Tracee Ellis Ross is gracing the cover of Travel and Leisure, and honestly, we’re here for it. The multi-hyphenate talent—actress, producer, and cultural icon—continues to show us exactly why she deserves a seat at every table, including the pages of one of the most prestigious travel magazines in the game.
Photographed by M. Saylse, this feature captures Tracee Ellis Ross in her element, reminding us that travel and leisure aren’t just about destinations—they’re about who’s experiencing them and how their presence transforms the narrative. With Tracee front and center, Travel and Leisure is doing the work to center Black excellence in spaces where we’ve historically been sidelined.
This moment matters because representation in luxury lifestyle media shapes how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. When a Black woman of Tracee’s caliber graces a cover like this, it sends a message to every Black girl reading that the world’s most coveted spaces belong to us too. That’s not just a magazine cover; that’s a cultural shift.





