Tracee Ellis Ross Reflects on 'Racism' in 'Girlfriends'

Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on 'racism' in 'Girlfriends'

Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on 'racism' in 'Girlfriends'Tracee Ellis Ross recently reflected on David Letterman and Jay Leno’s behavior on Girlfriends.For those unaware, Ross played the role of Joan Carol Clayton in the American sitcom television series created by Mara Brock Akil, which ran...

Tracee Ellis Ross says Jay Leno, David Letterman didn’t support ‘Girlfriends’ with guest spots: ‘Is it just racism?’

Tracee Ellis Ross questioned whether racism played a role in why Jay Leno and David Letterman didn’t promote her sitcom ‘Girlfriends’ with guest spots.

Tracee Ellis Ross Addresses Pregnancy Speculation

Tracee Ellis Ross has addressed the viral rumors surrounding her personal life, calling the recent social media speculation that she was expecting a child “nuts.” The actress and producer sat down for a candid conversation on the “What Now? With Trevor Noah” podcast to dismantle the false claims that had been circulating online since June. The rumors gained traction after a manipulated post surfaced depicting Ross holding a pregnancy test. The “…

Tracee Ellis Ross Says Late-Night TV Ignored Girlfriends for 8 Years

Tracee Ellis Ross has called out a late-night TV host for snubbing Girlfriends during the hit comedy’s eight-year run. Appearing on Trevor Noah’s  What Now? podcast, Ross spoke about how television was “very segregated” while Girlfriends was on the air. During her time as lead actress on the show,  Ross said she did “talk shows, no Tonight Show, no David Letterman, no Emmys — had never been to the Emmys.” Ross remembered  Jay Leno, who hosted Th…