Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Tracee Ellis Ross Returns
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Feb 19, 2024 
Tracee Ellis Ross, an actress celebrated for her roles in Black-ish and Girlfriends, returns to share her excitement about the acclaimed film American Fiction. She reflects on childhood creativity and how criticism fuels her artistry. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn with memorable stories about friendship dynamics, tech troubles, and hilarious scheduling mishaps between Conan and his team. Tracee also explores the vulnerabilities tied to her career journey, highlighting the balance of beauty, comedy, and personal growth.
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Vanity-Free Comedy
- Conan O'Brien and Tracee Ellis Ross discuss the freedom in comedy's lack of vanity.
- They appreciate the ability to make faces and not prioritize attractiveness.
Facial Expressions
- Tracee Ellis Ross's mom would tell her to "fix her face" while she was telling stories.
- Conan O'Brien's mom warned him his face would freeze if he kept making expressions.
Giggles
- Tracee Ellis Ross's mom suggested she "get the giggles out" by going outside during dinner.
- This was due to her uncontrollable laughter fits, dubbed "10-year giggles" etc.