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Tracey Jackson
Born (1958-05-12) May 12, 1958 (age 66)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Author, film director, blogger, screenwriter, producer
Websitetraceyjacksononline.com

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]

Career

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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] She was included in Oprah’s books The Path Made Clear and The Wisdom of Sundays.[18]

Jackson and Williams had their own podcast based on the book that ran on PODCAST ONE.[19] 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.[20] In 2016, Jackson sold a pilot script titled Team Life to Fremantle.[21]

Personal life

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Tracey Jackson is married to Glenn Horowitz, a bookseller based in New York City.[22] The couple resides in New York, where Jackson continues to develop projects.[23]

Bibliography

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Filmography

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As actor

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Screenplays

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Friend, Tad (October 21, 2024). "A Controversial Rare-Book Dealer Tries to Rewrite His Own Ending". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Author Q&A: Filmmaker Tracey Jackson, "Lucky Ducks" - Write On Online". March 23, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Tracey Jackson: What is the Meaning of Life?". Excellence Reporter. June 7, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson, "Gratitude and Trust"". www.rjjulia.com. April 1, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Reynolds, Susan Salter (May 13, 2011). "Book review: 'Between a Rock and a Hot Place' by Tracey Jackson". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Babes". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  7. ^ Brennan, Patricia. "BABES' IS FOX'S NEW SERIES HILARIOUS OR AN ASSAULT ON GOOD TASTE?". Washington Post.
  8. ^ "A Beautiful Balancing Act with Tracey Jackson". Hello Humans. April 19, 2018.
  9. ^ Anderson, John (October 31, 2008). "The Other End of the Line". Variety.
  10. ^ Hazelton, John. "The Other End of The Line". Screen.
  11. ^ Weitz, Emily J. "Book Review: Tracey Jackson's 'Between a Rock and a Hot Place'". The Sag Harbor Express. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  12. ^ "Author Q&A: Filmmaker Tracey Jackson, "Lucky Ducks" - Write On Online". Write online. March 23, 2010.
  13. ^ Salter Reynolds, Susan (May 13, 2011). "Book review: 'Between a Rock and a Hot Place' by Tracey Jackson". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  14. ^ Szalavitz, Maia (July 7, 2011). "Q&A: Why 50 Is Not the New 30, and How to Make the Best of It". Time. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  15. ^ "Authors on the Air: DioGuardi, Gottfried, Martin". PublishersWeekly.com.
  16. ^ "Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Why Fifty Is Not the New Thirty". Oprah.com.
  17. ^ "Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson on 'Gratitude & Trust'". KTLA. September 23, 2014.
  18. ^ "Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson". Oprah: Super Soul Sunday. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  19. ^ Landes, Jennifer. "Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson Launch New Podcast | The East Hampton Star". www.easthamptonstar.com.
  20. ^ "Super Soul Special: Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson: A Better You Through Trust and Gratitude". Oprah.com.
  21. ^ Sandberg, Bryn (July 18, 2016). "FremantleMedia North America Acquires Random House Studio". The Hollywood Reporter.
  22. ^ Friend, Tad (October 21, 2024). "A Controversial Rare-Book Dealer Tries to Rewrite His Own Ending". The New Yorker.
  23. ^ Yun, Dawn. "Blogging Helped Screenwriter Write Her First Book". SF Gate. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  24. ^ "Between a Rock and a Hot Place (review)". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  25. ^ "Book Review – Between a Rock and a Hot Place". The Gleaner. February 13, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  26. ^ Renold, Evelyn. "The New Math of Old Age". AARP. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  27. ^ Fallow, Allan (November 13, 2014). "Paul Williams Comes Clean in 'Gratitude & Trust'". AARP. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  28. ^ "Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson on 'Gratitude & Trust'". KTLA. September 23, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  29. ^ Thompson, June. "Gratitude and trust: a mantra for the New Year". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  30. ^ Spitz, Marc. "Seventies Showbiz Fixture Paul Williams Talks Sobriety and Remembering Every Eighth Tonight Show Appearance". Vanity Fair. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
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