and that's the vision she wants everyone to see when they look in the mirror. The 43-year-old actress has teamed up with Special K to challenge women to find nourishment beyond the surface of their skin. POPSUGAR had a chance to sit down with Tracee to discuss redefining the meaning of the word "pretty," the importance of Black-ish, and how women can learn to love themselves just the way they are. Keep reading to find out why Tracee is about to become your new girl-power hero.
Tracee Ellis Ross: I think it means a lot of things. In essence, what I love is that it continues to expand the definition of what we consider to be beautiful. Our culture of beauty has a limited idea at times and this campaign just keeps reminding us all that women are beautiful for so many reasons. Many of which don't have anything to do with our physicality, in terms of our aesthetics. I love the message!
TER: I don't know that I choose them specifically for that, but that seems to be what comes through in them and I'm open to that. I think it's great that those traits come across in certain roles, but my job and my intention is really sharing an honest humanity and breathing life into a character and making her feel authentic and honest.
On Black-ish Being the Realest (Scripted) Show on Televison
On Black-ish Being the Realest (Scripted) Show on Televison
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PS: As a biracial actress, have you faced any criticisms from being on a show that makes political statements about race?
TER: I haven't. I don't know that our show makes political statements. I think our show does a really good job of [being] an access point for conversation; sometimes about some very big topics.
PS: Will the show be tackling more serious topics, such as the police brutality episode, in the future?
TER: I think we have and we will. That was a very particular, very special [episode] but, you know, our show inherently is a multigenerational, character-driven, family comedy. But we are this black family that is living in current times, and the show is about dealing with race and identity and how you raise your kids in this sort of ever-evolving world, which is extremely current. We're not in the '80s, we're here, we're now. Topics will come up that are real, that we're dealing with. I really trust the writers.
On Women Feeling Liberated by Their Sexuality
On Women Feeling Liberated by Their Sexuality
Image Source: Kate T. Parker on behalf of Special K
PS: There has been a lot of opinions lately about women empowerment; one of the hot topics being Kim Kardashian declaring that she feels empowered by taking nude selfies. What are your thoughts on it?
TER: I think choicefullness [sic] and agency over our own lives and our own bodies is part of being empowered. I think it's a personal choice for everybody. I wish we lived in a world where there were enough images of women in every area so we didn't feel the need to judge ones that were differently than the way we thought they should be. I think women are full creatures and the liberation and freedom of women is something that we're all fighting for, and it means something differently to everybody.
PS: You recently shared a funny video of yourself singing along to Rihanna's new song, "Work." She is another example of someone who is empowered by her sexuality.
TER: I just think it's extraordinary. There so many examples of women living out loud and being who they are. Beyoncé is a great example. Rihanna is a great example. Taraji P. Henson. Gabrielle Union. I think there's space for everyone. That's the beauty, by the way — if something doesn't work for you, you get to turn in a different direction because you know what? There are enough examples. If Kim doesn't work for you, you have other choices. But that doesn't mean we have to take anybody down. We are no longer in the time where there is only one and can be only one. There are women of all kinds, all shapes, all sizes doing themselves, being themselves, in such beautiful, out-loud ways. And it's stunning. And I love it.popsugar
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