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Tracee Ellis Ross

Also known as Tracee Joy Silberstein

Born
Oct 29, 1972age 53
height
5'7" (or 170 cm)
body type
Average
nationality
American

Career

Active 1996 – present

Biography

About Tracee Ellis Ross

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Tracee Ellis Ross, born October 29, 1972, is an American actress with a career spanning three decades. She first gained fame as Joan Clayton on the UPN/CW comedy "Girlfriends" (2000-2008), a role that earned her two NAACP Image Awards. She later starred as Dr. Rainbow Johnson on the ABC hit "Black-ish" (2014-2022), winning a Golden Globe and six NAACP Image Awards. Her performance also earned five Primetime Emmy nominations.

Beyond television, Ross has appeared in films like "Hanging Up" (2000), "I-See-You.Com" (2006), and "Daddy's Little Girls" (2007). In 2019, she co-created the "Black-ish" spin-off "Mixed-ish," and in 2020 she starred in and recorded the soundtrack for the musical "The High Note." She is the daughter of Diana Ross and Robert Ellis Silberstein, and she began her career hosting the pop-culture show "The Dish" on Lifetime.

Ross has built a substantial social media following, with over 11 million Instagram followers. She also maintains a YouTube presence with over 100,000 subscribers. At 53, she continues to work as an actress, producer, and influencer. Her natural hair and average build are often noted in her public appearances. She stands 5'7" with brown eyes and black hair. Her measurements are 34-22-40, with a bra cup size of 34D.

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Personal

Years Active
1996-present (started around 23 years old; 30 years active)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, United States

Body

Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
147 lbs (or 67 kg)
Measurements
34–22–40 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.55
Bra/Cup Size
34D show conversions - UK: 34D, EU: 75D, AU: 12D, JP: 75D

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11.4m (as of May 2026)

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Frequently asked

What awards has Tracee Ellis Ross won?

She has won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in 'Black-ish' and multiple NAACP Image Awards for her work in both 'Girlfriends' and 'Black-ish.'

How is Tracee Ellis Ross related to Diana Ross?

She is the daughter of singer Diana Ross and Robert Ellis Silberstein.

Has Tracee Ellis Ross worked on any spin-offs?

Yes, she co-created 'Mixed-ish,' a prequel spin-off of 'Black-ish,' in 2019.

What was her first major film role?

Her first major studio role was in 'Hanging Up' (2000), directed by Diane Keaton.

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