Tracee Ellis Ross — Biography
Tracee Ellis Ross, born Tracee Joy Silberstein, is a prominent American actress. Her notable television performances include leading roles in the UPN series "Girlfriends," which aired from 2000 to 2008, and the ABC series "Black-ish," running from 2014 to 2022. She is the daughter of legendary actress and Motown artist Diana Ross and Robert Ellis Silberstein. Ross's career began with roles in independent films and various television programs. She also took on hosting duties for Lifetime's pop culture program, "The Dish." Her first significant studio role came in 2000 with Diane Keaton's film "Hanging Up." In the same year, she ventured into comedy as a regular on MTV's "The Lyricist Lounge Show," a hip-hop variety series blending musical performances, dramatic scenes, and comedic sketches. In February 2006, she appeared in Kanye West's music video for "Touch The Sky," portraying the best friend of West's former partner. From 2000 to 2008, she captivated audiences as Joan Clayton, the lead character in the UPN/CW comedy "Girlfriends," earning two NAACP Image Awards for her outstanding performance. Her filmography also includes "Hanging Up" (2000), "I-See-You.Com" (2006), and "Daddy's Little Girls" (2007). Ross later returned to television as Dr. Carla Reed in the BET sitcom "Reed Between the Lines" (2011), for which she received her third NAACP Image Award. Her starring role as Dr. Rainbow Johnson in the ABC comedy "Black-ish" from 2014 to 2022 garnered her six NAACP Image Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy. Additionally, she has been recognized with nominations for two Critics' Choice Television Awards and five Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In 2019, Ross was a co-creator of "Mixed-ish," a spin-off prequel to "Black-ish." In 2020, she starred in and contributed to the soundtrack album for the musical film "The High Note." As of March 2024, her social media presence includes a substantial following of 11.3 million on Instagram and 103,000 subscribers on YouTube.
