Tracee Ellis Ross' Viral Plane Routine Sparks Outrage Over 'Out-of-Touch Privilege'
Tracee Ellis Ross Sets Off Backlash with Gross In-Flight Beauty Routine
The 52-year-old daughter of music legend Diana Ross has left her fans cringing after sharing a bizarre in-flight beauty routine on Instagram while traveling first class. The actress, known for her iconic role as Dr. Rainbow Johnson in the hit ABC series Black-ish, posted a now-viral video of herself indulging in a full-blown grooming session in a luxurious pod aboard a luxury jet.
In the footage, Ross is seen stretching her legs above her head, scrubbing and scratching all over her body with what appears to be a dry brush. The actress captioned the post: "I do not play when it comes to self-care on long flights! Please enjoy a bit of my pre-landing prep routine. I dry brush, remove the compression thigh highs, dry brush some more, stretch, then I do some lymphatic body percussion, finish up that water, and look for some sunshine."
But instead of receiving praise for her dedication to self-care, Ross's fans were left horrified by the gross display. "Super gross and inconsiderate," one critic posted on thescholarlynote.com comment section. Another user wrote: "The most disgusting and unhygienic thing to do." Some even shared their own horror stories about witnessing similar behavior at gyms or other public places.
One fan chimed in, sharing a disturbing experience: "I saw someone dry brushing in the sauna at my gym recently and was in shock at how unhygienic and inconsiderate it was." Others expressed outrage over Ross's blatant display of wealth and privilege. "Oh to afford being this level of out of touch," one user wrote.
Another critic piled on, saying: "It’s called rich privilege! They don't care about others!" The comment section was filled with shock and disgust, with many users wondering how someone could be so reckless and inconsiderate in a confined space. One fan asked rhetorically: "What does it feel like to be THIS rich?"
The luxurious pod Ross used for her grooming session is a common feature on most international flights, offering passengers ultimate comfort and seclusion. However, this only seemed to exacerbate the outrage, with many users pointing out that such indulgence comes at the expense of others.
This latest controversy follows Ross's previous revelation about packing minimal underwear for vacation. In a recent TikTok video, the actress revealed her bare-bones approach to travel essentials, shocking fans with her claim of washing her undies by hand using a bar of soap and two sinks on board. "I only pack so much underwear," she joked.
The clip sparked widespread attention, with many users scratching their heads in disbelief. One user wrote on X: "This can’t be real, buy new ones." Ross later cleared up the speculation, sharing an article about her DIY laundry method on Instagram story and explaining that she packs two pairs of undies in her carry-on for emergencies.
Despite the backlash over her gross in-flight beauty routine, Ross's fans remain loyal. Many users praised her down-to-earth approach to packing and washing her intimate apparel by hand. "Why are you so normal and so extraordinary at the same time?" one user commented on her TikTok video.
