Tracee Ellis Ross, known for her comedic roles on shows like “black-ish,” recently appeared on the talk show “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend” and shared some hilarious stories about embarrassing her mother Diana Ross. The chat show, hosted by Conan O’Brien, is known for its casual and fun interviews with celebrities.
During the interview, Tracee Ellis Ross discussed her love for watching herself on screen, even going as far as having TVs in her bathroom and toilet. She mentioned that she enjoys seeing how a scene is shot and how she looks on camera. She admitted to being vain but not overly critical of her acting abilities. She even finds humor in her own facial expressions, stating, “I love how stupid my face is.”
Conan O’Brien then asked Tracee about growing up with Diana Ross as her iconic mother and how it influenced her comedic abilities. Tracee revealed that although it wasn’t a conscious decision, her father’s hilarious personality and her love for comedians like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball inspired her to pursue comedy.
The conversation veered towards the freedom and lack of vanity in comedy. Tracee and Conan discussed how beauty and comedy can coexist, referencing the comedic genius of Lucille Ball and the ability to be glamorous one minute and make comedic faces the next. Tracee expressed her admiration for the surrendering of vanity that comes with comedy, stating that the uglier she looks, the funnier it is.
The interview took a light-hearted turn as Tracee shared two funny stories involving her mother. One story involved her uncontrollable giggles during dinner, which led her mother to send her outside to “get the giggles out.” The second story involved Tracee sending out 52 holiday videos to everyone she knew, embarrassing her mother and making her question her parenting skills.
Tracee Ellis Ross‘s appearance on “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend” was filled with laughter and playful banter. The actress’s candidness about her love for comedy and her ability to find humor in herself showcased her infectious personality. Fans of Tracee Ellis Ross and the comedic talk show genre will surely enjoy this entertaining interview.
