Ageless '60s Legend, 81, Wows Crowd With 'Stunning' Looks and Voice
Ageless '60s Legend, 81, Wows Crowd With 'Stunning' Looks and Voice originally appeared on Parade.
Diana Ross seems to have put time on pause.
The legendary former Supremes frontwoman, 81, put on a rousing show this weekend in Birmingham, giving fans a veritable retrospective of her decades-long catalog of hits. The 'I'm Coming Out' singer's soft, lilting voice was pitch-perfect—sounding as if no time had passed since her days singing 'You Can't Hurry Love' in the 1960s.But it's impossible to talk about Diana Ross without mentioning her showstopping beauty. Known as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Ross—who is mom to five children, including Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross—is still as stunning as ever.
In video shared to social media from Sunday's Birmingham show, the singer delivers a soulful version of 'Amazing Grace.' Fans rushed to the comments, thrilled to see one of the most legendary singers of all time looking and sounding so good.
'Oh my goodness, she looks and sounds amazing,' wrote one exuberant fan, while another added, 'Omg, she looks amazing. Never ages. Beautiful.'Though a few cranky commenters suggested Ross should retire and 'enjoy life,' watching and listening to her is proof she's doing exactly that. Her fans are, too.
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Ageless '60s Legend, 81, Wows Crowd With 'Stunning' Looks and Voice first appeared on Parade on Jun 24, 2025
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