Tracee Ellis Ross, born Tracee Joy Silberstein on October 29, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, is an accomplished American actress, singer, producer, and television host. She is the daughter of legendary Motown singer Diana Ross and music manager Robert Ellis Silberstein.

Tracee Ellis Ross adopted her stage name to honor both of her parents after her father dropped the surname Silberstein. She has a younger sister, Chudney Lane Silberstein, and an older half-sister, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, as well as a half-brother, actor and musician Evan Ross.

Her career began with independent films and variety series, and she gained widespread recognition for her role as Joan Clayton in the UPN/CW comedy series "Girlfriends" from 2000 to 2008.

Her performance earned her two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. She also appeared in films such as "Hanging Up" (2000), "I-See-You.Com" (2006), and "Daddy's Little Girls" (2007). She continued her television success with the BET sitcom "Reed Between the Lines" (2011), winning her third NAACP Image Award for the role.

From 2014 to 2022, she starred as Dr. Rainbow Johnson in the ABC comedy series "Black-ish," a role that earned her six NAACP Image Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy.

In 2019, she co-created a prequel spin-off of "Black-ish" titled "Mixed-ish". Tracee also starred in and recorded the soundtrack album for the musical film "The High Note" (2020).

Tracee Ellis Ross is also known for her bold and colorful fashion choices, often mixing vintage pieces with modern trends. She owns Pattern Beauty, a hair-care line for curly hair. She is also a motivational speaker, providing inspiration and guidance to many with her skills and experiences.