Motown legend and former Supreme singer. Diana Ross, 73 was honored with the Lifetime Achievements Awards last night at the 2017 American Music Awards which took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.......Thanks to an incredible career that spans over six decades...(phewwww!!!)
The 73-year old (She looks nothing near 70) was beaming with smile when she hit the red-carpet, dazzling in a black dress with a matching hand glove, a beautiful neck piece and a veil,...looking like the ultimate diva (in every good sense of the word) that she is.
Sharing the red-carpet moment with the "Boss lady" were are children and grand babies: son Ross Naess and wife, Kimberly Ryan; son Evan, his wife Ashley Simpson and their adorable daughter, Jagger and Ashley's 8-year old son from a previous relationship, Bronx; as daughters, Chudney, Rhonda and Black-ish star, Tracee Ellis Ross who hosted the show.
The iconic singer gave an epic performance of some of her many hits, including "I'm Coming Out", "Take Me Higher" and "The Best Years Of My Life".
Towards the end of her performance, she surprised the crowd by pulling a few of her grand-babies on stage and needless to say, THEY STOLE THE SHOW!!!
See photos after the jump!!!
Diana and her proud family on the red carpet
After a stirring introduction by her youngest son, Evan, Diana strode down a shimmering staircase to the stage before delivering an amazing performance...
The Boss! Still getting it at 73. Go right ahead diva!
Diana's grand babies sharing in their 'nana's special moment....
Her daughter, Rhonda Ross Kendrik presented her with the award “not just for women, not just for black folk, not just for singers, actors, performers and entrepreneurs who want to forge our own destiny, but for all of us!”
Right after her performance, Ms Ross, urged Berry Gordy, the Motown chief who discovered her more than half a century earlier to join her alongside her family on stage. She also called on her good friend, Smokey Robinson
Ross attended the first American Music Awards in 1974 and was the first recipient of an AMA 45-years ago. She also hosted the show in 1986 and 1987 making her and Tracee the first ever mom and daughter to ever host the AMA.
Grandson, Raheem closes out the show!
Ross, tearfully accepted by saying “This is all about love, This is my family and I’m sending love out there to each and everyone one of you—our global family. I’m so humbled. I love you so very much and I think you know that. I really, really love you so very much and I will hold onto this beautiful honor. Thank you.”
Congratulations on very well deserved honor. You remain The Boss. Thank you for showing others how to do it. I see you Raheem....lol
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