Tracee Ellis Ross Questions Jay Leno's Snub: Is Racism to Blame?

Tracee Ellis Ross questioned whether racism played a part in Jay Leno snubbing the actress and her “Girlfriends” co-stars an appearance on his late-night show at the height of their sitcom.

During a recent interview on Trevor Noah’s “What Now?” podcast, the “Black-ish” actress recalled how she and her “Girlfriends” co-stars — Golden Brooks, Persia White and Jill Marie Jones — were allegedly ostracized by the industry, although the series was highly successful.

“No ‘Tonight Show,’ no David Letterman, no Emmys. Had never been to the Emmys,” Ross, who portrayed lawyer Joan Clayton on the show, recalled to Noah.