Contributor

Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress

Charming, multi-faceted, versatile and beautiful are just a few of the characteristics that define Tracee Ellis Ross and make her one of the hottest chameleons in the entertainment industry today. She is described as a “trend setter with signature style,” and a woman “gracefully redefining the rules for success.”

Ross is best known as the star of the hit sitcom "Girlfriends," which ran for eight seasons on The UPN/CW network. Her role on the series earned her eight NAACP Image Award nominations including two wins, one in 2007 and another in 2009, in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She recently starred in and produced the BET series "Reed Between the Lines," opposite Malcolm Jamal Warner.

Ross was also seen in the short film series "FIVE." She appeared in "Lili," directed by Alicia Keys. Produced by Jennifer Aniston, Kristin Hahn, Paula Wagner, Marta Kaufman, Franacesa Silvestri and Kevin Chinoy, the collection of 5 short films aired on Lifetime in October 2011 and served as a vehicle to inform and inspire dialogue, research, prevention, and legislation supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Demi Moore and Jennifer Aniston directed other shorts in the series.

In 2012, the fashion influencer expanded her vast digital influence by launching her official website Traceeellisross.com. The lifestyle site offers readers an inspiring mix of fashion and beauty features, alongside health-conscious posts for body and mind.

Other past credits include turns in “Love, Loss and What I Wore” on stage in New York and LA, HBO's “LIFE Support” with Queen Latifah, Tyler Perry's "Daddy's Little Girls" with Gabrielle Union and "Hanging Up" with Jennifer Connelly and Marcia Gay Harden.

Submit a tip

Do you have info to share with HuffPost reporters? Here’s how.