Laverne Cox brought her boyfriend, a theater co. president, to the SAGs

Laverne Cox had several fashion changes over the weekend. She wore a Prabal Gurung crimson draped gown to the SAGs and then changed into an India Laposh sparkly blue pantsuit (photo below) for the after party, which she split in the pants while she was dancing. On Friday, at an EW party honoring the SAG nominees, she wore a pink Michael Costello gown (photo below) complete with a jeweled neckline leading down to the waist. It was an incredible dress. She knows fashion and style and she’s often switches up her look.

Anyway we’re here to talk about Laverne’s boyfriend now that we’re hearing about him. He’s a Canadian theater and film company president whom she brought as her plus one to the SAG Awards and the after party. The two have been together (or have known each other) for at least a year and a half, which is impressive considering how long they’ve kept their romance undercover. There’s a photo of them together at the 2014 Emmys, which were in August, 2014. Here’s more on her boyfriend, thanks to US Magazine. His name is Jono Freedrix and he sounds like a great guy.

The Orange Is the New Black star, 31, is dating Jono Freedrix, president of The Virtual Stage, a Vancouver-based film and theater company, sources confirm to Us Weekly.

Cox and Freedrix were spotted packing on the PDA at the Weinstein Company/Netflix SAG Awards afterparty at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood on Saturday, January 30.

According to an eyewitness, Cox wasn’t shy about getting close to her beau. [She] spent the evening dancing with and kissing Freedrix. At one point in the night, the source says Freedrix even playfully slapped her ass. Cox was having so much fun, another source adds, that she split her pants dancing!

According to his website, Freedrix is a former high school teacher who ran an award-winning teen filmmaking program called Killarney Films.

[From Us Magazine]

That must have been embarrassing to split her pants and I hope Laverne had someone on hand to deliver a change of clothes or do a quick stitch up. I had the pleasure of seeing Laverne speak last year during her college tour. When my son came in and saw her being interviewed on the red carpet at the SAGs he got excited and said “we saw her!” She made a big impression on both of us and I’m happy to see her coupled up. I mean I’m sure she was fine being single too but I like having an excuse to gossip about her.

photo credit: Getty and WENN

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  1. Melly says:

    LOVE her, and her man is a fine as hell. Yum.

  2. emmyb1608 says:

    I’m a bit late to the party as I’ve only just started watching OITNB, but Burset is one of my favourite characters… She exudes glamour, even in a prison uniform!

  3. popodamofo says:

    I love that pic of her pouring champagne. She looks like she’s genuinely enjoying herself.

    • INeedANap says:

      Haha I just changed my phone background to that picture! Her face is perfect, like “while I’m here I might as well!”

    • Little Darling says:

      That picture needs to be my anthem in life!

      Aside, she’s a lovely woman, I love everything about her.

  4. Sixer says:

    I remember your article about going to see her, Celebitchy, and what a big impression she made on you. One of my favourite Celebitchy posts ever.

  5. Josefina says:

    I totally agree on Laverne’s style. I think what really separates her from the rest of Hollywood is I think she genuinely enjoys herself on the red carpet. Most actresses look so stiff. Laverne could wear whatever, her attitude will make it work.

  6. Margo S. says:

    She is so beautiful! Her and her man look so good together!!!

  7. CornyBlue says:

    Aww. Thats so sweet!!

  8. Sarah01 says:

    Her boyfriend is good looking just like her, both look great together.

  9. babsie says:

    Proof that no one should wear jumpsuits, if Laverne Cox can’t pull them off. Congrats to the couple though. They look very cute together.

    • Crumpet says:

      Really? I think she kills it.

      • Babsie says:

        I just don’t like them. I concede she wears them better than most, but what doesn’t she wear well. The woman has style.

    • Breakfast Margaritas says:

      It’s a beautiful jumpsuit but looks a bit boxy on her. If it had some wide leg flair it might’ve created the illusion of hips. I’m not feeling the very obvious wiggy wig either. She usually does better with her weave. I’m happy for her that she’s dating .

    • Zaid says:

      Maybe is the way she is posing?

      • amilu says:

        That pose is incredibly awkward-looking. I think this outfit would’ve been much more successful as a gown.

  10. Jules says:

    Damn, that is one good looking couple!

  11. Mikeyangel says:

    They are a gorgeous couple! She looks like so much fun to be around!

  12. Snowflake says:

    He is cute!!!

  13. Colette says:

    Good for Laverne.I find it interesting that no media mentioned Queen Latifah brought her girlfriend Eboni.

  14. kri says:

    I love that pic of her with the champagne bottle. It kind of sums up everything I like about her.

  15. TOPgirl says:

    Holy Grail! Dam..he looks good. They are cute together.

  16. poppy says:

    Gaaaaaaaah, I don’t think I’ll ever get over how incredibly gorgeous she is!

  17. Bread and Circuses says:

    That red dress was AMAZING on her, although I do like the magenta one with the statement jewellery too.

  18. Spittair says:

    Damn girl, he’s fine. Good for her

  19. Jo says:

    Laverne is just gorgeous and manages to be classy & gracious in seemingly every situation. It’s great to see her any time, and even better to see her looking so happy. Big fan.