Gabrielle Union And Tracee Ellis Ross Are 54 And Fabulous
From textured silk presses to matching nude lipstick, Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross share a birthday—and fabulous beauty.

54 years ago today, birthday twins Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross were born. While most of us have a story to tell about a Scorpio we know, the only thing we can say about these Scorpios is that they make getting older look aspirational. As actresses, beauty founders, and astrological twins, both Union and Ross’ beauty and style are aligned in more ways than one.
From textured silk presses at the 2006 Golden Globes After Party to matching nude lipsticks at the Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards in 2017, their beauty has long been in sync. And, not to mention their flawless skin on countless red carpets showing how much a good routine (and genetics) pays off. But, even with no products, no makeup, an no extra zhuzh, they’ve proven to be the natural embodiment of beauty for the past 54 years.
Ahead, celebrate their birthdays with their most fabulous beauty looks of all time.
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(EXCLUSIVE, Premium Rates Apply) Tracee Ellis Ross & Gabrielle Union at Cle de Peau (Photo by Chris Weeks/WireImage)
Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards 2017
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Hollywood fundraiser, 2007
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2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 27: (L-R) Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, and Tracee Ellis Ross attend as Tiffany & Co. Celebrates the reopening of NYC Flagship store, The Landmark on April 27, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co.)
14th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party
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Queen Latifah and Vibe Magazine Hollywood Pre-Oscar Party
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2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Golden Globes After Party 2006
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ELLE Magazine’s Women In TV celebration, 2015
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Daddy’s Little Girls premiere after party
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2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: EXCLUSIVE ACCESS, SPECIAL RATES APPLY. (L-R) Tracee Ellis Ross and Gabrielle Union attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/VF23/WireImage for Vanity Fair)
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- 390 words · 2 min read
- Published
- October 29, 2026
- Byline
- Shalwah Evans
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- Essence