Finding the perfect holiday gift for the legendary singer and actress Diana Ross might seem like a challenge, but according to her daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross, it’s simpler than you think. At 79, the iconic “Candy Cane Lane” actress values the gift of time above all else. Tracee humorously notes, “All my mom wants is to be around the kids, the grandkids. That’s the thing.”
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In a world where any heartfelt creation earns approval, Tracee playfully adds, “I swear to God, you could look at my mom and be like, ‘I made you this hug from the deepest part of my soul,’ and she would be like, ‘It’s beautiful.’” So, forget elaborate gifts; quality time with family steals the spotlight for Diana Ross during the festive season.
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With eight nieces and nephews from her siblings, the holiday season at the Ross household resembles a scene from FAO Schwarz on Christmas morning. Tracee amusingly shares, “The kids wake up when it’s still dark, and nobody can go downstairs, and you start hearing all the feet going around. But gift-giving, I feel like the adults have just become chopped liver. It’s like, ‘Come on, it’s too many of us.’”
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While the kids take the lead in the gift department, Tracee reveals her role in the family’s annual tradition: the matching-outfit photo. However, she’s quick to clarify, “I handle food, Chudney and my mom handle the theme.” As for this year’s theme? It remains a mystery, even to Tracee.
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Recalling past themes, Tracee shares anecdotes of Victorian period clothes and the family raiding Diana Ross’s coat collection for a unique photoshoot. “We just went up into the storage. We all went up into my mom’s coats and just did all of her coats. Everyone. The kids were wearing giant coats. It’s amazing,” she recalls with a chuckle.
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As Tracee embraces the Christmas spirit early with the release of “Candy Cane Lane,” a family-friendly comedy starring Eddie Murphy, she highlights the film’s charm and magic. Playing Chris’s wife, Carol, she found the script irresistible. “There’s special effects. And Eddie Murphy was in it. Eddie Murphy was in it, and Eddie Murphy was in it. And then because Eddie Murphy was in it, I was like, ‘This might be fun,’” she shares with enthusiasm.
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Sharing a delightful tidbit about her rapport with Eddie Murphy, Tracee recalls their first encounter on set: “The first day of work, he said, ‘Hello,’ and he said my full name, ‘Tracee Ellis Ross.’ And that was it.” The magic of the holidays and the magic of Hollywood coming together in a festive blend. So, in the quest to gift “The Boss,” it turns out that time and family steal the show, with a sprinkle of laughter and a touch of magic, just like a perfect holiday movie.
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