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Tracey Jackson

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]

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

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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