WATCH: ESSENCE Uncovered Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross & Erika Alexander

In this full circle moment, the power trio reflects on their experience as Black TV royalty and how that created a path to partnering together for a film that is receiving critical acclaim ahead of awards season.
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[@BarLadyy]

Two black lady tv lawyers and the best friend of another black lady tv lawyer….LOVE IT!!!! 🤎✊🏽🫶🏾👍🏾⚖️

[@yedayeda1050]

❤❤❤

[@smclean4130]

Ericka needs to do a master class. She’s so deep and has so much to share

[@Peniey]

I absolutely love these women! And, Erika Alexander has NOT aged a day!!!!!

[@droosyg252]

She looks amazing!

[@filmadcamp1512]

I need to see Erika and Issa in a movie on screen TOGETHER as sisters or something.

[@vanessajackson3894]

That'll be epic 😀

[@Sheherhis]

Issa ray is so gorgeous and I forget how gorgeous she is until I see her interviews then tell me like she is stunning 😊

[@bluepeter128]

Yes,she’s a real stunner.lovely dark skinned beauty.

[@C2G2]

Uh.. 🤔😮How in the hell can you forget how gorgeous Issa Ray is? 😒 This comment sounds anti-black to me 💯 percent.

[@bluepeter128]

@C2G2 y don't think the comment,was said in the real sense that the person got. It's just a figure of speech. 🙏🏼

[@orincywhytedesigns]

She is so unbelievably beautiful JC it’s almost ridiculous

[@zionaqing2870]

@@C2G2what?!$&?!!??? 😳🤯🙀How can?

[@inesspanni]

I remember stumbling upon Awkward Black Girl in my 60's, then sharing with my grown kids!! They were shocked I was sending something so DOPE!!!❤❤❤❤

[@niablee]

Legit THE best show ever!!!!

[@thefemalefixandflipper5102]

❤❤❤

[@motownmommy]

"And I'm not waiting to be chosen." A whole word. ❤

[@dakotac180]

Not only were they all in the same movie together but they are literally an evolution of classic queen black TV. Issa is president Barbie for a reason she's absolutely gorgeous.

[@a2.oasishaus]

3 beautiful and talented ladies! Love this.

[@1mamakuh]

I love Erika and everything that comes out of her mouth! Profound, insightful, thought provoking, fun, funny and she’s just an iconic beautiful woman and spirit! Thank you essence for an opportunity to see her again 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@camno-n2x]

Why isn't the movie title shared on this video??? It should at least be mentioned in the description.

[@rischajohnson2863]

Right ... What is the movie??

[@hellobrittney]

They mentioned it, American Fiction

[@jaithomas9409]

Silly not to post it on the video

[@MaxineShaw_84]

That 30 yr old joke gets a pass since Erika is sitting up there, looking Issa's age 😂🤩 Great interview!

[@re-success]

A great queen trio.

[@donnawilliams3872]

Yesssssss beauty and brains. Real Black women!!!!!!

[@deidreturner8009]

All iconic Queens. Love them all

[@inesspanni]

American Fiction - amazing movie! Had to see it twice at the cinema!❤❤❤❤

[@BlossomElevatePodcast]

Is that the title of the movie? American Fiction?

[@donnajohnson5923]

I love all of the women. So proud of them. Erika Alexander did something special for my kids in Harlem years ago when Living Single was popular. I will always be thankful. She is such a beautiful person.

[@gabrielmaroto18]

To see these women together brings so much joy to my heart. I am smiling here to ear. Flowers, Flowers Flowers all around. 💐💐🌺🌹🌸🌷🌹

[@specialagent412]

I wish this interview was an hour long...I could listen and look at these women all day. Thank you for this. The movie was great. This is better. Love them each so much.

[@D415h4n34]

Ms Diana really said Ctrl+C Ctrl+V❤ i love all these ladies👑👑👑

[@kinky.hair.academy3641]

She looks like her dad lol

[@Auntkekebaby]

I love what Tracee said about not waiting to be chosen.

[@rhondagoodwin5711]

Issa Rae became a favorite of mine when I was put on with Insecure. Her entire look was dope. ❤

[@JoyceMosley-c3e]

I love these ladies together. Issa Ray is a genius writer and actress

[@taylo7]

Christmas gift from Black Santa 😂

[@piaforbes5716]

These women and the impact they have on the people who watch them are why the arts are important! Thank you, Erika, Tracee, and Issa!

[@roderickmuhammad2091]

Beautiful conversation!

[@conspiracyjen85]

This movie was soooo, good. So, funny and so, well written. I loved all of their roles and even though the honorable Jeffrey Wright was phenomenal. Sterling K. Brown's character was just, marvelous. Like there are certain times when you reset the bar in standards and this movie as well as Sterling's performance did just that for acting and writing.

[@s.m.estaging199]

This interview is everything I didn’t know I needed

[@cj1990-w5h]

It’s great hearing from these talented women. I loved seeing them together and I loved the movie American Fiction. It’s surprising to hear they were never together on set! Great job bringing them together essence!

[@jayjohnson2875]

Well done, Essence!

[@nicoleiman]

This is the type content we NEED essence, keep it coming 👏🏾👏🏾

[@TralineDenita]

I couldn’t stop smiling through the entire interview!!! ❤❤ Black Woman Greatness. Can’t wait to see the movie!!

[@naomi-bologna]

the trio i never knew i needed

[@virtuoso8642]

It doesn’t make sense for Issa’s skin to be that gorgeous. What is actually going on? Tracee is one of the most articulate and well spoken people (and funny and thoughtful) and I want to listen to her speak everyday. Erika is a queen and it’s incredible seeing her represent a multifaceted Black woman. I wish this interview was an hour long.

[@zionaqing2870]

ERIKAaaaaa where have you been. Missed uuuuuu soooooo much!!

[@jasmainjasmain2906]

Omg ERIKA! ❤❤❤

[@kharlosdamonpanterra8162]

This is a treasure. The women are so magnificent in their humanity, clarity, and respectfulness. Thank you to all, the actors, Essence, and viewers.

[@shawnsmith3289]

Love this platform showcasing these 3 TALENTED, BEAUTIFUL and WONDERFUL QUEENS 👸❤

[@JobyJay]

Loveee these types of interviews 😍😍😍😍

[@niablee]

This was SO lovely 😍😍😍

[@JohnnyR-kt4oo]

Trailblazers and still amazing.

[@quietstorm6710]

I love these beautiful women. ❤❤❤❤

[@--ag]

Beautiful, Wonderful & Amazing ❤

[@shawntoriawilliams921]

I could watch them for dayyyssss!

[@asoulinbloom]

"Tracee scratched my leg to find the ash!" I love us lmaooo

[@zionaqing2870]

ALL looking good. God is amazing!

[@shellyanne7]

This was beautiful, I love all of these ladles ❤

[@knl5330]

Loved this interview between these 3 Beautiful Queens 🤍

[@jlmack851]

This video MADE MY DAY.

[@gregory650]

Thank You Essence! This was fantastic - and very uplifting.

[@NeDOLLAhZTeeVee]

“Like a Christmas gift… from black Santa” !!!! That means so muchhhh! If you know you know.

[@sxm76]

Boom Chack-laka being 30 years old was a good one, Issa.

[@vickicampbell2736]

This is GREAT !! Black is most definitely beautiful and brilliant❤

[@digthewarmth]

Great interview!

[@renecianeneengland9014]

love this sit down with these ladies i would love to aak erika about her time on last man standing, a show not n a black space but i still watch it

[@MissBerry97]

That’s exactly what I’m saying we need love and we need to love our sisters, regardless no competition

[@ShowsNReviewsTuneIn]

This was a great interview. All three of the ladies are amazing... 💚 Lord's Will, In the future I'll be able to collaborate with Essence.🙏🏽 Doing something positive as well.

[@qianathomas7327]

I loooove these women separately, however, seeing them altogether was something I never knew I needed

[@WilliamStill-h3q]

Ok Essence I’m now subscribed. This interview is poignant powerful and necessary thank you

[@LeydiCapricorn]

Beautiful

[@D_A_Marv]

All that beautifulness on my screen….ahhhhhh❤

[@keemy08able]

DA all day!!!!!

[@zbthg]

such a great interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love all three of these powerful black women yassssssssssssssssssss

[@sunnyraycreates]

Beautiful Queens❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rayscott8799]

🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 Thank you 🙏

[@DarlineNabors]

Love it. Enjoy the interview .

[@symiralivingston-turner1132]

I love this interview! Love these women, the movie was great, & cast is phenomenal!!! Movie- American Fiction

[@allthingscreative1631]

Tracies hair looks amazing

[@danaallen2734]

Beautiful Squad !

[@roberthenderson5119]

Such great leaders and shining lights for our world.

[@baldheadronbhr76]

This is an amazing interview. ❤❤❤

[@SupaBlessedAries]

ICONIC 👑🤎🤎🤎 All of these women have taught me so much. Erika from being inspired by watching her in Everything from cousin Pam to her in Mama Floras Family. Issa being able to relate and see that I wasn’t the only awkward Black girl and how common it is ❤

[@naomina3517]

A fan of these women, i love Erika Alexander, need to see her more

[@Listentomusicist]

great interview ladies

[@JimmyArmstrong-j2n]

Keep up great show 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@awade2436]

That film was great

[@futhixaba7884]

Well done!!!

[@daishaherring2765]

🔥

[@MelonnaBanana]

I’m sitting here with my neighbor and he goes. Mannnnnn they can All get it lol

[@Auntkekebaby]

I love all of them. Very funny interview. Love American Fiction ♥

[@PanamanianPrincess20]

Listen!! When they started talking about Jeffrey Wright…. Omg! That’s my crush.😍 Love me some JW. Phenomenal actor! The iconic role as Peoples Hernandez in Shaft. Loved him in Cadillac Records too.

[@kami1763]

Ms Erika Alexander!!

[@TheKekeberry]

Joan wardrobe was top 3 reasons that I watched girlfriends.

[@leelafuturama9198]

When I saw this Thumbnail it just felt...Correct

[@DeesMuse]

Intelligent, beautiful and articulate about their craft and feel good in their own skin and body. We need not comprise who we are or defer to lesser beings and their agenda to minimize our gifts , talents and tenur in the business if not going to add to my growth, wealth, and success

[@BlastRemy]

I just love Erika. Very wise woman.

[@lisetteblanco3910]

I love Erika ❤

[@shaystar5008]

Erika looks GOOD and I love Issa and Tracee too

[@kami1763]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yelxebi.392]

I actually wasn't going to watch it, but I did, and it was good.

[@donnawilliams3872]

What project is it???? Name and when do it come out????

[@a2.oasishaus]

Its the movie "American Fiction."

[@cheadlegirl]

Facts😂

[@mjr4058]

Wonderful Movie!

[@thirtyyearcosmetologist]

I ❤Traci and Ericka! Issae looks so different.

[@sxm76]

Different from what?

[@thirtyyearcosmetologist]

@ I can’t quite put my finger on it maybe weight loss

[@kokochannell]

Sooo where can I watch the movie because now I am absolutely dying to see this phenomenal all star cast

[@d.m.7696]

It’s on Amazon Prime or at least it was when I watched it while on vacation a couple months back.

[@emiolaomotayo7497]

What is the movie?

[@syckindahead]

If you haven't already, check out 2023's American Fiction which features all three ladies.👏🏾

[@taylo7]

Not Issa tryna ascertain if Tracee is hirable for one of her projects. 😂

[@mslonie2844]

What movie is this for?

[@jhjs0629]

I wish I knew which scene she was referring to 5:32 🧐

[@trebaines3561]

What’s the name of the the show?

[@BlossomElevatePodcast]

What's the movie title?

[@loversrock8]

What's the 1st name of the movie lol