Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Tracee Ellis Ross

May 24, 2021

Tracee Ellis Ross, a Golden Globe-winning actress and daughter of Diana Ross, joins Conan for a lively chat filled with humor and insight. She shares her thoughts on fashion as a form of self-expression and dives into the complexities of identity and race explored in Black-ish. The conversation takes playful turns as Tracy discusses the joy of friendship and the quirks of podcasting, all while reminiscing about personal experiences that blend nostalgia and humor.

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Intro

2min

Nostalgic Banter and Comedic Reflections

19min

The Balancing Act of Shyness and Extroversion

2min

Humor in Family Dynamics and Winter Gatherings

4min

Nostalgia, Competition, and Aging

13min

Fashion, Identity, and Humor

15min

Sun Protection Shenanigans and Genuine Friendship

2min

The Absurdity of Podcasting and the Quirkiness of Creators

5min

A Chaotic Journey Through Cultural Impressions

3min

Actress, producer, and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross feels really strange, excited, a little squirrelly about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Tracee sits down with Conan to talk about getting the wiggles out, the characters that have developed out of her love of fashion, exploring questions of identity and race with Black-ish, and more. Plus, producer Matt Gourley shares the origin of his H. R. Giger obsession.

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