Tracey Jackson | |
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| Born | May 12, 1958 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Author, film director, blogger, screenwriter, producer |
| Website | traceyjacksononline |
Tracey Jackson (born May 12, 1958) is an American author, screenwriter, blogger, film director, and producer. [1] Over the course of her career, she has worked across multiple mediums, including film, television, and publishing. [2] She is known for her work on feature films such as The Guru (2002), The Other End of the Line (2008), and Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009). [3] Jackson is also the author of two books, including the New York Times bestseller Gratitude and Trust: Six Affirmations That Will Change Your Life (2014), co-written with Paul Williams. [4] And Between a Rock and a Hot Place. [5]
A year after getting to Hollywood she created the FOX sitcom Babes, [6] a show centered on the lives of three plus-sized sisters. [7] Her film credits include Working Title’s The Guru (2002), [8] The Other End of the Line (2008), a concept centered around international call centers. [9] Jackson was one of the first people in Hollywood to start blending Bollywood and Hollywood together. [10]
She is also known for her adaptation of the bestseller Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) for producer Jerry Bruckheimer. [11] Jackson directed and produced and starred in the documentary Lucky Ducks, an exploration of modern parenting and privilege. [12] After the 2008 Writers Guild of America strike, Jackson shifted her focus to writing books. [13]
Her first book, Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Why Fifty Is Not the New Thirty (2011), was published by Harper Collins [14] and earned her appearances on The Today Show, Martha Stewart's TV Show, and other major platforms. [15] The book was also featured as an Oprah Book Pick in O, The Oprah Magazine. [16] Her second book, Gratitude and Trust: Six Affirmations That Will Change Your Life (2014), co-written with musician and actor Paul Williams. [17]
Jackson made an appearance with Paul Williams on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Show and podcast. [18] She was included in Oprah’s books The Path Made Clear and The Wisdom of Sundays. [19]
Jackson and Williams had their own podcast based on the book that ran on PODCAST ONE. [20] She has maintained a personal blog for over 20 years, showcasing her reflections on life, culture, and the entertainment industry. She has also contributed articles to The Huffington Post and Air Mail. [21] In 2016, Jackson sold a pilot script titled Team Life to Fremantle. [22]
Tracey Jackson is married to Glenn Horowitz, a bookseller based in New York City. [23] She is the mother of two daughters. [24]
The couple resides in New York, where Jackson continues to develop projects. [25]
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