DIANA ROSS

If you have no idea who Diana Ross is, you seriously need to question your knowledge when it comes to pop culture. A Golden Globe-winning actress, she has achieved success as a singer in both the United States and the United Kingdom. With over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Ross has won a respectable and admirable place in the music industry. And how does she stay fit? The star credits dancing and roller skating.

Despite having obstacles and personal hardships, Ross never let anything affect her career, which is now spanning four decades. She began her musical career as the lead for the pop group, The Supremes, after which the ambitious Ross left the band to pursue her solo career. She’s established herself as one of the most iconic figures alive, and all credit goes to her for inspiring a generation of musicians and singers, including Beyoncé Knowles.