Laverne Cox just shared this totally fierce sneak peek of “Sweet Transvestite” from “Rocky Horror”

By Rachel sanoff

September 20, 2016

By Rachel sanoff

September 20, 2016

Today, we are exactly one month away from the premiere of The Rocky Horror Picture Show remake on Fox, starring the one and only Laverne Cox as the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

Leading up to the highly anticipated night, the remake’s stars have been sharing teasers of the movie’s most legendary musical numbers. Recently, Victoria Justice (who is taking over the role of Janet, originated on film by Susan Sarandon) Tweeted a snippet of “Touch Me” — making us shiver with antici… pation for the premiere. (HAD TO DO IT.)

Another beloved song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show? “Sweet Transvestite,” a show-stopping number performed by Dr. Frank-N-Furter himself. Here is Tim Curry absolutely slaying in the original:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCZDWZFtyWY?feature=oembed

There had originally been some controversy regarding trans woman Laverne's casting as a character who identified as a "transvestite."

But Laverne spoke to Out about why the film is so important to the LGBT community — and especially dissected its use of that term:

"A lot of people have been critical of a transgender woman playing a character who refers to herself as a 'transvestite.' But it’s really important to note that in 1975, our understanding of the term transvestite was not the same as today. [Activist] Sylvia Rivera is one of my favorite examples of someone who referred to herself as a transvestite' in the ’70s... These pioneers used the term to further themselves, but we also need to note that, yes, transvestite is an antiquated term. I think it’s possible to have a conversation about how language evolves. We can do that, and we can also enjoy Rocky Horror in 2016."

And while we didn't think it was possible for Laverne Cox to be more fierce than she already is -- she has proven us wrong with the sneak peek of "Sweet Transvestite" posted on her Instagram.