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Gabrielle Union And Tracee Ellis Ross Show Us Why 47 Never Looked Better

The actresses share a birthday and our love for their covetable flawless skin.
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020

Whether it’s with juicy enviable hair, or radiantly glowing skin, Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross consistently give a look. And while most of us have a story to tell about a Scorpio that we know, the only thing we can say about these Scorpios is that they make getting older look like a goal to run towards.

We see on their social media pages how much they care for their skin, and we see on countless red carpets how much it pays off. But even with no products, no makeup, an no extra zhuzh, Tracee and Gabi are the apotheosis of melanin magic.

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I see you 47… I’m ready!

A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Oct 28, 2019 at 11:03pm PDT

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This is 47! Some nuggets I've learned to embrace… As long as I got a plate (full or not) I'm gonna try to make sure everybody eats. If the seat you are offering me at your wack ass table means I cant sleep at night, that's a hard pass for me. I'll go to my grave creating the world's biggest most inclusive table centering the voices, lives and best interests of our most marginalized peoples. My time with my family is priceless. Admit when you are wrong. And dont offer terrible apologies that include "I'm sorry IF…" Center your joy, peace and grace. Always remember that not everyone is going to love you, like you or support you. That's not ANY of your business. You can STILL love them, support them and champion them & their work. You lose nothing celebrating folks, when the ones who would prefer you take a long walk off a short plank. Dont apologize for doing what's right for YOU. There is no pot of gold at the end of your life for doing what everyone else thinks you should. LIVE! Evolution is a beautiful thing. Just cuz you were a dumbass doesn't mean you have to STAY a dumbass. Learn, grow & evolve. Have fun with cool folks and dont leave until the lights come on!! Happy Birthday to meeeeeeeee 😁💪🏾✊🏿🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Oct 29, 2019 at 10:20am PDT

So as these ladies celebrate another year on this earth, we celebrate their beauty and salute them for showing us how strong, beautiful, and healthy 47 looks. Check out our gallery below for more reminders of why these beauties have been skin and hair goals since they hit our big and small screens.

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At A 2006 Golden Globes After Party
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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At The “Daddy’s Little Girls” Premiere After Party In 2007
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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At A Hollywood Fundraiser In 2007
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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With Fellow Ageless Beauty Sanaa Lathan
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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With Rick Gonzalez And The Late Great John Singleton
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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Tracee At “Stick Fly” Broadway Opening Night In 2011
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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Gabrielle At The Premiere Of “Being Mary Jane” In 2013
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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ELLE’s Women In Television Celebration In 2015
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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At The 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party With Freida Pinto
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards 2017
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
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Gabrielle Union With A Fresh Face Summer 2019
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
Instagram/@gabunion
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Tracee Ellis Ross With A Fresh Face Summer 2019
Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross Are 47 And Fabulous
Instagram/@traceeellisross
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