The Hair Tales

Tracee Ellis Ross is an award-winning actress, producer, activist, and CEO. She is best known for portraying Dr. Rainbow Johnson on the hit ABC comedy series “black-ish” and Joan Clayton on the long-running series “Girlfriends.” Her production company, Joy Mill Entertainment, produces content across all platforms and is committed to amplifying multilayered stories that reframe assumptions about how people see themselves and each other. She is an Executive Producer and co-creator of ABC’s “Mixed-ish” and an executive producer and the voice of the upcoming Daria spinoff, “Jodie.” Ross is the CEO and Founder of the industry changing award-winning PATTERN Beauty — a haircare brand she created to fulfill the needs of the curly, coily and tight-textured masses. PATTERN launched in 2019 and sold out of most of its products on the first day. PATTERN serves as an active space for the celebration of Black beauty, and proceeds from sales support organizations and programs that empower women and people of color. The success with PATTERN has also served as a launch pad for Ross’ thought leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). She continues to champion initiatives that position DEI as a key business driver but also helps to reframe the narrative around Black women and Black consumers. Ross has uniquely positioned her affinity for women of color, her voice and influence to advocate for a joyful culture of self-acceptance, inclusivity, and equity across all industries. She has created a groundbreaking ecosystem that allows Black women to feel seen and celebrated. She is represented by UTA, Artists First, ID and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller & Gellman.