Miss Lawrence

The birth of "Miss Lawrence" came from the exploration of himself and the freedom of self expression in the beauty industry. Identifying the thing that most attracted him to women, "BEAUTY", is what propelled the lip-stick wearing, high-heel PUMPIN, and overall fashion flexible and gender non-conforming man to adhere to the image he saw at core.

Lawrence ‘Miss Lawrence’ Washington

The actor/singer, and activist sees career come full circle with a role in Lee Daniel’s latest movie “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” set to be released in 2021. 

Lawrence Washington, better known as Miss Lawrence, is the extraordinary, gender non-conforming actor/singer, entertainer and activist who played Miss Bruce on the hit FOX series “Star.” Created by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy, “Star” followed the lives of three ambitious singers trying to make it in the cutthroat music business, and Lawrence revels in the role of hair stylist/best friend to co-star Queen Latifah’s character.

It was Miss Lawrence’s eye for style and snappy sense of humor and wit that caught the attention of Bravo Network’s Andy Cohen who cast Miss Lawrence to co-host  Bravo’s “Fashion Queens” with TV personality Bevy Smith.

In 2015, a cameo appearance on FOX’s “Empire” led to him being featured in “Star” – a role that for the series second season has been expanded into a regular character that is beloved by fans and critics a lot.

 “My career has come full circle,” Miss Lawrence says. “I’ve always been a lover of the Arts Singing, dancing, acting etc, and after serving 20 years in the beauty industry I’m now able to devote all of my energy on acting.”

 Miss Lawrence has been featured in numerous media outlets, including magazines such as Paper Magazine, Upscale, Tenth and many more . His television appearances include CBS’s “The Insider,” Fox “Good Day New York” Good Day Atlanta””Good Morning America” “The Real” and “The Steve Harvey Show.”

 Currently Miss Lawrence is not only slaying the big screens, but also creating powerful message driven music anthems. The release of Miss Lawrence’s 1st single as an independent artist “Say Her Name” grew thunderous attention and applauds for its homage to women’s culture. As an Atlanta native, Miss Lawrence is currently a board member of The City of Atlanta’s LGBTQ advisory board appointed by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Miss L enjoys supporting  causes in which he believes in, especially those related to eradicating homophobia and promoting a positive view of the LGBTQ community as it relates to Black lives. Miss Lawrence has worked closely with the National Action Network on the subject of LGBTQ Rights and Homophobia in the Black Community. Additionally, he has promoted the Human Rights Campaign’s effort “This is Luv,” and has been a strong advocate of the Ali Forney Center, whose focus is helping young homeless LGBTQ individuals, The Black AIDS Institute, and other local community foundations who’s focus is about uplifting the LGBTQ community.

 “I have never followed societal norms. I am a Black Gay Gender non-conforming individual and I’ve always reached toward being my authentic self. Being honest about who I am in my personal and professional life is where, I believe, my Grace shows up.”

-Miss Lawrence

 
It’s very important to stay to connected to your core. If it’s not soul satisfying, if your emotions and talents aren’t connected to the same thing, it’s easy to lose your self awareness and self control
— Miss Lawrence