Actress Tracee Ellis Ross chats with Conan O’Brien about her childhood characters, turning criticism into fuel, and more. Conan also deals with a hairstyling-related scheduling dispute with his team.
Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on turning criticism into fuel for growth.
Tracy embraces aging and the opportunities it brings in the industry.
The podcast highlights the challenges of communication and scheduling in a work environment.
Deep dives
Dunkin' Cold Coffee Pods and Bombas Collaboration Highlight the Importance of Giving Back
The podcast episode discusses the collaboration between Dunkin' and Bombas to support homeless shelters. Dunkin' introduces cold coffee pods for a refreshing and convenient cold coffee experience, while Bombas donates one item of clothing for each purchased item. The collaboration has led to the donation of over 100 million clothing items to those facing homelessness. The episode emphasizes the importance of using everyday purchases to make a positive impact in the community.
Conan's Guest Tracy Ellis Ross Shares Insights on Career Growth and Aging
Tracy Ellis Ross, the guest of the podcast, reflects on her journey to success. She highlights the importance of staying curious and teachable in order to keep growing and evolving in the industry. Tracy also opens up about embracing getting older, stating that she loves the opportunities and experiences that come with age. The conversation touches on various topics, including comedy, acting, and the challenges and joys of parenthood.
Tracy Ellis Ross Discusses Morning Routines and the Exciting Release of 'Cold Coffee'
Tracy Ellis Ross shares her morning routine and her preference for waking up at around 6:30 to 7:30 am. She mentions her excitement for the release of the film 'Cold Coffee', in which she plays a cutthroat high-end journalist engaged in a battle with her protégé. Tracy expresses her love for playing complex and mean characters, as well as her passion for acting and comedy. Overall, Tracy's energy and enthusiasm shine through in the conversation.
Navigating the Challenges of Hollywood
The podcast explores the challenges and setbacks Tracy Ellis Ross faced in her career, highlighting the racial inequalities and biases she encountered. Despite her success on the hit show 'Girlfriends,' she struggled to land new roles after the show ended, as the industry overlooked her accomplishments. Tracy discusses how she used her characters and talent to forge her own path and create opportunities, eventually landing a role on 'Black-ish.' She also reflects on the limitations and stereotypes that can hinder actors and the importance of perseverance and staying true to oneself.
Miscommunication and Flexibility in Schedule Changes
The podcast delves into the miscommunication and schedule changes that often occur in a work environment. Conan and his team discuss a recent incident where a schedule change caused frustration among the team members. The conversation brings to light the challenges of coordinating schedules and the difficulties that can arise when trying to accommodate everyone's needs. Despite their best efforts, miscommunication can still occur, leading to misunderstandings and frustrations.
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross feels delighted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Tracee returns to chat with Conan once more about starring in the Best Picture nominated American Fiction, the characters she developed as a child, turning criticism into fuel, and more. Later, Conan sorts out a contentious hairstyling-related scheduling dispute with his team.
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