"Orange is the New Black" actress Laverne Cox is quite comfortable about her influence and responsibility in the trans community, as she remains thankful for living her dream.

In an interview with E! News, "Orange is the New Black" actress Laverne Cox said that she continues to be touched by the amount of support that she gets, as well as being an inspiration to others.

"I was in Virginia earlier this week and I met this amazing young man. He's 16 years old, his name is Andrew, and he came to my talk and we got to meet and do a photo afterwards, and he gave this letter and I read the letter afterwards and I was just bawling," she said.

Reportedly, the teenager shared that when he came out to his family, they were very supportive but he's still depressed whenever he goes to school. "Apparently he found out I was coming to Richmond and everyone just told me that he just perked up immediately and got really excited," she added.

"Orange is the New Black" actress Laverne Cox then expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to live her dream.

"I'm very lucky to be living the American dream right now when so many of my trans siblings are not so lucky. And just that he would be inspired just that I was coming-that would change his mood, and give him hope and a sense of inspiration. It's a lot of responsibility, but I thank you," she said.

"Orange is the New Black" actress Laverne Cox graced the cover of TIME, becoming the first transgender to do so.

In the accompanying interview, the actress said that everybody should not be limited by the genitalia they are born with.

"If someone needs to express their gender in a way that is different, that is okay, and they should not be denied healthcare. They should not be bullied. They don't deserve to be victims of violence. ... That's what people need to understand, that it's okay and that if you are uncomfortable with it, then you need to look at yourself," she said.