Before landing the leading role in the independent drama film, Stranger Inside (2001).

The movie produced by HBO, first premiered on television, but Ross was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance.

[1] Ross co-starred alongside LisaGay Hamilton in the critically acclaimed 2013 independent drama film, Go for Sisters.

[3][4] She received Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female nomination for her performance in film.

[7][8] In 2017, Ross had a recurring role opposite Viola Davis in the ABC legal thriller How to Get Away with Murder.