History of Tracee Ellis Ross in Timeline
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.
October 29, 1972: Tracee Ellis Ross's Birth
Tracee Ellis Ross was born on October 29, 1972. She is known for her lead roles in television series.
1982: Photo by Andy Warhol
In 1982, Tracee Ellis Ross was photographed by Andy Warhol along with her mother and siblings, and the photo was used for the cover of Diana Ross's album, Silk Electric.
1985: Mother's Marriage to Arne Næss Jr.
In 1985, Tracee Ellis Ross's mother married Arne Næss Jr., giving Tracee three step-siblings.
1987: Birth of Half-Brother Ross Arne
In 1987, Tracee Ellis Ross's half-brother, Ross Arne, was born.
1988: Birth of Half-Brother Evan Ross
In 1988, Tracee Ellis Ross's half-brother, Evan Ross, was born.
1994: Graduation from Brown University
In 1994, Tracee Ellis Ross graduated from Brown University with a theatre degree.
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.
2007: NAACP Image Award for Girlfriends
In 2007, Tracee Ellis Ross won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Girlfriends.
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.
2009: Second NAACP Image Award for Girlfriends
In 2009, Tracee Ellis Ross won a second NAACP Image Award for her role in Girlfriends.
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.
2015: Honorary Doctorate from Brown University
In 2015, Tracee Ellis Ross was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by Brown University.
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.
May 8, 2020: Canceled Theatrical Release of The High Note
The theatrical release of The High Note, starring Tracee Ellis Ross, was originally scheduled for May 8, 2020, but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 15, 2020: Release of Love Myself
On May 15, 2020, Tracee Ellis Ross released her lead single "Love Myself" through Republic Records, from The High Note soundtrack.
May 29, 2020: Release of The High Note on Demand
On May 29, 2020, The High Note, starring Tracee Ellis Ross, was released through video on demand.
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.
2021: Included on Time 100 List
In 2021, Tracee Ellis Ross was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, Time 100.
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.
2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In 2024, Tracee Ellis Ross endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
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