Awards Chatter Tracee Ellis Ross - 'Black-ish'
Aug 27, 2017
Tracee Ellis Ross, a Golden Globe-winning actress and daughter of Diana Ross, shares her fascinating journey from growing up in a famous household to finding her voice in Hollywood. She discusses the significance of her character on 'Black-ish' and its ability to spark crucial conversations about race and identity. Ross opens up about her struggles in the industry, including the challenges of being typecast and the impact of beauty standards on self-acceptance. She also reflects on the importance of using her platform to uplift others and tackle social issues.
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One Exercise Changed Her Trajectory
- A single acting exercise at college ignited Ross's passion by letting imagination and storytelling converge.
- That experience shifted her from shy student to theater concentrator and lifelong performer.
Failure Prompted Audition Reinvention
- After many auditions, Ross was dropped by an agency for not "popping" in rooms, which devastated her initially.
- She then focused on discovering who she was and taking one conscious breath in auditions to be present.
Breakthroughs Came Through Persistence
- Ross landed Lyricist Lounge after being a second choice and then secured Girlfriends, which ran eight years and was career-defining.
- The steady work taught her comedic craft through repetition and live-audience performance.