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All The Times Tracee Ellis Ross Was A Total Daddy's Girl

Tracee Ellis Ross didn't just get her fabulousness from mom Diana! 
All The Times Tracee Ellis Ross Was A Total Daddy's Girl
Tracee Ellis Ross and her dad tout
By Christina Coleman · Updated October 26, 2020
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When you think of Tracee Ellis Ross, it’s not uncommon to also think of her uber-famous and fabulous mom, Diana Ross.

The two are often seen twirling together on social media or paying homage to one another. But we bet you didn’t know that Tracee is a total daddy’s girl!

Check out these sweet moments between daughter and father —music executive Robert Ellis Silberstein — that will have you saying, “what a perfect family.” As if the Ross’ could get any more perfect!

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Tracee Ellis Ross and Dad
And all this time we thought Tracee had her mom’s smile!
All The Times Tracee Ellis Ross Was A Total Daddy's Girl
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Dad
No matter how old she gets, she always has dad’s shoulder to lean on.
All The Times Tracee Ellis Ross Was A Total Daddy's Girl
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Dad

Major daddy-daughter throwback!

All The Times Tracee Ellis Ross Was A Total Daddy's Girl
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Dad
Never pass up a selfie with dad, especially when the red turban and lip are poppin’.
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Dad
Tracee and dad Robert are a perfect pair as they attend an HBO screening in 2007.
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Dad
Forever supportive of his baby girl!
All The Times Tracee Ellis Ross Was A Total Daddy's Girl
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Dad
These two seem to coordinate wherever they go!
All The Times Tracee Ellis Ross Was A Total Daddy's Girl
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Dad
Dad is funny too? We’d expect nothing less.
All The Times Tracee Ellis Ross Was A Total Daddy's Girl
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