Tracee Ellis Ross, 52, on why she dates younger men: 'A lot of men my age are steeped in toxic masculinity'

Tracee Ellis Ross prefers dating younger men.

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• Tracee Ellis Ross, 52, says she prefers dating younger men.
• Part of the reason is that men her age are often "steeped in toxic masculinity," Ross said.
• "I have long been past the age where I feel like it's my job to teach somebody or grow them up," Ross said.

Tracee Ellis Ross, 52, prefers dating younger men because they're less bound by traditional gender roles.

During an appearance on the Wednesday episode of the "IMO" podcast ...