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Tracee Ellis Ross on the Joy and Loneliness of Solo Travel
Tracee Ellis Ross on the Joy and Loneliness of Solo Travel

New York Times

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • New York Times

Tracee Ellis Ross on the Joy and Loneliness of Solo Travel

In an episode from Marrakesh, Morocco, Tracee Ellis Ross sits in a bathrobe on the edge of her bed inside a palatial suite at the Royal Mansour hotel. Beside her: a plate of fries and a glass of wine. Having chosen to stay in for the night, she talks to the camera as if it were an intimate friend — while unbraiding her hair and showcasing products from her Pattern Beauty hair-care line. It's a quiet moment, but everything about the scene screams luxury. The host of a new travel show, Ms. Ross, the star of 'Black-ish' and other well known sitcoms like 'Girlfriends,' has been called 'the definition of the rich Black auntie.' As the daughter Diana Ross raised in the fashion world, she knows not everyone can travel as lavishly as she does, and her goal isn't necessarily to be relatable. Instead, she aims to be 'transparent,' she said in a recent interview, about what she feels and looks like when traveling alone. 'Solo Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross,' now available for free on The Roku Channel, premieres at a time when solo travel is growing ever more popular, despite criticisms that it can be scary, boring or unsatisfying. Black women in particular, who are actively prioritizing their well-being, are encouraging one another in Reddit threads and in the comments section of travel enthusiasts' social media accounts. Within these spaces, women are swapping notes on issues like safety, racism, sexism and loneliness — all of which Ms. Ross discusses during her travels to Spain, Mexico and Morocco. The following interview with Ms. Ross has been edited and condensed for clarity. I don't believe in advice. I offer experience and hope. And this is my version. My transparency is about how I can give you a jumping-off point. I say this in the Mexico episode: There's got to be something between cat ladies and Joan of Arc. You know what I mean? Want all of The Times? Subscribe.

Why Tracee Ellis Ross Only Brings 2 Pairs of Underwear When Traveling
Why Tracee Ellis Ross Only Brings 2 Pairs of Underwear When Traveling

Yahoo

time21-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Why Tracee Ellis Ross Only Brings 2 Pairs of Underwear When Traveling

Originally appeared on E! Online is getting intimate about her delicates. The Black-ish alum made a shocking reveal while sharing exactly how much she packs on a trip. 'There's always one bathing suit, a flip flop and one little dress I can roll up,' Tracee, 52, said July 15 during Travel + Leisure's annual World's Best Summit in NYC, according to People. 'There's always two undies.' But after fans took that information and ran with it on social media, she later clarified that she makes sure to pack two pairs in her carry-on—in addition to plenty more in her checked luggage. "I am a habitual overpacker and I always check at least 4 bags with plenty of underwear," she wrote on her Instagram Stories. "Y'all need to quit it!! I ain't got time for this, I'm on vacation!" Even so, she revealed that she typically hand washes her undergarments—including bras, swimsuits and panties—and allows them to air dry while traveling. 'If I'm gone for a month on this trip, you can't pack a month's worth of underwear,' Tracee explained. 'How do you do that? They take up a lot of space.' More from E! Online Dog the Bounty Hunter's Stepson Accidentally Shot and Killed His 13-Year-Old Son Selena Gomez Shares Glimpse Into Birthday Celebrations With Taylor Swift and Benny Blanco Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Alleged Affair at Coldplay Concert The Pattern Beauty founder doubled down on her travel hack while giving fans a look into her solo trip to Paris. 'Hello, so I've been away for quite a while—I don't know it's been like two weeks,' Tracee told the camera in a July 15 TikTok as she wrung out black underwear into a sink. 'And I have a couple of delicates. How much underwear can you bring on a trip? So, it's a handwashing day in Paris. And I'm going to show you some of my hacks.' First, she fills one sink with shower gel and her underwear and then scrubs them, 'like a washing machine,' before transferring them to another sink filled with cold water. She then washes each pair with a bar of soap, letting them rise and soak—as she alternates sinks—ending the first step by wringing them out. In a follow-up video, the Girlfriends alum sat on a floor as she demonstrated the final step, placing all of the black undergarments on a towel, rolling it up, and standing on it, then hanging them on a towel rack to dry. Sharing the hotel amenity that makes the process smoother, Tracee added, 'And in this fancy hotel, the towel rack is heated. So, it's going to dry quickly.' And while Tracee—whose new Roku series Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross premieres July 25—loves sharing tips with the world, she embraces her alone time on vacation more. 'It's very important to me,' Tracee told Travel + Lesure in an interview published in 2023. 'Solo travel, in particular, is how I've come to know and honor myself.' Keep reading for more celeb confessions… Jason Kelce Doesn't Regularly Wash His FeetRobert Pattinson Did Not Watch a Clown Die at the CircusKim Kardashian Reveals How She "Honored" Grandma MJ During Sex With Pete DavidsonMila Kunis Reveals Why She and Ashton Kutcher Keep Bathrooms Doors Open at HomeJoy Behar Admits She's "Had Sex With a Few Ghosts"Jenna Bush Hager Explains Why She Doesn't Use UnderwearBritney Spears Reveals She Has "No Idea" Who Pete Davidson and Scott Disick areJana Kramer Explains Why "Asparagus Pee" Might've Lead To A Breakup With Chris EvansFormer Grey's Anatomy Writer Elisabeth Finch Reveals She Lied About Having CancerKim Kardashian Admits—And Then Double Downs On—Why She Would "Eat Poop" to Look YoungerJelly Roll Admits He Once Pooped His Pants OnstageSolve the daily Crossword

Beloved 2000s Sitcom Stars' Emotional Reunion Leaves Fans Saying '20 Years Later' They All Look 'Even More Beautiful'
Beloved 2000s Sitcom Stars' Emotional Reunion Leaves Fans Saying '20 Years Later' They All Look 'Even More Beautiful'

Yahoo

time11-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Beloved 2000s Sitcom Stars' Emotional Reunion Leaves Fans Saying '20 Years Later' They All Look 'Even More Beautiful'

Beloved 2000s Sitcom Stars' Emotional Reunion Leaves Fans Saying '20 Years Later' They All Look 'Even More Beautiful' originally appeared on Parade. The stars of 2000s hit sitcom Girlfriends just had an epic reunion that has fans deep in their feels. On Friday, June 27, Tracee Ellis Ross (Joan Carol Clayton) took to Instagram to share footage of the moment she and her former costars Jill Marie Jones (Antoinette "Toni" Marie Childs-Garrett), Golden Brooks (Maya Denise Wilkes), and Persia White (Lynn Ann Searcy) linked back up, emotions clearly running high as the friends warmly embraced one another. The Black-ish star teased the "arrival of a special guest" as the social media upload began, while she, Jones, and White power walked across a parking lot to greet an elated Brooks who was popping on the scene, exiting a vehicle to make her way over to join them. Related: In the snippet, they could hardly contain themselves, each seen jumping, dancing, clapping, cheering, and laughing. The women were all dressed in similarly casual black ensembles before getting all dolled up and shooting the end of the video selfie-style, showing off their finished looks with polished hair and makeup. The reunion was seemingly in honor of a special project for the Candy Cane Lane star's Pattern Beauty brand, according to the post's caption. "Back together like we never left 💛 We have something fun to share. Come meet us at the PATTERN 'lounge' tonight! @traceeellisross@therealgolden47@itsmejillmarie@misspersiawhite," it read, along with included hashtags "#patternbeauty#patterncocktail#bts#okaypattern." The joy was palpable—and contagious—with the clip sending hearts aflutter at the sight of the actresses together again, fans eagerly awaiting more from the beloved quad. "I NEEDED THISSSS!!!" one exclaimed, while another admitted, "😍😍😍 I'm so excited and I don't even know what for yet!" More fans also reported feeling warmhearted sensations, adding things like, "😍😍😍😍 The joy I felt watching this!" "I'm thrilled to see this. My heart. 🫶🏾🫶🏾," "I can't stop smiling at this!!! 😩😭😃😃😃," and "When I tell I am screaming and crying 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 this was not on bingo card! We need this!!" Related: "OMG!!!!! Can't wait for this!" another excited comment read, with an additional Instagram user surmising, "Iconic collection!! 🤎🤎🤎🤎 Girlfriend's Movie!!!" Meanwhile, others couldn't get over the ladies' enduring youthfulness. "Why yall out here looking the same 😍😍😍😍👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾," one said, as someone else echoed, "And somehow 20 years later they all look the same! Actually even more beautiful!!" Watch the result of the reunion below! Show creator Mara Brock Akil's Girlfriends premiered on Sept. 11, 2000, on UPN and aired on UPN's successor network, The CW. It ran for eight seasons before being canceled in 2008, and was followed by spin-off The Game starring Tia Mowry (Joan's cousin, Melanie Barnett). Next: Beloved 2000s Sitcom Stars' Emotional Reunion Leaves Fans Saying '20 Years Later' They All Look 'Even More Beautiful' first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.

Tracee Ellis Ross Reunites ‘Girlfriends' Cast In Pattern Commercial
Tracee Ellis Ross Reunites ‘Girlfriends' Cast In Pattern Commercial

Black America Web

time01-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Black America Web

Tracee Ellis Ross Reunites ‘Girlfriends' Cast In Pattern Commercial

Source: Courtesy / Pattern Beauty Tracee Ellis Ross is serving looks, laughs, and luscious curls in the first-ever brand commercial for her award-winning haircare line, Pattern Beauty. Read more and watch inside. Debuting on June 27, 2025, the vibrant ad features a nostalgic and joy-filled reunion of Ross with her Girlfriends castmates—Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones, and Persia White—set in a lively, upbeat lounge where hair is the main event. In the spot, Ross transforms into the 'Chief CURLtender,' a hilarious, all-knowing hair mixologist who whips up custom product cocktails for curly, coily, and tight-textured patrons in need of some serious hydration and definition. From swoops and slick-backs to voluminous curls and coils, each patron—including her beloved Girlfriends —gets a personalized formula that fits their texture and vibe. Ross makes it clear: 'Pattern has got you covered.' The commercial, produced by ATTN: and De La Revolución / Prettybird and directed by the talented creative 'child,' is a celebration of the rituals, textures, and energy that define the Black hair experience. For many fans, seeing the Girlfriends cast reunite for such a culturally intentional moment is a dream come true. 'Hair cocktailing is a common practice in our community—we layer gels, creams, and oils to create formulas that work best for our texture,' Ross said in a press release. 'This spot celebrates those rituals and reminds us that joy lives in our shared hair moments.' The director, child, who is also a member of the Pattern community, brought a distinct and personal touch to the project. 'I'm still pinching myself,' they said. 'Working with Tracee and the Pattern team was truly a dream realized.' Approaching its sixth year on the market, Pattern Beauty remains one of the few Black-founded and Black-owned brands that spans across wash, styling, heat, treatments, and tools. With its launch of this colorful, community-rooted commercial, Pattern is reaffirming its commitment to textured hair, creative self-expression, and Black beauty rituals. Fans can catch the commercial across streaming platforms like Roku, Hulu, Disney+, and Paramount+, with linear TV placements to follow. The message is loud and clear: whatever your texture, PATTERN is here to help you style it with pride. Be sure to follow @patternbeauty and join the #YourTextureYourStyle movement. SEE ALSO Tracee Ellis Ross Reunites 'Girlfriends' Cast In Pattern Commercial was originally published on

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Tracee Ellis Ross on Community and the Power of Celebrating Differences
The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Tracee Ellis Ross on Community and the Power of Celebrating Differences

Business of Fashion

time11-06-2025

  • Business
  • Business of Fashion

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Tracee Ellis Ross on Community and the Power of Celebrating Differences

NAPA, CALIFORNIA — When actress and Pattern Beauty founder and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross was growing up, she often wondered if one day her counter could be lined by products that actually worked for her natural, textured hair. 'Little did I know,' she said on stage at The Business of Beauty Global Forum in Napa Valley, California, 'I was beginning my entrepreneurial, business-building, experiential [journey] to put together what became my brand Bible before I even met my partners.' Ross sat down with The Business of Fashion founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed Tuesday to discuss the meaning of community, and how to create a brand that is rooted in celebrating its customers' differences rather than shared aspirations dictated by culture. The story of Ross' business began in her childhood, when it was rare to see Black women's natural hair on television. Back then, beauty products geared for natural hair framed curly, textured hair as a problem to be fixed, rather than a style to be emphasised or celebrated. It was this lack in representation of Black hair that drove Ross to dream of building Pattern Beauty. It was not an easy start. Ross drew initial scepticism when she eschewed the traditional route of partnering with hair stylists. 'Mostly, stylists had actually gotten my hair in trouble,' she said. 'They were not the people that taught me how to wear my hair naturally. The history of my family, the legacy of my life and others … and my own trial and error is how I discovered what worked for my hair.' Even so, Ross, who does not have a business background — she said that initially she didn't even know what a C suite was, joking, 'Don't you want to be in the 'A suite'?' — has scaled her six-year-old brand by focussing on the message that everyone's hair is unique. 'I don't want anybody to have my hair. I want people to have their hair. And the point is that they need to find the right products to support their hair, and that's what [didn't] exist,' Ross said. Pattern is now stocked at the likes of Ulta Beauty, Sephora and Boots. When it came to actually creating Pattern's product formulations, Ross selected manufacturers based in Los Angeles with whom she would work in close, face-to-face proximity, and personally tested 75 samples for the company's first seven SKUs. Ross remains heavily involved in product testing and recently learned there isn't just an absence in products for textured hair, but a glaring gap in the methodology for these products altogether in the testing phase. Last year, Ross learned that the lab Pattern used had eliminated testing for what's known as 'type-four hair,' or the most tightly coiled of hair textures, because the testing instruments were not effective. In response, Ross and Pattern Beauty VP of product development Ni'Kita Wilson worked with the lab to create workarounds, such as using silicon fingers that imitated consumers' fingers as they run through their hair and wide-tooth combs in lieu of the fine-tooth ones used before. The testing laboratory now implements the solutions Pattern Beauty helped to engineer as the standard method for testing curly hair. To Ross, a business that is centred on customers of colour, even amid broad rollbacks in DEI, is not only possible, but profitable. Calling on people to remember their humanity in whatever role they assume, she said, 'To me, the diversity of our humanity is what makes our world great. And in all honesty, it's also really good business.' The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 is made possible in part by our partners Front Row, Unilever Prestige, Citi, McKinsey & Company, Getty Images, Grown Alchemist and Stanly Ranch and our awards partners L'Oréal Groupe and Sephora. If you are interested in learning about partnership opportunities, please contact us here.

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