Writing

Tracy McMillan

Tracy McMillan, born on September 12, 1964, is a multifaceted American writer, television producer, host, and recognized authority on relationships. Her career began with 15 years in television news before she pivoted to screenwriting and literature.

In 2011, McMillan gained widespread attention with her provocative blog post, "WHY YOU’RE NOT MARRIED," which became the most-read article in Huffington Post history and earned a spot on Time magazine's list of the Top Ten Opinion Pieces that year. This success propelled her to write the book "Why You're Not Married... Yet," published in 2012.

Her talents as a screenwriter are exemplified in her contributions to acclaimed series such as "Mad Men," "Necessary Roughness," "Chase," "Life on Mars," and "The United States of Tara." Notably, she was part of the writing team that won the 2010 Writers Guild of America Award for Dramatic Series for "Mad Men."

As a relationship expert, McMillan has appeared on numerous platforms, including NBC's dating show "Ready for Love," as well as popular programs like "The Today Show," "Katie," "Bethenny," "Dr. Drew's Lifechangers," and "Oprah's Super Soul Sunday." Currently, she serves as the relationship expert on the OWN channel's show "Family or Fiancé," which began airing in 2020.

In addition to her memoir "I Love You and I'm Leaving You Anyway" (2010) and her debut novel "You'll Know It When You See It" (2015), she continues to contribute articles to the Huffington Post, showcasing her ongoing engagement with her audience.

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