Laverne Cox on “Uglies,” Beauty Standards, and Being Herself

Laverne Cox on “Uglies,” Beauty Standards, and Being Herself

A decade ago, Laverne Cox burst on to the scene with her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black,” becoming the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. This month, Laverne stars in the Netflix film “Uglies,” a dystopian story set in a future society where everyone undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery at the age of 16 to become “pretty.” Laverne joins the Bright Side to discuss her latest role, her changing perceptions of beauty standards, and how at 52, she is saying “yes to life.”

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How Nora Ephron Reinvented Romantic Comedy

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Today on the show we chat with writer Ilana Kaplan, author of the book “Nora Ephron at the Movies.” In her book, Kaplan unpacks Nora’s unique universe and what made the films “When Harry Met Sally,” “...

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This Valentine’s Day, How To Protect Your Heart (Literally)

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February is American Heart Month, a time when everyone is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health, and for good reason. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and ...

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Jillian Turecki Believes That in Love, It Begins with You

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Today we are dealing some tough love. Jillian Turecki is a relationship coach, podcast host, and author of the New York Times bestselling book “It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Wi...

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The Power of Loving Yourself First

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We’re kicking off Valentine’s Day week with a thought-provoking conversation with Meghan Keane, author of “Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner.” Meghan challenges conventional ideas about love...

10 Feb 202531min

Poppin’ Off on Super Bowl Buzz, V-Day Decisions, and Bed-iquette

Poppin’ Off on Super Bowl Buzz, V-Day Decisions, and Bed-iquette

Showrunner Tim Palazzola joins in to get into the biggest stories this Super Bowl Weekend — including Kendrick halftime show predictions, and some of the most iconic ads from Super Bowl history. Then,...

7 Feb 202532min

Jordana Brewster on Love, Marriage, and the “Fast” Life

Jordana Brewster on Love, Marriage, and the “Fast” Life

“Fast & Furious” franchise star Jordana Brewster opens up about her new genre-bending date-night slasher “Heart Eyes.” She talks about her own Valentine's Day horror story, and shares sweet memories f...

6 Feb 202532min

Is It Time to Pour One Out for Drinking?

Is It Time to Pour One Out for Drinking?

On this Wellness Wednesday, we are breaking down the Surgeon General’s recent advisory on the link between alcohol and cancer. Dr. Rachel Sayko Adams, a substance use researcher and a Research Associa...

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