
Tracee Ellis Ross Pays Fashion Tribute To Mother Diana Ross, And Twitter Is Gagging
By Aimee LutkinNov. 18 2019, Updated 2:14 p.m. ET
On Sunday night, the American Music Awards honored legendary singer Diana Ross, with her daughter Tracee Ellis Ross at the helm.
As one of Motown's most successful musicians, Diana has been doing it with flair since 1959. Born in Detroit in 1944, Diana got into the industry as a teenager and was one of the driving forces behind the great sounds that came out of the Motor city during the 60s and 70s. She's been nominated for 12 Grammys, never winning unfortunately, and is ranked as the 50th most successful dance artist of all time. The Awards wanted to highlight her commitment to the musical world and the importance she's had on Black music, and other artists in the industry.
It was a huge night, and the whole family showed up to honor their mother's achievements and they all just were show stoppers:
The Ross family has officially arrived! #AMAs 👑 pic.twitter.com/efviXhwR9s
— AMAs (@AMAs) November 19, 2017
People were freaking about seeing the Ross queens out in full force as they all looked absolutely stunning.
Honestly, I'm only watching the #AmericanMusicAwards for Tracee Ellis Ross and the tribute to her mother, the Queen Diana Ross!! pic.twitter.com/OzYWTkaPRU
— It's Me: Kimmie! 💜 (@KimepoosWorld) November 20, 2017
And they did not disappoint. The love in the room made everyone feel like they were part of the Ross family too, or at the very least, that they were absorbing some of that radiant mother-daughter love through their TV screen. They both know how to put on a show for the cameras and we were all just here for it.
Cause of death: Tracee Ellis Ross wearing one of her mom's classic outfits! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/omvhu9wTXP
— Michael Blackmon (@blackmon) November 20, 2017
Diana Ross stayed standing the whole time Tracee Ellis Ross was delivering her opening remarks. I’m still emotional about it. #AMAs2017
— Elaine L. (@LaineyGossip) November 20, 2017
It’s a love fest between the two of them! And they are making us wait til the end for the glorious tribute - loving her multiple wardrobe changes...like mother like daughter!
— Dionne Simmons (@QueenD113) November 20, 2017
Diana Ross is so proud of Tracee.
— mikasa (@mikasa22) November 20, 2017
Tracee Ellis Ross is so proud of Diana.
Crying. We love a legendary mother-daughter duo. #AMAs pic.twitter.com/i3D8J7mcdq
In bout 30 years this gne b Blue and Beyonce
— Jordan 🐖 (@queenjordan94) November 20, 2017
Okay, Diana Ross' grandchildren joining her on stage is the cutest thing in the world! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/ICOa3Oikbt
— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) November 20, 2017
Anyone else desperately want to be a part of the Ross family after the #AMAs? This was EVERYTHING! He's doing the SPLITS! Congrats, Diana! pic.twitter.com/qy8iPWEweM
— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) November 20, 2017
Diana Ross’ grandson breakin it tf down and blowing kisses to the audience onstage during her performance was the purest thing wow I love my family
— Tracee Ellis Ross Jr (@virghoe_) November 20, 2017
This family!
And Tracee Ellis Ross seems to understand that the people at home are gonna be recreating this look for a long time to come, because she offered a point by point explanation of how to get it. So if you'd like a shot at replicating her drop-dead gorgeous look from the awards show, she's made it pretty simple to do yourself:
.@AMAs Look #5: channeling Mama and #MichaelJackson!
— Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) November 20, 2017
Blouse from mama @DianaRoss, @McQueen jacket, @CSiriano trousers, custom socks & @ManoloBlahnik pumps!
Styled by @karla_welch
Makeup by @itsmatin
Hair by @CHUCKIELOVE #AMAs pic.twitter.com/75vUqH0qWZ
Thank you. Thank. You.
— Jerry T. Combes (@JayTeeBird) November 20, 2017