Tracee Ellis Ross

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Summary

Tracee Ellis Ross is an actor and producer known for Girlfriends and Black-ish, which center the relationships, careers, and family lives of black women. She has said she chooses roles that broaden how black women are seen and that creating Hair Tales was intended to show the breadth of black women’s experiences. She dedicated her 2017 Golden Globe to women of color and underrepresented storytellers, and has been a founder of Time’s Up, speaking publicly about sexual harassment and women’s collective action. Her public record includes sustained advocacy for gender equity and representation, alongside her entertainment work.