Biography
Who is Tracee Ellis Ross?
Early life and education
Tracee was born in Los Angeles on October 29, 1972. Her parents are Diana Ross, a Motown singer, and Robert Ellis Silberstein, a music business manager. She has siblings named Evan Ross and Rhonda Ross Kendrick. Tracee attended school at Riverdale Country School and later went to Brown University, graduating in 1994 with a theatre degree. She also studied at the William Esper Studio. In her youth, she worked as a model and served as an editor for fashion magazines like Mirabella.
Career beginnings and television roles
Tracee Ellis Ross gained major recognition for her role as Joan Clayton in the television series Girlfriends. This show aired on UPN and The CW from 2000 to 2008. Her portrayal of the character earned her two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. She also appeared in the film Hanging Up in 2000 and the movie I-See-You.Com in 2006. These early film roles helped establish her as a versatile performer.
Later, she appeared as Dr. Carla Reed on the BET sitcom Reed Between the Lines starting in 2011. This performance led to her third NAACP Image Award. She also acted in independent films such as Far Harbor and Daddy's Little Girls.
Black-ish success
From 2014 to 2022, Tracee Ellis Ross starred as Dr. Rainbow Johnson in the ABC comedy series Black-ish. This role brought her significant acclaim and multiple awards, including six NAACP Image Awards and a Golden Globe for Best Actress. She was also nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards for this work. Her 2016 Emmy nomination made her the first African-American woman nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category in thirty years.
In 2019, she helped create a spin-off series called Mixed-ish. Beyond acting, she provided the voice for the title character in the animated project Jodie, which was based on the Daria franchise.
Musical performance and hosting
In 2020, she starred in the musical film The High Note as the character Grace Davis. This role allowed her to make a singing debut, and she recorded the soundtrack album for the movie. The lead single from the album, titled Love Myself, was released through Republic Records. Throughout her career, she has frequently worked as a host. She presented the BET Awards in 2015 and 2016, and she hosted the American Music Awards in 2017 and 2018. Also, she emceed the second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Personal endeavors and background
Tracee Ellis Ross serves as the CEO of Pattern Beauty LLC, a company based in El Segundo, California, that produces hair care products. She is a recipient of an honorary degree from Spelman College. Regarding her health, she has spoken publicly about having ptosis, which affects her left eyelid. She also hosted a podcast titled I Am America from 2021 to 2023, which explored themes of community and identity. She maintains close ties with her step-siblings from her mother's marriage to Arne Naess Jr.
Birthday and age
Tracee Ellis Ross was born on October 29, 1972, which makes Tracee 54 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Tracee shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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