See Her Iconic Career Moments

First up is a photo of Ross with fellow members of The Supremes. As mentioned, the group was originally known as The Primettes and was founded in Detroit in 1959. Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Betty McGlown, and Florence Ballard were the four founding members. McGlown left after getting engaged and was replaced by Barbara Martin, who also parted ways with the group later on.

The group performed countless times together, often in matching outfits. They’re pictured here in light green frocks with beaded hems, sparkly bodices, and matching heels. It’s certainly a show-stopping look.

The trio went with softer pink and white cardigan sets for this photo shoot in 1964. Between 1964 and 1969, the group managed to record and release 12 No. 1 hits that fans couldn’t get enough of.

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Here, Ross rocks an effortlessly cool ensemble featuring a white turtleneck, round glasses, a silk scarf, and a statement necklace. She struck a pose when she stopped by the E.M.I. Records headquarters.

Shortly after, Ross launched her solo career. Her first single was “Reach Out (And Touch Somebody’s Hand).”

Then, in 1972, Ross took to the big screen in Lady Sings the Blues, a film about Billie Holiday’s life. It was one of her first movie roles.