Diana Ross

Date of Birth: March 26, 1944

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Diana Ross, born Diane Ernestine Earle Ross, is an American singer, actress, and record producer who gained fame as the lead singer of the vocal group The Supremes, which became Motown’s most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world’s best-selling girl groups of all time. Born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, Ross rose to prominence with hits such as “Baby Love,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” and “You Can’t Hurry Love.” After leaving The Supremes in 1970, she embarked on a successful solo career, releasing numerous hit records and earning several awards and accolades. Ross also pursued an acting career, earning an Academy Award nomination for her role in the film “Lady Sings the Blues” (1972). She continued to balance her music and acting careers throughout the decades, becoming an iconic figure in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Diana Ross

1. Diana Ross is a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which she received in 2012.

2. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Supremes in 1988.

3. Ross has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful female music artist in history for her total career hits.

4. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, both as a solo artist and as a member of The Supremes.

5. In 1976, Billboard magazine named her the “Female Entertainer of the Century.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Diana Ross

1. “You can’t just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream; you’ve got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.”

2. “My travels led me to where I am today. Sometimes these steps have felt painful, difficult, but led me to greater happiness and opportunities.”

3. “I am so proud of everything I’ve done.”

4. “I like to be a free spirit. Some don’t like that, but that’s the way I am.”

5. “It’s the first time I’ve been in love with my life.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Diana Ross’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $250 million.

Children

Diana Ross has five children: Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Tracee Ellis Ross, Chudney Ross, Ross Naess, and Evan Ross. Rhonda is a singer and actress, Tracee is an actress best known for her role in the TV series “Black-ish,” Chudney is a producer and production manager, Ross Naess is a businessman, and Evan Ross is an actor and musician.