Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tracee Ellis Ross
How Tracee Ellis Ross built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Tracee Ellis Ross (born Tracee Joy Silberstein) is a prominent American actress recognized for her leading roles in television series such as Girlfriends (2000-2008) and Black-ish (2014-2022). Her portrayal in Black-ish earned her five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, solidifying her status in the entertainment industry.
1996: Big Screen Debut in Far Harbor
In 1996, Tracee Ellis Ross made her big-screen debut in the independent film Far Harbor.
1998: Starring in Race Against Fear: A Moment of Truth
In 1998, Tracee Ellis Ross starred in the NBC made-for-TV movie Race Against Fear: A Moment of Truth.
2000: Starring in Girlfriends
In 2000, Tracee Ellis Ross began her starring role in the television series Girlfriends.
February 2006: Appearance in Kanye West's Music Video
In February 2006, Tracee Ellis Ross starred in Kanye West's "Touch The Sky" MTV music video.
2006: Appearance in I-See-You.Com
In 2006, Tracee Ellis Ross appeared in the film I-See-You.Com.
2007: Appearance in Daddy's Little Girls
In 2007, Tracee Ellis Ross appeared in the film Daddy's Little Girls.
2008: End of Girlfriends
In 2008, Tracee Ellis Ross's role in the television series Girlfriends came to an end.
2009: Appearance in Labor Pains
In 2009, Tracee Ellis Ross appeared in the film Labor Pains.
2010: Appearance in Private Practice
In 2010, Tracee Ellis Ross appeared in an episode of Private Practice as a pregnant doctor.
October 2011: Premiere of Reed Between the Lines
In October 2011, the sitcom Reed Between the Lines, starring Tracee Ellis Ross, began airing on BET.
2011: Appearance in CSI
In 2011, Tracee Ellis Ross appeared in four episodes of CSI as the estranged wife of Laurence Fishburne's character.
2011: Starring in Reed Between the Lines
In 2011, Tracee Ellis Ross starred in the BET sitcom Reed Between the Lines.
August 2012: Departure from Reed Between the Lines
In August 2012, it was announced that Tracee Ellis Ross would not return for Season Two of Reed Between the Lines.
2014: Starring in Black-ish
In 2014, Tracee Ellis Ross began starring in the television series Black-ish.
2016: Lip Sync Battle Victory
In 2016, Tracee Ellis Ross emerged victorious on Spike's Lip Sync Battle, performing Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" and Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield".
2017: Hosting the American Music Awards
Tracee Ellis Ross hosted the American Music Awards in 2017.
2018: CEO of Pattern Beauty LLC
In 2018, Tracee Ellis Ross became the CEO of Pattern Beauty LLC, producing hair care products.
2018: Hosting the American Music Awards
Tracee Ellis Ross hosted the American Music Awards in 2018.
2019: Co-creating Mixed-ish
In 2019, Tracee Ellis Ross co-created a prequel spin-off of Black-ish titled Mixed-ish.
2019: Hosting The Fashion Awards
In 2019, Tracee Ellis Ross hosted The Fashion Awards.
September 2020: Signing Deal with ABC Signature
In September 2020, Tracee Ellis Ross signed a deal with ABC Signature.
2020: Starring in The High Note
In 2020, Tracee Ellis Ross starred in the musical film The High Note and recorded the soundtrack album for it.
May 2022: Appearance in The Kids in the Hall
In May 2022, after the series finale of Black-ish, Tracee Ellis Ross appeared as Lainie in the seventh episode of the revived The Kids in the Hall.
2022: End of Black-ish
In 2022, Tracee Ellis Ross's role in the television series Black-ish came to an end.
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