Fans Speculate About Laverne Cox Character Kacy Duke From Inventing Anna, Where Is Fitness Guru Now?

May 2024 ยท 3 minute read

There are rumors that Kacy Duke is a transgender in real life. 

As words about the new Netflix series based on the real-life story of Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvy, goes around, viewers are curious to find out about one of the key characters, Kacy Duke. 

Laverne Cox portrays the role of Kacy, which makes netizens wonder if she is a transgender in real life as well. Here are the answers to your questions. 

Is It True Kacy Duke Is Transgender In Real Life?

It is not true that Kacy Duke is transgender in real life. Her role, however, is portrayed by a trans actor named Laverne Cox in Inventing Anna, which has possibly sparked the rumors. 

Kacy is a fitness specialist and celebrity trainer. She was born and raised in New York City. Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Johnson, Lenny Kravitz, Gwen Stefani, Bruce Willis, Julianne Moore, Denzel Washington, and many more have been her previous clients.

She has also worked as a spokeswoman for companies such as Dove Deoderant, Kellogg's, and Nike. Furthermore, she also founded the Group Fitness Director of Equinox Fitness Clubs.

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She has created various creative fitness programs for Equinox and companies in North America, Japan, and Europe using her insightful training strategies for body and spirit. 

Besides being a fitness guru, she is a frequent contributor to several high-profile publications, including Elle, Essence, Fitness, In Style, Shape, and Vogue. She is also the author of The Show It Love Workout (McGraw-Hill).

Laverne Cox Portrayed Fitness Guru Kacy Duke In Inventing Anna 

Laverne Cox portrayed the role of fitness guru, Kacy Duke, in Inventing Anna. 

Anna discovered Kacy online and attended her training session with her friend Neff. The young socialite ordered a $4,500 package immediately following the first session.

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After that, they became good friends, but Duke was not aware of the storm she was invited into her life. When she went on a trip with Anna, she paid for the flight ticket back to the U.S., as Anna's credit cards did not work, writes The Cinemaholic. 

She also let her stay in her apartment and tried to help her. But, Anna still did not come clean and was arrested in 2017 in a sting operation. 

Kacy Duke from Inventing Anna Real Face- Meet Her On Instagram

The face of the real Kacy Duke of Inventing Anna can be seen on her Instagram. The fitness consultant usually shares her pictures online. 

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She is a mother and a grandmother already. She has shared videos and images of her grandchild and son on her IG handle. 

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