DIANA ROSS
Diana Ross was born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Ernestine and Fred Ross, Sr. She is the second-eldest child in her family, with her older sister, Barbara Ross-Lee, being a prominent American physician. Ross is celebrated worldwide for her incredible contributions to music, with timeless hits like Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and I’m Coming Out solidifying her status as one of the greatest singers of all time. Her powerful voice and stage presence have made her an enduring icon in the music industry.
Ross has been married twice, and with her second husband, Norwegian shipping magnate Arne Næss Jr., she had two sons, Ross Arne and Evan Olav. The couple divorced in 2000. Now 79, Diana Ross boasts an impressive net worth of $250 million, a testament to her legendary career. In 1976, Billboard honored her as the “Female Entertainer of the Century.” Despite six decades in the spotlight, Ross shows no signs of slowing down. She continues to captivate audiences through tours and a mini-residency at a Las Vegas hotel, proving that her talent and passion for performing remain as vibrant as ever.
