Nava Mau, the first trans woman to be nominated for best supporting actress in a limited series, talks working with new designer Gigi Goode on her custom look for the night.

The strong and connective tissue that a shared history—and shared making-of-history—can provide was on full display on the Emmys 2024 red carpet in an emotional moment between Laverne Cox and Nava Mau.

Mau made history by becoming the first Latina trans woman to be nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Cox, meanwhile, was notably the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an acting Emmy for Orange is the New Black at the time.

Baby Reindeer' star Nava Mau talks about becoming a trans advocate, her Emmy nomination and what she'd like to do next.

Laverne Cox and “Baby Reindeer” star Nava Mau shared a touching moment Sunday night on the 2024 Emmys red carpet. Cox, who served as an E! News host for the carpet event, fought back tears as Mau approached her for an interview ahead of the ceremony.

Nava Mau and Laverne Cox shared an emotional, tearful embrace at the 2024 Emmy Awards as they celebrated trans visibility.

Laverne Cox is feeling proud at the 2024 Emmys. Cox, 52, who is interviewing many of the night’s nominees for E!’s red carpet coverage, had a moment to catch up with Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau, who is nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie at Sunday’s ceremony.

Now, 10 years later, Nava Mau has the honor of being the first trans woman up for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series. She was nominated for her role as Teri on Netflix's Baby Reindeer. The symmetry in their nominations was not lost on Cox, who began her interview with Mau by repeatedly saying, "I'm so proud of you."