We dig the 70′s styles on birthday lady Diana Ross!
Diana Ross was born March 26, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. She was born to a U.S. Army soldier father and a schoolteacher mother and raised in the projects, on the north side of Detroit. Ross, as a member of Motown’s The Supremes, had her first big hit in 1964 with “Where Did Our Love Go?” She’s since had a long career as a solo act and as an Oscar-nominated actress.
Throughout her career, this diva has been lauded for her unique personal style. According to biographies, Ross wanted to be a fashion designer and studied design and pattern making at Cass Technical High School in Detroit as a young woman. Instead, she became an iconic singer and took her passion for fashion with her.
Born Diana Ernestine Earle Ross, the former Supreme puts the “D” in diva, defining R&B’s legendary Motown Sound and keeping her look supremely stylish along the way. Ross’ look, alongside her singing chops, is what’s said to have propelled her to the Supreme’s most coveted spot. From there she’s graciously carried off a four-decade-long run, which included acting and modeling and birthing five children in between.
With a solo career punctuated by roles in films like “Mahogany” and “Lady Sings The Blues,” Ross’ post-Supremes career is just as memorable (and fabulous) as her early work. And at 68 she’s undoubtedly passing the torch of iconic style. From Mary J. Blige to her daughter, actress Tracee Ellis Ross, a stylish legacy can’t help but carry on.
Happy birthday, the Divine Ms. Diana Ross!
Lisa Pool Content Manager
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The Queen Grace Collection brand was launched in 2010 by stylist Marina Zelner. Marina created Queen Grace as a high-fashion company that designs exclusively for the contemporary full-figured woman. Every one of our distinct collections celebrates her freedom, confidence and inner beauty.
graham (1 year ago)
miss diana ross,supreme star,legend and i mean real legend not some five second wonder with a couple of hits under there belt,diva extraordinaire,icon to generations,trailblazer,this lady did it all and she did it without hype or the power of mtv,she is the empress of pop and empresses are bigger than queens,she and her legacy are eternal,thank you miss ross for your unique talent,voice,style and grace.