Laverne Cox celebrates at Justin Timberlake concert after making history as first openly transgender actress nominated for Emmy

Laverne Cox celebrated making television awards history on Thursday by attending an exclusive Justin Timberlake concert in New York City.
The 30-year-old Orange Is The New Black star earlier in the day became the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for an Emmy.
Laverne has become a fan favourite for her portrayal as Litchfield Penitentiary's resident hairdresser Sophia Burset in the hit Netflix series.

Reason to celebrate: Laverne Cox attended an exclusive Justin Timberlake show on Thursday after being nominated for a Primetime Emmy

The actress rocked a sleeveless mint green mini-dress with a a narrow black grid cinched around her waist at the opening of a new cosmetics store and at the concert.
Laverne had her long flaxen tresses down and added inches to her height with black high heels.