Tracee Ellis Ross Husband Kenya Barris Wiki: Age, Height, Nationality, Net Worth 2021

The ‘Black-ish’ creator Kenya Barris gained prominence as the husband of American actress Tracee Ellis Ross. However, the actress has never been married and in the past, she has been blunt about preferring to keep her personal life private.

Daughter of the music icon, Tracee Ellis Ross is better known for featuring in Black-ish, a primetime network comedy, and Girlfriends, The CW series.

Tracee Ellis Ross Husband Kenya Barris Quick Facts

Who Is Tracee Ellis Ross Husband Kenya Barris?

Kenya Barris rose to stardom after he was romantically linked with American actress Tracee Ellis Ross. Mr. Barris is the creator of ‘Black-Ish.’ Mr. Barris is an actor, producer, director, and writer.

Mr. Barris grew up in Inglewood, California. Plus, he is an alumnus of Clark Atlanta University. Numerous TV shows have been produced by Barris, including the highly acclaimed Black-ish. The award-winning series also has two spin-offs, Mixed-ish, and Grown-ish. 

In addition to that, Kenya Barris is also a writer for Girlfriends, The Game, and Soul Food. With Tyra Banks, Barris co-created and produced America’s Next Top Model. 

In 2020, Barris made his acting debut in a self-developed and Netflix-ordered series titled BlackAF. 

Tracee Ellis Ross and Kenya Barris Relationship

The creator of ‘Black-Ish’ Kenya Barris was reportedly dating the American actress Tracee Ellis Ross.

While Tracee may not be the one to announce any romances, a rumor that she was dating Black-ish creator Kenya Barris started circulating in January 2020.

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In 2019, Kenya and Dr. Rania “Rainbow” Barris, his wife of 20 years, declared their intention to divorce. Interestingly, the character of Tracee in the show was influenced by the wife of Kenya Barris. Rania applied for divorce from Kenya earlier in 2014, but they reconciled and she withdrew the request a year later.

The two have yet to announce their relationship, but numerous outlets allegedly told LoveBScott.com that the pair were an item.

Kenya Barris Married / Children

American actor Kenya Barris married Rania “Rainbow” Barris, an anesthesiologist and the inspiration behind the Black-ish character of Tracee Ellis Ross.

They filed for divorce on August 9, 2019. Barris filed an appeal for the dissolution of his divorce on May 15, 2020, and is awaiting the petition to be tossed out by the court. Other than that, the couple got married in 1999 and share six children.  

Kenya Barris and his wife Rania have two grown-up daughters, Kaleigh and Leyah, but all four others, Lola, Beau, Kass, and Brooklyn, are between 14 and 3 years of age. It appears like the pair agreed to share custody, and Kenya agreed to pay spousal support as well.

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How Old Is Tracee Ellis Ross Husband Kenya Barris? ( Age / Birthday )

Born in the year 1974, American actor and Tracee Ellis Ross husband  Kenya Barris age is 46. He celebrates his birthday every year on the 9th of August. This year, Tracee Ellis Ross husband  Kenya Barris turns 47 years old in August. 

Kenya Barris Instagram

American actor Kenya Barris is active on social media platforms. He runs his Instagram account under the name (@kenyabarris) and has 200 thousand followers. 

Aside from that, Mr. Barris joined Twitter in July 2009 and runs his account under the name (@funnyblackdude). His Twitter bio reads, 

TV Writer-Producer, Husband, Father, Son, Friend, and oh yeah… Real Life Playboy Pimpin’ in IMAX -3D! #blackishABC

What Does Tracee Ellis Ross Husband Kenya Barris Do For Living?

Tracee Ellis Ross alleged husband Kenya Barris is an American actor, producer, director, and writer. Some of his movies and tv shows are in a list below:

• Coming 2 America
• The Witches
• Shaft 2019
• A Boy. A Girl. A Dream
• Girl Trip and others