Tracee Ellis Ross' Golden Globe Win Is Even Cooler Than You Think

1. Tracee Ellis Ross became the first black woman in 35 years to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV Comedy or Musical for her role on ABC’s Black-ish on Sunday.

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2. And yesterday, she took to Instagram to remind us all that there’s another reason her win is so special – her mother, Diana Ross, is also a Golden Globe winner!

3. The legendary singer and actress won the Golden Globe for Best New Actress in 1973 for her role in Lady Sings the Blues

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4. Even cooler: That was 44 years ago – the same age Tracee was when she won this week.

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“It’s nice at 44,” the younger Ross said during her acceptance speech. “I like it here!”

5. The pair is now among the exclusive club of famous mother-daughter duos who both have Golden Globes.

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Other’s include: Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson, Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis, Tippi Hedren and Melanie Griffith, and Diane Ladd and Laura Dern… to name a few.

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