Fat Mascara Ep. 221: Tracee Ellis Ross on the Power of Authentic Beauty
Aug 6, 2020
Tracee Ellis Ross, an award-winning actor and founder of the haircare line Pattern, shares her journey in beauty and self-expression. She delves into ageism in Hollywood and her authentic approach to aging, including embracing gray hair. Tracee also discusses her love for hair products tailored for Black beauty and reacts to customer feedback on her brand. Plus, enjoy her insights on using beauty to build characters, her guilty snacks, and the joy of makeup as a form of self-love.
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Early Beauty Memories With Mom
- Tracee Ellis Ross recalls hiding in her mother's dressing room and playing with her eyelashes and two allowed makeup items as a child.
- She watched her mother use beauty to express agency, which influenced her sense of empowerment through beauty.
Beauty As A Tool For Authenticity
- Tracee says she uses beauty as a tool to enhance her authentic self rather than create a different image.
- She avoids heavy foundation on Zoom and prefers natural skin and a pop of lipstick to stay true to herself.
Growing Up Without Mirrors
- Tracee shares her modeling aspirations and how few role models matched her features when she was young.
- Embracing authentic beauty required community, images that reflected her, and self-discovery over time.