Laverne Cox helps Mindy Lahiri love her expanding body on 'The Mindy Project.'

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On Tuesday night's episode of The Mindy Project, Laverne Cox of Orange is the New Black guest-starred in a very important role.

As Mindy Lahiri's body continued to change from her first pregnancy, she was having issues with how she felt, despite being an OB/GYN who should know exactly what to expect of her own pregnancy.

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Cox played Mindy's pregnancy stylist, Sheena, who is also Tamra's cousin. She offered to perform the "beautification" process on Mindy's body since she was feeling so self-conscious.

It ended up being just what the doctor ordered.

After fans have heard a lot about Tamra's cousin, Sheena, the anticipation was high for viewers to finally meet her.

Sheena was built up to be a know-it-all who wasn't afraid to voice her opinion. As Mindy began to be called "sir" and "big guy" on the streets, Sheena gave her some wisdom about body love.

This episode was also monumental as it was the first time Mindy's gender being questioned and the topic of her body actually seemed to get to her.

Sheena made Mindy feel a lot better about herself and even yelled at Danny for not helping make Mindy feel beautiful while she is in such a delicate state.

Cox, who is openly transgender in real-life, made Mindy feel better about herself and helped her to feel comfortable on the inside.

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