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Diana Ross Net Worth: How Rich Is the Singer in 2022?

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3 years ago

June 1, 2022

Ross is an American entertainer and actress known for being the lead singer of The Supremes during the 1960s. The Diana Ross net worth figure is estimated at $250 million as of 2022.

Diana Ross performs on stage during the 2019 World AIDS Day Concert — (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

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Early Life and Bio

Full Name	Diana Ernestine Earle Ross
Birth Date / Age	March 26, 1944 / 78 Years Old
Birth Place	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Source of Wealth	Singing / Acting
Relationship Status	Single
Height	5 ft. 5 in. / 164 cm.
Net Worth	$250 Million

Diana Ernestine Earle Ross was born in March of 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Fred (1920-2007) and Ernestine (née Moten; 1916-1984). Meanwhile, Ross grew up with two sisters (Barbara and Rita) and three brothers: Arthur; Fred Jr.; and Wilbert.

Furthermore, Diana and her siblings were sent to live with their grandparents after their mother contracted tuberculosis in 1950.

Ross attended a four-year college and preparatory magnet school in downtown Detroit known as Cass Technical High School. Originally, she aspired to be a fashion designer.

Eventually, Ross joined a vocal group called the Primettes, earning an audition for Motown Records by A&R executive and songwriter, Robert Bateman.

Diana Ross performs on stage at the Rosemont Horizon — (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)

Diana Ross Net Worth and Career

In January 1961, Ross and her vocal mates signed to Motown Records under the name “Supremes”. Their first hit, When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes, came nearly three years later.

The group’s first number one hit titled Where Did Our Love Go came in the summer of 1964.

Overall, the Supremes have released a total of 29 studio albums. Their lone charting album (gold) was Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations in 1968. Ross would venture on a solo career in 1970.

She dropped her eponymous solo debut in May 1970. The project included her first solo number-one hit, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.

Ross has sold over 100 million units of her music, both as a member of the Motown group, The Supremes and as a solo artist. Moreover, she has six number-one hits under her belt.

Notably, Diana has gone on over 20 tours as a headlining artist. On top of that, she has conducted half a dozen residency shows throughout the years.

Lastly, Ross has done her fair share of acting as well. She appeared in shows like The Jackson 5ive, The Muppet Show, Standing Room Only, and The Voice, amongst several others.

Diana Ross Instagram and Twitter

Nowadays, the entertainer possesses roughly 620 thousand Instagram followers. To go along with that, Ross has just over 151 thousand followers on her Twitter account as of June 2022.

I’m so excited to be returning to the UK & Europe. Come and share this special once-in-a-lifetime moment with me. Let's dance, sing and make beautiful memories together. I can't wait to see you. Which show are you coming to? #dianarossthankyou https://t.co/8sVsl4yLLM pic.twitter.com/8ls6V47V1k
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) May 13, 2022

Personal Life

First, Ross had a child named Rhonda Suzanne Silberstein with Motown CEO Berry Gordy.

Afterward, she married music executive Robert Ellis Silberstein, having a pair of daughters named Tracee Joy and Chudney Lane.

Diana’s second husband was Norwegian shipping magnate Arne Næss Jr. The couple has two sons together, Ross Arne and Evan Olav. Tragically, Naess fell to his death during a South African mountain climbing accident in 2004.

Diana Ross Net Worth

The Diana Ross net worth figure of $250 million has been amassed since the 1960s when she joined the Supremes. That, along with her work as a solo artist has yielded her hundreds of millions. The music sales and tours have put money in her pockets for several decades.

Diana Ross FAQ

When did Diana Ross die?

Despite being a frequently asked question, Ross is still alive and well. Now 78 years old, the singer even released a single titled Turn Up The Sunshine in May 2022.

Where does Diana Ross live?

Currently, Ross spends time living on both coasts of the United States. She owns a home in Los Angeles, California, and a mansion in Greenwich, Connecticut.