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Tracee Ellis Ross

What is tracee ellis ross?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Birth name Tracee Joy Silberstein[1]
Birth date October 29, 1972[1]
Birth place Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
Profession Actress[1]
Known for *Girlfriends* (2000–2008) and *Black-ish* (2014–2022)[1]

Tracee Ellis Ross is an American actress, best known for starring in the TV series *Girlfriends* and *Black-ish*. She is the daughter of singer Diana Ross.

Context

Tracee Ellis Ross is the daughter of Motown singer Diana Ross [1]. She is not related to Marion Ross or Bob Ross, despite sharing a surname. Her career includes lead roles in *Girlfriends* and *Black-ish* [1].

Documented claims

  • She had lead roles in *Girlfriends* and *Black-ish*. [1]
  • She received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for *Black-ish*. [1]
  • She won a Golden Globe for her work on *Black-ish* in 2016. [2]

Related

Glengarry Glen RossFilmen Glengarry Glen Ross delar efternamnet Ross och är känd, men har ingen direkt koppling till Tracee Ellis Ross.

Questions and answers

Has Tracee Ellis Ross ever been married?

The sources do not mention her marital status.

Is Tracee Ellis Ross Diana Ross's biological daughter?

Yes, she is the daughter of singer Diana Ross [1].

What is Tracee Ellis Ross' ethnicity?

The sources do not specify her ethnicity.

Sources

  1. Tracee Ellis Ross - Age, TV Shows & Movies — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Trivia - Tracee Ellis Ross - IMDb — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People