Tracee Ellis Ross Isn’t Waiting to Be Chosen
Summary
Trevor Noah interviews Tracee Ellis Ross, who reveals her childhood in Europe and boarding school in Switzerland shaped her global perspective. They discuss heirloom tomatoes, the burden of receiving dating requests due to her fame, and fake pregnancy rumors. Ross also shares insights on navigating celebrity life, including legal risks of helping accident victims in the US and her current interactive play.
Topics discussed
Dating requests from married men and celebrity thirst
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Heirloom tomatoes, pumpkin competitions, and ego
Growing up with Diana Ross and boarding school in Switzerland
European travel, independence, and early relationships
The burden of fame: Dating Idris Elba and Tracee Ellis Ross
Celebrity friendships and fake pregnancy rumors
Clickbait culture and Good Samaritan laws in America
Lessons from Diana Ross and reading a room
Pickleball awkwardness and celebrities as modern royalty
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Trevor Noah's Tony-nominated one-person show
Acting as play and the joy of being an artist
Dating dynamics, exclusivity, and the 'boat' vs 'yacht' tell
Girlfriends legacy, privacy, and the 'Shabin Queen' humor
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Starbucks refreshers and the hierarchy of US TV shows
Career aspirations, gratitude, and finding one's voice
Pattern beauty brand and the politics of forced gratitude
Friendship with Trevor Noah and Rihanna's autonomy
Stage performance, sleep etiquette, and the Shabin Queen
Show credits and closing remarks
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