Diana Ross' daughter Tracee Ellis Ross shares tribute to mother on her 80th birthday, fans say 'love it'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Diana Ross’ daughter Tracee Ellis Ross wrote a very special post for her mother’s birthday as she turned 80 on March 26.

The 51-year-old actress took to Instagram where she shared 80 pictures of her legendary mother and coupled them up with a long written note that began, “Oh how I love you, Mom. 80 incredible pictures of you in 80 seconds to celebrate your 80th birthday today ♥️ and also …”

Tracee Ellis Ross says Diana Ross broke ‘glass ceilings’

She then went on to mention Diana’s remarkable achievements before noting, “This was at a time when women couldn’t apply for credit or serve on a jury, and didn’t have access to birth control but could get fired for being pregnant.”

The Emmy-nominated actress also mentioned that without any manager or partner, the ‘When You Tell Me That You Love Me’ hitmaker “launched herself into a wildly successful.”

Tracee in her post asserted, “Amidst shattering records, breaking glass ceilings, and setting a new bar for style and glamour, we, her children, were always her priority.”

“As I often say, ‘Diana Ross’ the beloved global icon is legendary but she doesn’t hold a candle to my Mama,” she added.

Internet showers Diana Ross with love

The loving post received a lot of sweet comments with a user saying, “I can’t believe this woman is 80 yrs young -wow - she is gorgeous.”

Another user commented, “This is why you are so incredible and my inspiring muse, you had the best possible reference at home. your mother is brilliant, the most talented diva and she seems so kind... she reminds me of my mother too, a strong black woman, who did everything women couldn't do, in my super racist country, while being the most understanding and loving mom. we are lucky. I love you, so I love your mother. happy birthday to her!! 💓”

A third one wrote, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. ROSS! I have loved you and your music since I saw the SUPREMES on The Ed Sullivan Show! Enjoy your 80th and God Bless You!❤️😘”

A fourth user said, “A truly well-written piece… indeed your amazing mother has and still continue to inspire! Happy birthday @dianaross have a blessed day and year! 🙌❤”

A fifth one added, “Oh! How I loved this tribute to your Mama! Thank you for sharing more insights about “@dianaross” the beloved global icon that I got the chance to see in concert last month. I pray she has many more birthdays to come. She doesn’t look a day over 47 (as she said in Austin, Texas) Love you two dearly. 🎉🫶🏽🎂”

Kat Graham will be seen as Diana Ross

The birthday post came as a recent report said that Michael Jackson's new biopic ‘Michael’ will see Kat Graham play Diana, who as per the late ‘King of Pop’ was “my mother, my lover and my sister all rolled into one.”

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