15 Times Laverne Cox's Inner And Outer Beauty Blew Us Away

There are few stars who use their celebrity for good quite as genuinely and passionately as Laverne Cox. The work that she has doneon screenis paralleled only by the work she has done toincrease visibility and awarenessaround the transgender community.

Beyond that, Cox, who happens to be amongst our picks for one of thebest-dressed celebritiesin Hollywood, wows us regularly with her relatable attitude. A glance at herInstagram feedmight fool someone into thinking they're looking at just another one of their friends.

It's that down-to-earth nature and commitment to spreading awareness that make Cox shine. In honor of the star's 32nd birthday on May 29, behold, 15 times her beauty -- both inside and out -- blew us away.

1. When she was just as much as aBeyonce fan-girlas all of us:

2. When she was basically every friend you have during karaoke:

3. When she was feeling herself enough to get a friend to take photos of her on the beach:

4. When she was a woman who supports other women (always):

5. And preached about theimportanceofself-acceptance:

6. When shelit up the New York City sky to create awareness for National Bullying Prevention Month:

7. When she wore this stunner on the 2014 Emmys red carpet:

8. And this show-stopper on the 2016 SAG Awards red carpet:

9. And this glorious gown on the 2016 Billboard Awards red carpet:

10. When she stripped down for apowerful photoshootin Allure:

11. When she slayed the braid game:

12. And wore THIS out to the club:

12. Not to mention, every single time she educatesher friendsand followers about other badass transgender icons:

14. When she was a sucker for a bargain:

15. And when she somehow even made even a cap and gown look downright fierce:

Pour it up, girl!

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.