Tracee Ellis Ross Conquered the 2017 American Music Awards With Unbeatable Style

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She obtained it from her mama!

If there was one icon 2017 American Music Awards host Tracee Ellis Ross was channeling this night, it was the one and solely Diana Ross. In fact, followers ought to’ve anticipated the Black-ish star to pay homage to the world-well-known singer in a method or one other, provided that Diana acquired this yr’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tracee advised E! Information she felt the “planets [had] aligned” upon discovering out she’d be internet hosting the identical occasion granting prime honors to her mother, including, “It is additional particular. It simply looks like type of an ideal mish-mosh of the correct issues, you already know?”

So from her glitzy opening look to each refined ensemble in between, Tracee completely aced emceeing an enormous Hollywood occasion in type.

And the way did Diana affect Tracee’s private style sense and seemingly infinite outfit modifications from tonight? The actress defined, “I grew up considering a glittery gown is the best way to go. Huge hair—the best way to go. Good smile—the best way to go. I feel I discovered by instance and in addition by—like most younger women—going into my mother’s closet and stealing sh-t.”

Check out Ross’ 2017 AMAs style playbook under!

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Purple Carpet Prepared

The Black-ish star’s night commences in customized Stella McCartney.

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Opening Quantity

Tracee and this gold couture look by Ronald van der Kemp are a match made in trend heaven.

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If She Might Flip Again Time

Throwback! The hostess with the mostest wore the identical shirt her well-known mother rocked throughout a efficiency with Michael Jackson again within the day.