Tracee Ellis Ross to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Ross created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

Sad news for Ross fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in Girlfriends or Black-ish, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 53, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 23/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress-producer-television host just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouTracee

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouTracee was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouTracee.”
— @DesireePlum, 22 Feb 2026
“I thought Tracee Ellis Ross retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 22 Feb 2026

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