It appears that Laverne Cox has suddenly exited E!’s red carpet coverage.

A few days before the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Laverne Cox She announced her departure from her role as host of E! ‘s Live red carpet coverage after three successful years as the network’s face of awards season.

Cox, known for her signature question of celebrities, “What story are you telling with your clothes tonight?” Her stunning appearance, with her rare and vintage high-end dresses, brought charisma and originality to every moment on the red carpet.

Having taken over the role in 2021, replacing longtime host Giuliana Rancic, Laverne Cox has quickly become a fan favorite due to her warmth, wit, and deep appreciation for fashion and celebrity culture.

Friday, January 3. Laverne Cox She revealed that she will be stepping down from her role as host of the show E! ‘s Live red carpet coverage after three years as one of the most recognizable faces on award season broadcasts.

“It is with an incredible amount of gratitude that I have decided not to return as a presenter to cover the red carpet for #LiveFromE,” Cox began her Instagram post, which included a collection of her most memorable moments over the years. “I am extremely proud of the work we have done during my three-year tenure. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone at @nbcuniversal, eentertainment, and denofthievestv for your incredible support.”

She continued, “These moments are a reminder to me of what an amazing privilege it is to talk with some of the world’s greatest artists about their work, navigating the pressures of success, etc.”

Cox teased some of the upcoming projects she’s working on as she told her fans that she’s looking forward to “continuing to grow, develop, and explore amazing opportunities as an actress, artist, host, and speaker.”

“I hope you will all continue with me on my evolving journey,” she added. “Listen to my new comedy series ‘Clean Slate’ premiering on Amazon Prime on February 6.”

With the announcement coming just two days before the Golden Globe Awards, many fans found her exit very surprising.

according to E!Laverne Cox will not be present on the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Instead, “Access Hollywood” star Zuri Hall and comedian Heather McMahon will conduct live interviews with nominees and attendees throughout the evening.

However, others couldn’t help but flood the comments section with gratitude. “You are simply amazing and amazing. You have an innate ability to communicate and make others feel at ease,” one user wrote. “Congratulations on your next trip.”

“Awards season will never be the same,” another admitted.

“You were uniquely qualified for this!” A third commented. “You came, you served, and you left us wanting more. Well done, my dear!”

“Seeing you take on this role means a lot,” said another person. “On the next milestones. Thank you for making email relevant again without a shadow.”

Another Instagram user wrote: “What an epic journey! You aced this party with all the beauty, fun, sophistication and preparation!!! Brava and thank you for inviting me to showcase my talent and our mutual love of magic and epic. Moments on the World Stage Here’s to more amazing red carpets with you on the side The other is from the microphone.

The Emmy-nominated actress is set to star in Prime Video’s upcoming comedy series “Clean Slate.”

The show centers around Cox’s character, Desiree Slate, who returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama, years after leaving for New York City as a teenager.

Her goal is to reconnect with her father, Harry Slate (played by George Wallace), an outspoken car wash owner. However, after receiving an email from his estranged child, Harry was expecting a son to show up on his doorstep – not his daughter.

“After being away for 23 years, she says in the pilot, after being in really dysfunctional relationships with men, she realized she had to go back to the source of the first unavailable man in her life, which was her father.” He said Entertainment Weeklyteasing that “we discover throughout the series that there are other reasons for her to come home as well.”

This year’s Golden Globe nominees present a particularly diverse lineup, due in part to a disrupted release schedule following Hollywood’s twin strikes in 2023 and a revamped voting body.

Despite the change, the star power is still undeniable, as Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya prepare to light up the red carpet.

Top contenders like “Brutalist” and “Conclave” will compete in the Best Drama category, while “Anora” and “Wicked” will go head-to-head with Emilia Pérez — who leads the pack with 10 nominations — in the Best category. Musical/comedy race.

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will air Sunday on CBS at 8pm ET/5pm PT and will stream live on Paramount+ with Showtime.