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All a-flutter! Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox stuns at the Directors Guild of America Awards in Beverly Hills in a chiffon emerald gown

By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline

Published: 06:50 EST, 5 February 2017 | Updated: 06:53 EST, 5 February 2017

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She's been instrumental in raising awareness for LGBT actors since appearing on Orange Is The Black.

And Laverne Cox embraced her flair for a posh frock on Saturday night.

The actress was in attendance at the 69th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in Beverly Hills.

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All a-flutter: Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox stuns at the Directors Guild of America Awards in Beverly Hills in a chiffon emerald gown

Emerald is the new black: The plunging fluttering dress featured a single cross of black detailing on it and had a slit at the leg

She arrived at the event in a stunning floor-length chiffon emerald gown, featuring a fluttering train which she was sure to utilise for dramatic flair in front of the cameras.

The plunging dress featured a single cross of black detailing on it and had a slit at the leg.

The transgender icon flashed her toned pins, showing off her shiny black heels.

Toting a square black bag - with a bold white cross on it and white beading at the handle - the star smiled radiantly for photographers as they snapped away at her.

Stunning: Her wavy raven locks shimmered as she swished her train around her, clearly excited to be at the event

Her wavy raven locks shimmered as she swished her train around her, clearly excited to be at the event.

Posting her outfit onto Instagram, she captioned it, thanking those responsible for her look.

'Custom gown @thainguyenatelier, clutch @thaleblanc, earrings and ring @effyjewelry. Hair @ursulastephen, makeup @theladydeja, styling by @christinajpacelli,' she typed.