Terry O'Neill British, 1938-2019

Behind the Lens: Terry O'Neill's Story:

“What a voice, what an actress, what a performer! Diana Ross was all this and more. I was able to work with her a few times during my career, on stage and off.”

Diana Ross rose to fame during her years in The Supremes during the 1960s, becoming not only one of the most successful Motown acts but also one of the world’s all-time bestselling girl groups. After several chart-topping songs, she decided to leave the group and embark on a solo career. Her first solo album, released in 1970, included the number one song ‘Ain’t no Mountain High Enough’. Simultaneously, Ross launched herself as an actress with the starring role in 1972’s Lady Sings the Blues, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

“She was very easy to work with. She didn’t really want me to give her direction, though, but that was alright with me because she was an absolute pro in front of the camera. She knew exactly how to strike a variety of poses so each frame would have something unique to them.”