Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross is an accomplished actress, producer, and entrepreneur known for her impactful roles in television and film, as well as her successful haircare brand, Pattern Beauty. After making her big-screen debut in the independent film ‘Far Harbor’ in 1996, Tracee Ellis Ross gained significant recognition for her starring role as Joan Clayton in the UPN/CW comedy series ‘Girlfriends,’ which aired from 2000 to 2008. Her performance earned her two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007 and 2009. Following her success on ‘Girlfriends,’ Ross appeared in the feature film ‘Daddy’s Little Girls’ in 2007 and later took on the role of Dr.

Diversifying her career, Ross launched Pattern Beauty in 2018, a successful haircare line for curly and textured hair, solidifying her position as an entrepreneur and CEO. In 2019, Ross expanded her producing credits by co-creating and narrating ‘Mixed-ish,’ a prequel spin-off of ‘Black-ish.’ The following year, in 2020, she starred in and recorded the soundtrack for the musical film ‘The High Note.’ Her influence and accomplishments were further recognized in 2021 when she was included on the prestigious Time 100 list. Continuing her work as a producer, Ross developed ‘The Hair Tales’ in 2022, the same year she was honored with a Disney Legend Award for her significant contributions to the Walt Disney Company. Most recently, Ross starred in the Oscar-winning film ‘American Fiction’ and the feature film ‘Candy Cane Lane,’ both released in 2023.

Looking ahead, ‘Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross’ is set to premiere on the Roku Channel in 2025, further showcasing her versatility across various platforms and genres.