Diana Ross Birthday: Singer Turns 68, Style Evolution (PHOTOS)

The month of March has been good to us, giving rise to a host of musical icons whose sense of fashion is as colorful as their sound -- from Chaka to Aretha to Diana Ross, who celebrates her 68th birthday today.

Born Diana Ernestine Earle Ross on March 26, 1944, the former Supreme puts the "D" in diva, defining R&B's legendary Motown Sound and keeping her look supremely stylish along the way.

Ross' look, alongside her singing chops, is what's said to have propelled her to the Supremes' most coveted spot. From there she's graciously carried off a four-decade-long run, which included acting and modeling and birthing five children in between.

With a solo career punctuated by roles in films like "Mahogany" and "Lady Sings The Blues," Ross' post-Supremes career is just as memorable (and fabulous) as her early work.

And at 68 she's undoubtedly passing the torch of iconic style. From Mary J. Blige to her daughter, actress Tracee Ellis Ross, a stylish legacy can't help but carry on.

Happy birthday, Diana Ross!

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• 1960

  UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Diana Ross (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

• 1960

  UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Diana Ross (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

• 1970

  UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of Diana Ross Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

• 1970

  UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of Diana Ross Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

• 1970

  UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of Diana Ross Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

• 1970

  UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: (AUSTRALIA OUT) Photo of Diana ROSS; posed, studio (Photo by GAB Archive/Redferns)

• 1983

  American soul singer Diana Ross wearing a striped all in one outfit, 1983. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

• 1987

  LOS ANGELES - JULY 3: Singer Diana Ross poses for a portrait session on July 3, 1987 in Los Angeles. California (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images)

• 2000

  PASADENA, : Singer Diana Ross, who hosted the 31st NAACP Image Awards, arrives 12 February 2000 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Ca. The primetime telecast will air in April on FOX. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO Jim RUYMEN/jr (Photo credit should read JIM RUYMEN/AFP/Getty Images)

• 2001

  The 20th Annual CFDA American Fashion Awards (2001)

• 2004

  LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 14: Singer Diana Ross arrives at the 32nd Annual 'American Music Awards' at the Shrine Auditorium on November 14, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

• 2005

  LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 20: Singer Diana Ross stands for photos at the launch of her new 'MAC Beauty Icon Series 2 Collection' at the MAC Cosmetics store on January 20, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matthew Simmons/Getty Images)

• 2007

  LONDON - MAY 09: Singer Diana Ross performs at Wembley Arena as part of her UK tour to promote her latest album 'I Love You' on May 9, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)

• 2007

  NEW YORK - JUNE 28: Singer Diana Ross attends a Qatar Airways gala to celebrate their inaugural flights to NYC, June 28, 2007 at the Frederick P. Rose Hall - Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

• 2007

  WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 2: Honoree singer Diana Ross arrives at the 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors December 2, 2007 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Nancy Ostertag/Getty Images)

• 2008

  NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Singer Diana Ross attends a screening of 'Iron Man' hosted by the Cinema Society and Michael Kors at the Tribeca Grand Screening Room on April 28, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

• 2008

  OSLO, NORWAY - DECEMBER 11: Diana Ross performs at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2008 at the Oslo Spektrum on December 11, 2008 in Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian Nobel Committee yesterday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2008 to Martti Ahtisaari for his efforts to resolve international conflicts. Actors Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson are hosting the gala event which features performances from Diana Ross, operatic quartet Il Divo and Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

• 2012

  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Diana Ross arrives at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

• 2012

  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Diana Ross, recepient of the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, poses in the press room at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

• 2012

  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Diana Ross arrives for the 54th Annual Grammy Special Merit Awards at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on February 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images)

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Comments

[Ronco10354]

09:36 PM on 05/31/2012

she will always be the queen of my musical universe .happy birthday Diana Ross .

[Absolute]

09:29 AM on 03/29/2012

She is very good looking. I love her unique looks.

[VegasBabe]

11:09 PM on 03/27/2012

Happy Birthday Lady Di! and many more!

[Dianbay]

04:12 PM on 03/27/2012

Wow, she's aged nicely... as beautiful as ever!

[rudy in la]

12:04 PM on 03/27/2012

The happiness she has given millions of people around our globe is incalculable. In all the iterations of her career, she is an amazing person. Shemis a major part of the era that defines my life. Happy birthday, and many more to you!

[Ivoire]

09:22 AM on 03/27/2012

68 and still gorgeous and chic!

[NyPrincess]

11:23 PM on 03/26/2012

Happy Birthday Ms. Ross!

[Deborah H]

10:35 PM on 03/26/2012

I DON'T SEE WHY THE MODERATORS FEEL A NEED TO DELETE COMMENTS THAT SPEAK TRUTHFULLY ABOUT PHOTOS AND THE COMMENT IS NOT DEROGATORY OR OFFENSIVE! HP GET A GRIP!

[Deborah H]

10:28 PM on 03/26/2012

KEEPING IT REAL I LOVE DIANA AND HER MUSIC, BUT IS IT JUST MY EYES OR DID THIS SISTERS COMPLEXION COMPLETELY TURN FROWN BROWN TO HIGH YELLOW OVER THE YEARS! THE PICTURES REVEAL THE CHANGE, MAYBE IT'S THE PRESSURE TO FIT IN , IN HOLLYWOOD!

[Cheecheedivine]

05:06 PM on 03/28/2013

I have noted for years that Diana's complexion was getting lighter along with a nose job and new breast. The pressures of holly-wood. How sad?.

[Mamas boy]

10:26 PM on 03/26/2012

Where is my comment? I was clean, yet true.

[Mamas boy]

10:16 PM on 03/26/2012

I am confused. Diana Ross and the Supremes were singing when I was in high school. I am now
in my 70's, and she is still in her 60's. Something is not right.

[orbo]

12:14 PM on 03/27/2012

You don't remember, you were awful at math!

[WhatchaTalkinBoutWillis]

04:28 PM on 03/29/2012

Smh! Lol!

[henryibrwn]

11:19 AM on 04/10/2012

Maybe u don't no how old u are. I was 10 yrs old when l first heard Where Did Our Love Go I will be 60 in Nov. Do the math. she was in her teens when she first went to Motown Berry told her to come back after she and the girl graduated..

[Ronco10354]

10:15 PM on 03/26/2012

To a stunning, Stellar, wonderful person, Happy Birthday Diana Ross! Birthdays are like find wine, the older the better. Continue to age gracefully.

[carol1465]

10:07 PM on 03/26/2012

Happy Birthday Ms Ross
. I have always admired you and followed your success. Happy Birthday and have many many more.

[LeftRightCenter]

09:54 PM on 03/26/2012

Dear Diana, i thought u were much older

[Luci Finch]

09:52 PM on 03/26/2012

Happy Birthday Ms. Ross! You're still beautiful and talented. What I like most about Diana, is the love and pride she has for her family.