India, Aug. 16 -- Tracee Ellis Ross has opened up about an uncomfortable chapter from her Girlfriends years, recalling how the hit sitcom was largely overlooked by the mainstream entertainment industry. In doing so, the actress specifically called out former late-night host Jay Leno and questioned why she was never considered for an appearance on The Tonight Show.

Ross discussed the experience while appearing on What Now? with Trevor Noah where she reflected on the racial biases she encountered in television and the feeling of being overlooked despite starring in a successful primetime sitcom. The episode, released on August 13, 2026, explored her career, Girlfriends, Black-ish and the broader pressures women face in the entertainment in...