‘Girl You Looking Like Your Momma’: Fans Compare Tracee Ellis Ross to Her Mother Diana Ross After the Actress Shows off Her ‘Exorbitant Amount of Hair’

Tracee Ellis Ross surprised fans and herself after showcasing how big her natural hair is following a blowout.

In the Instagram post shared on May 31, Ross, who appears to be in her home, is seen playing with her tresses and saying a few phrases as she describes her feelings regarding its size.

?Girl You Looking Like Your Momma?: Fans Compare Tracee Ellis Ross to Her Mother Diana Ross After the Actress Shows off Her ?Exorbitant Amount of Hair?
Tracee Ellis Ross shows off her big hair and fans respond by bringing up her mother, Diana Ross. Photo:@traceeellisross/Instagram

The “black-ish” star starts the video by laughing and finger combing her mane as she says, “I’m alive!” The clip then transitions to Ross moving her hair side to side as she points out that she won’t be able to tame her hair. 

“I’m never going to be able to get this down,” she said. “I’m electric.” The recording continues with Ross, who appeared stunned by the hair growth, looking at the camera and saying, “I mean what.” Ross ended the clip by pointing out how much hair she has. The 49-year-old said, “I really have an exorbitant amount of hair.” 

In addition to the upload, Ross captioned the video, “HAIRS.” As fans viewed Ross’ post, many compared the actress to her mother, Diana Ross. 

“It’s giving me Diane Ross.”

“Look just like her mother.”

“Diana Ross twin….Girl you looking like your momma with all that beautiful hair.” 

“Look just like your mom when she use to wear her hair like that! Very pretty.”

“That’s that Diana Ross hair.”

Among the previous remarks, others thanked Ross for being an inspiration. One wrote, “Love the hair! You have inspired me to accept my natural hair. Thank you for being you.”

Another said, “You’re so amazing. Thank you for being such an inspirational woman!! Thank you, thank you, you’ve brought me so much comfort. I appreciate you.” A third Instagram user wrote, “I know so many naturals that are living this life! So fun, different, and inspiring. Thank you for this.”

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