Diana Ross’s Fiercest Diva Looks Through the Years
Shortly before he departed office, President Barack Obama bestowed a series of Presidential Medals of Freedom upon several contemporary icons, including Bruce Springsteen, Robert De Niro, and, most memorably, Diana Ross. It was the latest in a career of prestigious awards for Ross, who has pursued a musical career spanning decades that has landed her on the biggest stages in the world. An inspiration for everyone from Beyoncé to RuPaul, Ross is returning with a new album, Thank You, and music video, her first in over a decade. In celebration, let’s take look back on Ross’ always-impeccable style, which has been just as glamorous and fur-, feather-, and sequin-filled as many of her stage looks. From her memorable years as part of the Supremes to a glamazon era as a solo artist that continues to this day, it’s clear Ross has been just as much an icon off stage as on it.
Ross wore a full-skirted red dress when she performed at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California in celebration of her 75th
Ross wore a beaded white gown and fur coat while performing at the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2018 in New York City.
Wearing a strapless black Fall 2017 Vivienne Westwood dress, Ross attended the 2017 American Music Awards on November 19, 2017 in Los Angeles, California where she accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Diana Ross wore a recreation of her 1981 Met Gala dress to the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, November 2014.
Ross supports her son Evan at the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 on November 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, California in a laidback, sequined look.
Ross wore a black and white embellished tulle gown to TNT Christmas in Washington 2012 on December 9, 2012 in Washington, DC.
Diana Ross wore an embellished black suit to the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California where she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ross was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award white wearing a red halter-top dress at the 2007 BET Awards on June 26, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.
Diana Ross wore an old Hollywood-style white dress with a white fur to the Rick Weiss Humanitarian Awards on April 8, 2006.
Diana Ross wore a black strapless dress with a purple sequined overcoat to the Clive Davis pre-Grammy Awards party in Beverly Hills, California on February 7, 2006.
Diana Ross wore an embellished, sheer mini dress to the 32nd annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California on November 14, 2004.
Diana Ross wore a sequined little black dress to the Dream Halloween Los Angeles Benefit for children suffering from HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles, California on October 26, 2002.
Diana Ross wore a red satin halter dress to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala for “Goddess: The Classical Mode” in New York, New York on April 28, 2003.
Diana Ross wore a long-sleeved velvet checker print dress to the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Beverly Hills, California on March 2002.
Diana Ross wore an over-the-top strapless purple gown to the 20th annual CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, New York on June 14, 2001.
Diana Ross wore a velvet orange dress to the launch party for O: The Oprah Magazine in New York, New York on April 17, 2000.
Diana Ross wore a red sleeveless dress to VH-1 Divas: A Tribute to Diana Ross in New York, New York on April 9, 2000.
Diana Ross wore a longsleeved black dress to the 31st annual NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California on February 12, 2000.
Ross joined Mary J. Blige and Lil’ Kim in a black strapless dress during a memorable appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on September 9, 1999 when Ross infamously played with Kim’s pasty.
Diana Ross wore an all black, leather look to the 40th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on February 25, 1998.
Diana Ross wore a sleeveless black lace dress to the Grammy Awards in New York, New York on March 2, 1988.
Diana Ross wore a gold dress and fur coat tothe 11th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California on January 16, 1984.
Diana Ross wore a sheer black v-neck dress to the 1978 Motion Picture Pioneer of the Year awards in New York, New York on September 16, 1978.
Cindy Birdsong, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross of the Supremes wore fur looks in 1968.
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