Question 1

True or false: Diana Ross was the lead singer of The Supremes before launching her solo career in 1970.

Accepted Answer

True. Ross fronted The Supremes, Motown's most successful act, and left for a solo career in 1970, becoming a pop culture icon.

Question 2

True or false: Diana Ross holds the record for the most number-one singles by a female artist on the Billboard Hot 100.

Accepted Answer

False. That record belongs to Madonna. Ross had 6 solo number-ones, but Madonna has 12.

Question 3

True or false: Diana Ross was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the film 'Lady Sings the Blues'.

Accepted Answer

True. Ross earned a Best Actress Oscar nomination for portraying Billie Holiday in the 1972 film, her acting debut.

Question 4

True or false: Diana Ross has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of The Supremes.

Accepted Answer

True. Ross received a solo star in 1982, and The Supremes were awarded a group star in 1994—a rare dual honor.

Question 5

True or false: Diana Ross was once a high school classmate of Smokey Robinson in Detroit.

Accepted Answer

True. Ross attended Cass Technical High School with Smokey Robinson, who later helped launch her career at Motown.

Question 6

True or false: Diana Ross married a billionaire in the 1980s and moved to a private island.

Accepted Answer

False. Ross married Norwegian shipping magnate Arne Næss Jr. in 1986, but he was a billionaire, not an island owner.

Question 7

True or false: Diana Ross was the first female artist to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.

Accepted Answer

False. That honor goes to Ella Fitzgerald in 1972. Ross performed at Super Bowl XXX in 1996, but wasn't the first woman.

Question 8

True or false: Diana Ross turned down the role of Dorothy in 'The Wiz' because she thought it was too risky.

Accepted Answer

False. Ross actually starred as Dorothy in the 1978 film 'The Wiz', a role she actively pursued.

Diana Ross Trivia Questions