Tracee Ellis Ross Was 'Frightened' of Mum Diana's Pal Andy Warhol

Tracee Ellis Ross Recalls Being Scared by Andy Warhol During a Childhood Encounter

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Tracee Ellis Ross has shared a childhood memory that many might find surprising: she was actually frightened by iconic pop artist Andy Warhol. Meeting Andy Warhol Tracee Ellis Ross explains to Keke Palmer why she doesn’t go by her father’s last name, Silverstein, and instead chose to use “Ellis Ross” 😳👀 pic.twitter.com/hXFntCZwPl— Killa 🌺 (@KillaKreww) July 15, 2026 Speaking on a recent episode of the Ba…

Tracee Ellis Ross was 'frightened' of mum Diana's pal Andy Warhol

While Tracee Ellis Ross had the opportunity to meet Lucille Ball as a child, and singer Marvin Gaye was a regular caller to the family house, there were some celebrities she wasn’t so keen on.

Tracee Ellis Ross Names Celebrity Friend of Mom Diana Ross Who ‘Frightened’ Her Growing Up

Tracee Ellis Ross grew up rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but one of her mom Diana Ross’ friends left a particular impression. Tracee, 52, named some of the celebrities she has been “starstruck” by on the Tuesday, July 14, episode of the “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast, recalling how […]

Tracee Ellis Ross says she was ‘not star-struck’ but ‘actually frightened’ by this celeb while growing up

The daughter of Diana Ross encountered the famous regularly.Tracee Ellis Ross in April; Andy Warhol circa 1985Credit: Anna Webber/Getty; Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via GettyKey PointsTracee Ellis Ross recalled that pop artist Andy Warhol “frightened” her as a child.Warhol photographed Tracee’s mother, singer Diana Ross, with her daughters in 1981 to use as the basis for silkscreen portraits.The iconic artist died in 1987.As the daughter of Suprem…

Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on the funny encounters she had with stars like Michael Jackson growing up.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: Tracee Ellis Ross speaks onstage during the 28th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at The Ebell of Los Angeles on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Costume Designers Guild)Photo by: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images ‘I met some of the most extraordinary people,’ Tracee Ellis Ross shares funny stories from her childhood as Diana Ross’ daughter. Growing …

Tracee Ellis Ross Reveals What Celebrity Scarred Her As A Child

Tracee Ellis Ross said she met a lot of celebrities as the daughter of Dianna Ross. But one celebrity in particular struck fear in her. Appearing on a recent episode of Baby, This is Keke Palmer, Tracee explained meeting lots of famous people. “I met some of the most extraordinary people.” “Andy Warhol painted me and my sisters,” she added. “I met him. I was not star-struck. I was actually frightened.” When asked by Palmer why she was afraid, Tr…