Tracy McMillan

Writing

Tracy McMillan

Born September 12, 1964 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (age 61)

Tracy McMillan (born September 12, 1964) is an American author, television writer, TV host, and self-proclaimed relationship expert. She wrote television news for 15 years and transitioned into writing film, television, and books. In 2011, she wrote a blog post called WHY YOU’RE NOT MARRIED, which went viral and is now the most-viewed article on the Huffington Post ever. Time magazine named it on…

Known For

Pride & Prejudice: AtlantaPride & Prejudice: Atlanta · 2019
Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
6.12019
MovieDramaComedy
The author of a self-help book on how to find the perfect husband is determined to find eligible mates for her five single daughters.
Mad MenMad Men · 2007
Mad Men
8.12007
SeriesDrama
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
Marvel's RunawaysMarvel's Runaways · 2017
Marvel's Runaways
7.32017
SeriesDrama
Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were? Six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other must unite against a common foe – their parents.
United States of TaraUnited States of Tara · 2009
United States of Tara
7.02009
SeriesComedyDrama
Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.
UnPrisonedUnPrisoned · 2023
UnPrisoned
6.92023
SeriesComedy
A messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom has her life turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.
Family or FiancéFamily or Fiancé · 2019
Family or Fiancé
8.52019
Series
"Family or Fiancé" follows the dynamics between engaged couples who bring their disapproving families together under one roof. The families only spend 3 days with each other, and the clock is ticking as the couples decide if they're going to tie the knot. It's a no-holds-barred look at what it's really like when the people closest to you have major issues with the one you want to marry. Serving as the voice of reason is relationship expert Tracy McMillan, who helps the couple confront their families' concerns. She works with the newly engaged couple on ways to strengthen their bond, air their differences and reveal their true selves to their families, for better or worse. At the end of the third and final day, the families are given their chance to speak now or forever hold their peace leaving the couple to make the ultimate choice — "I do" or "I don't."

Movies

TV Shows

Mad MenMad Men · 2007
Mad Men
8.12007
SeriesDrama
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
Marvel's RunawaysMarvel's Runaways · 2017
Marvel's Runaways
7.32017
SeriesDrama
Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were? Six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other must unite against a common foe – their parents.
United States of TaraUnited States of Tara · 2009
United States of Tara
7.02009
SeriesComedyDrama
Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.
UnPrisonedUnPrisoned · 2023
UnPrisoned
6.92023
SeriesComedy
A messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom has her life turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.
Family or FiancéFamily or Fiancé · 2019
Family or Fiancé
8.52019
Series
"Family or Fiancé" follows the dynamics between engaged couples who bring their disapproving families together under one roof. The families only spend 3 days with each other, and the clock is ticking as the couples decide if they're going to tie the knot. It's a no-holds-barred look at what it's really like when the people closest to you have major issues with the one you want to marry. Serving as the voice of reason is relationship expert Tracy McMillan, who helps the couple confront their families' concerns. She works with the newly engaged couple on ways to strengthen their bond, air their differences and reveal their true selves to their families, for better or worse. At the end of the third and final day, the families are given their chance to speak now or forever hold their peace leaving the couple to make the ultimate choice — "I do" or "I don't."