Laverne Cox Exits E!’s Red Carpet Coverage After 3 Years: “I’m So Excited To Keep Growing”

Laverne Cox will not be hosting E!‘s red carpet coverage at the Golden Globes as she said she decided not to return.

In a statement she shared on social media, the Orange Is the New Black alum revealed she was leaving her hosting duties at E! behind.

“With an incredible amount of gratitude I’ve decided not to return as host of #LiveFromE’s red carpet coverage,” Cox shared on Instagram along with a reel from some of her moments over the years. “I’m so incredibly proud of the work we did over my three year tenure.”

Cox continued, “These moments are a reminder to me of 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. I’m so excited to keep growing, evolving and exploring great opportunities as an actress, artist, host and speaker.”

The star hoped that people would continue to watch her “evolving journey” and promoted she could next be seen in the Prime Video comedy series Clean Slate.

E! will continue its coverage of the Golden Globes with Access Hollywood’s Zuri Hall and comedian Heather McMahan taking over hosting duties. E! News co-host Keltie Knight will also provide hot takes from the red carpet during Live From E!: Golden Globes, starting at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on Sunday, January 5.

Cox took over E!’s red carpet coverage starting with the 2022 award season after long-time red carpet host Giuliana Rancic exited.