Diana Ross

Her second daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross, is an actress who received claim to fame as one of the stars the sitcom "Girlfriends" (2003). She effectively removed herself from the public eye for many years, resurfacing in the critically acclaimed television show Miss Match. Her oldest daughter, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, is a songstress and actress. Though hardly obese by any standard, Silverstone had obviously put on more weight than the public was used to seeing her carry, and this started a whirlwind of rumours which affected her personal life. She also has a daughter, Rhonda, with Motown founder Berry Gordy. Around the time in which she was featured as Batgirl in Batman, Silverstone was lambasted by tabloid media and mainstream press alike for putting on weight. (Nęss died in a South African mountain accident in January 2004). Recently, she has extended her repertoir by working as a producer both in TV and film.

From 1985 to 2000, she was married to Norwegian businessman Arne Nęss Jr., with whom she has two sons. Silverstone has continued to make a wide range of movie and television appearances, appearing mostly in comedy and action roles (she is widely known for her role in Clueless), although proving herself versatile enough to tackle the major Shakespeare production Love's Labour's Lost. From 1971 to 1977, Diana Ross was married to music promoter Robert Ellis Silberstein, with whom she has two daughters (Tracee and Chudney). She went on to star in three Aerosmith music videos, entitled Cryin, Crazy and Amazing which were hugely successful both for the band and Silverstone, making her a household name. Diana Ross is the second of six children, three girls and three boys, from factory worker Fred Ross and teacher Ernestine Earle Ross. She won a leading part in the 1993 movie The Crush, playing a girl who sets out to ruin an older man after her teenage crush is spurned, for which she won two awards at the 1994 MTV Movie Awards. After a downturn in record sales during the mid to late 80s she returned to the Motown fold with Workin' Overtime. Born in London, UK, to English parents, her family moved to San Fransisco, California and she later attended school in Beverly Hills during which time she acquired some early modelling and advertising work, eventually getting the part of the 'dream girl' on American TV series The Wonder Years.

She signed to RCA and had several successful releases, beginning with Why Do Fools Fall in Love, which featured a cover of the Frankie Lymon hit. She is also noted for her strong views on animal welfare and is a committed vegan. A duet with Lionel Richie called "Endless Love" in 1981 proved to be the biggest record of her career and her last hit on the Motown label. According to critics, she has demonstrated a versatile acting talent in a range of parts, from femme fatale in The Crush to quirky comedy in Clueless. The Wiz, which cost $24 million to make, only brought in $13 million dollars during its original theatrical release. She first came to widespread attention in the music video for Aerosmith's Cryin and later starred in several Hollywood motion pictures. Many eyebrows were raised at Ross, then age 34, playing Dorothy, who in all other versions of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was portrayed as a young girl. Alicia Silverstone (born October 4, 1976) is a British/American actress.

1978 saw Ross starring in the film version of the successful Broadway play The Wiz, with Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, and Richard Pryor. The Crush (1993). Her second self titled album, Diana-Ross (1976), charted in the Top Ten, and featured the disco hit "Love Hangover". Judith Krantz's 'Torch Song' (1993) (TV). In 1975 another return to acting, this time in the film Mahogany (1975) saw the theme song "The Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?)" reach #1. Scattered Dreams (1993) (TV). Ross released a duets album with Marvin Gaye in 1973, entitled Diana and Marvin, scoring several chart hits. Cool and the Crazy (1994) (TV).

Ross also starred in a biopic of Billie Holliday, Lady Sings the Blues (1972), which earned her an Academy Award nomination and a #1 album soundtrack. True Crime (1995). She found chart success with a number of her early releases, most notably with the #1 single "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (1970). The Babysitter (1995). In January 1970 Diana Ross officially departed from the Supremes and recorded her first solo album, the self-titled Diana Ross. Le Nouveau monde (1995). During this period, the group had two more #1 hits as Motown began plans for a Diana Ross solo career, which was announced in November 1969. Hideaway (1995).

At this time, the group was also renamed "Diana Ross & The Supremes," officially recognizing Ross as the focal point of the group. Clueless (1995). In July 1967, Florence Ballard was fired from The Supremes and replaced with Cindy Birdsong. Batman & Robin (1997). Between the summer of 1964 and the summer of 1967, The Supremes released nine #1 hit singles and became the most successful black group of the decade. Excess Baggage (1997). Diane also began using her given name of "Diana" at this time. Breakers (1998).

Although all the girls originally took turns singing lead, Motown chief Berry Gordy made Diane Ross the permanent lead singer starting in 1964, because he felt her soprano voice had the pop appeal The Supremes needed to cross over to white audiences. Junket Whore (1998). Barbara Martin left the group shortly afterwards, and The Supremes carried on as a trio. Blast from the Past (1999). After signing to Motown in 1961 and replacing McGlown with Barbara Martin, they changed the name of the group to The Supremes. Love's Labour's Lost (2000). Diane Ross (although she originally went by "Diane," "Diana" is what is on her birth certificate), together with Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard and Betty McGlown formed The Primettes in 1959. "Braceface " (2001) TV Series (voice).

Diana Ernestine Ross (born March 26, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American soul, R&B and pop artist, and one of the most successful female artists of her era. Global Heresy (2002). 1999: Double Platinum (telefilm). Scorched (2002). 1994: Out of Darkness (telefilm). as Heather. 1978: The Wiz. Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) ..

1975: Mahogany. as Lynn. 1972: Lady Sings the Blues (Nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actress of 1972). Beauty Shop (2004) .. 1999: Every Day Is A New Day. 1998: Very Special Season (Christmas album).

1995: Take Me Higher. 1993: Stolen Moments: The Lady Sings Jazz & Blues (live). 1993: Christmas in Vienna (live, with Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras). 1991: The Force Behind the Power.

1989: The Greatest Hits Live. 1989: Workin' Overtime. 1987: Red Hot Rhythm & Blues. 1985: Eaten Alive.

1984: Swept Away. 1983: Ross. 1982: Silk Electric. 1981: Why Do Fools Fall In Love?.

1980: diana. 1979: The Boss. 1978: Ross. 1977: Baby, It's Me.

1977: An Evening with Diana Ross (live). 1976: Diana Ross. 1974: Live at Caesar's Palace. 1973: Last Time I Saw Him.

1973: Diana & Marvin (duets album with Marvin Gaye). 1973: Touch Me In The Morning. 1972: Lady Sings the Blues (soundtrack from the Billie Holliday bio-pic Ross starred in the same year). 1971: Surrender.

1971: Diana! (soundtrack from a 1971 television special). 1970: Everything is Everything. 1970: Diana Ross (reissued the same year as Ain't No Mountain High Enough).