "Thank you for always being so amazingly kind and generous whenever our paths have crossed."
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