Happy birthday! Tracee Ellis Ross turns 54 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 54 on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.

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Tracee Ellis Ross is celebrating her 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-producer-television host Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish, Girlfriends, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ross, a cultural icon

Born Tracee Joy Silberstein in Los Angeles on October 29, 1972, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ross' not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Tracee hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tracee Ellis Ross as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Tracee, you're the best!

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