Diana Ross’s Net Worth In 2023 and How the Supremes Singer Made It
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Diana Ross’s net worth should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with her career. The iconic singer has topped the charts both as part of The Supremes and as a solo artist. With a music career beginning as a teenager, it’s no surprise Ross has earned quite a fortune for herself.
But this leads us to wonder — just how much has Ross been able to amass over the decades. As she is one of the most prolific artists in history, we have to imagine she has quite a sizable bank account, right?
Here is all you need to know about Diana Ross’s net worth.
How did Diana Ross become famous?
Diana Ross’s journey to stardom began when she was just 15 years old and joined the Primettes. The all-girl singing group was invited to audition for Motown Records in 1960 after they won a talent competition. After finding further success, Ross approached her former neighbor, William “Smokey” Robinson. He wanted the group to audition for him and then brought them to Motown, where they auditioned in front of Motown Record executives, with Ross earning the attention of the famed Berry Gordy.
Gordy was initially reluctant to sign the group due to the fact that they had yet to graduate high school. However, by 1961, after the group continued to pursue the record deal, Gordy agreed to sign the group as long as they changed their name, and thus The Supremes was born.
The Supremes saw their first hit “When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes” reaching No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, with Ross being promoted to the group’s lead singer by the end of the year. The following year, the group had their first No. 1 hit with “Where Did Our Love Go,” thus cementing their nationwide fame. In 1965, Gordy and Ross entered into a romantic relationship, but it did not last. By 1967, the group’s name was changed to Diana Ross and The Supremes, giving Ross even more clout.
Though she remained with The Supremes until the early 1970s, Ross began performing as a solo artist in 1968, eventually releasing her first solo album in May of 1970. This album included Ross’s first No. 1 solo single, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” As a result, Ross found fame as a solo artist in addition to her success with The Supremes.
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What is Diana Ross' net worth in 2023?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Diana Ross’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $250 million. She has earned this fortune through her work as a singer (both as a solo artist and with The Supremes), record producer, screenwriter, actor, film and television producer and composer.
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How much is Diana Ross worth right now?
In 2023, Diana Ross is estimated to have a net worth of $250 million. She has mainly earned this net worth through her work as a music artist, both with The Supremes and as an iconic solo artist.
How much is Diana Ross's daughter worth?
Diana Ross has five children, including three daughters, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Tracee Ellis Ross and Chudney Ross. Ross’s eldest daughter, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, is the result of her romantic relationship with Berry Gordy. Rhonda is also a singer-songwriter and actress, like her mother. She is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million.
Diana Ross’s second daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross, is arguably her most famous daughter. Ellis Ross is known for being an actress, namely for the TV series Black-ish. She is estimated to have a net worth of $16 million.
Chudney Ross, Diana’s youngest daughter, is the lowest profile of her daughters. She is known for being a television producer and children’s author. She is estimated to have a net worth of $5 million.
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How much is Diana Ross'a son worth?
Diana Ross has five children, including two sons, Ross Arne Naess and Evan Ross.
Diana Ross’s son Ross Arne Naess is a producer and TV personality as well as photographer. He is also an avid adventurer and outdoorsman. He is estimated to have a net worth of $800,000.
Diana Ross’s youngest child, her son Evan Ross, is an actor, musician and producer. He is estimated to have a net worth of $25 million.
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Is Diana Ross married to a billionaire?
Diana Ross is not currently married, therefore she is not currently married to a billionaire. However, she has been married twice, first to music executive and businessman Robert Ellis Silberstein, the father of her daughters Tracee and Chudney, and second to billionaire shipping magnate Arne Naess Jr., the father of her two sons Ross and Evan. Diana Ross and Silberstein married in 1971 and divorced in 1977. So, Ross was married to a billionaire, even if she is not currently. She married Naess in 1986 and they divorced in 2000. Unfortunately, Naess passed away in a rock climbing accident in January 2004.
How many Grammys does Diana Ross have?
Diana Ross has been nominated for 13 Grammys, however, she has never won one in a traditional category. She did receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. For an artist this prolific, this is incredibly surprising!
How much did Diana Ross get paid for Glastonbury?
It is not known exactly how much Diana Ross was paid as a headliner at Glastonbury. However, it has been revealed that the music festival’s budget is under ￡500,000 per headliner. So, it is likely Ross was paid in that range. Considering both Coldplay and Sir Paul McCartney each received around ￡200,000 to headline, we imagine Ross received a similar amount.
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How much does Diana Ross make per concert?
It is not known how much Diana Ross earns per concert, though that amount varies based on the venue and its capacity, as well as her ticket sales. It has been estimated she earns upwards of $125,000 per concert. An example given to book Ross’s talents is in the $300,000 to $499,000 range. Therefore, we can assume she likely makes in the hundreds of thousands per concert.
How much did Diana Ross get paid for The Wiz?
It is not known exactly how much money Diana Ross was paid for The Wiz, in which Ross played the lead role of Dorothy. However, we do know the movie had a budget of around $22 million and Michael Jackson was offered $100,000 for the role of The Scarecrow. As Ross had a bigger role, we can assume she was paid in the hundreds of thousands as well, though likely more than Jackson.
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