Diana Ross is an American singer and actress who gained fame as a member of The Supremes and who later won a Golden Globe for her role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues in 1972.
Diana Ross Biography
| Real Name | Diana Ross |
| Nickname | Diana Ross |
| Profession | Singer and actress |
| Date of Birth | 26 March 1944 |
| Age | 81 years, as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Cass Technical High School |
| College | Update soon |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
Diana Ross Age
Singer and actress Diana Ross was born on 26 March 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. She is 81 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Aries.
Diana Ross Relationships
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Robert Ellis Silberstein Arne Naess Jr. |
| Spouse/Husband | Robert Ellis Silberstein (m. 1971, div. 1977) Arne Naess Jr. (m. 1986, div. 2000) |
| Children | 5 – including Rhonda, Tracee, and Evan |
Diana Ross Family
| Father’s Name | Fred Ross Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Ernestine |
| Brother’s Name | Arthur, Fred Jr. and Wilbert |
| Sister’s Name | Barbara and Rita |
Career
| Debut | Discography – 1970: Diana Ross Film – 1972: Lady Sings the Blues TV – 1964: T.A.M.I. Show |
| Awards | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1988) Hollywood Walk of Fame (1988) Special Tony Award (1977) Kennedy Center Honors (2007) Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2012) President Medal of Freedom (2016) |
Diana Ross Movies
| Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Lady Sings the Blues | 1972 |
| The Wiz | 1978 |
| Out of Darkness | 1994 |
| Double Platinum | 1999 |
| Diana Ross: Her Life, Love & Legacy | 2019 |
| Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce’ | 2023 |
| The Greatest Night in Pop | 2024 |
Diana Ross Television Shows
- 1964 – T.A.M.I. Show
- 1967 – The Tonight Show
- 1969 – The Hollywood Palace
- 1971 – The Jackson 5ive
- 1975 – The Tonight Show
- 1980 – Standing Room Only
- 1989 – Barbara Walters Special
- 1992 – Christmas in Vienna
- 1995 – Regies & Kathie Lee
- 2000 – The Today Show
- 2006 – Inside the Actors Studio
- 2025 – 2025 Brit Awards
Diana Ross Songs, Albums
- 1970 – Diana Ross
- 1971 – Surrender
- 1973 – Touch Me in the Morning
- 1973 – Last Time I Saw Him
- 1976 – Diana Ross
- 1977 – Baby It’s Me
- 1981 – To Love Again
- 1982 – Silk Electric
- 1984 – Swept Away
- 1987 – Red Hot Rhythm & Blues
- 1991 – The Force Behind the Power
- 1999 – Every Day Is a New Day
- 2006 – Blue
- 2006 – I Love You
- 2015 – Diana Ross Sings Songs from the Wiz
- 2021 – Thank You
Diana Ross Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 164 cm In meters – 1.64 m In feet & inches – 5’4” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 56 kg In pounds – 123 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
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Diana Ross Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $250 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $150000 to $400,000 per show |
| Income Source | Singing, acting, social media, endorsement, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Diana Ross
- Diana Ross was born and brought up in Detroit, Michigan, as the second of six children born to Ernestine and Fred Ross Sr.
- Her mother named her Diane, but the birth certificate was mistakenly filled out with the name Diana.
- Her family and Detroit friends called her Diane all her life.
- She grew up with two sisters (Barbara and Rita) and three brothers, Arthur, Fred Jr., and Wilbert.
- When Ross was seven, her mother contracted tuberculosis, causing her to become seriously ill.
- After her mother recovered, she and her siblings returned to Detroit.
- In 1985, her family relocated to the working-class Brewster-Douglass Housing Projects, set at St. Antoine Street.
- Aspiring to become a fashion designer, she took classes in clothing design, millinery, pattern making, and tailoring.
- In 1960, Hodson’s downtown Detroit store hired Ross as its first African American waitress.
- For extra income, she also provided hairdressing services to her neighbors.
- When she was fifteen, Ross joined the Primettes, the sister group to a male vocal group called the Primes.
- Ross has two daughters with Silberstein, Tracee Joy Silberstein and Chudney Lane Silberstein, born in 1972 and 1975.
- Ross dated Gene Simmons, bassist and co-lead singer for the band Kiss, from 1980 to 1983.
- She met her second husband, Arne Naess Jr., in 1985 and married him the following year.
- Naess fell to his death in a South African mountain climbing accident in 2004.
FAQ:
How old is Diana Ross?
81 years as of 2025
What is Diana Ross’s net worth?
Approx – $250 Million (As of 2025)
Who is Diana Ross’s first husband?
Robert Ellis Silberstein from 1971 to 1977
Who is Diana Ross’s second husband?
Arne Naess Jr. from 1986 to 2000
How many biological children does Diana Ross have?
Diana Ross is a mom of five children.
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