Brittany Jackson

A royal family of musicians and entertainers, the Gordys have made an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Patriarch Berry Gordy, a composer and producer born in 1929, has been married four times. His daughter Rhonda Ross Kendrick, born in 1971, is an actress and producer best known for her roles in Another World, The Temptations, and Girlfriends. Diana Ross, the lead singer of the popular 1960s singing group The Supremes, is Berry Gordy's sister. Her son Evan Ross, born in 1988, is an actor and producer known for The Hunger Games, ATL, and more. Tracee Ellis Ross, daughter of Diana and Robert Ellis Silberstein, is an actress, singer, television host, producer, and director. Berry Gordy's son Rockwell, born in 1964, is a composer and actor known for I Am Number Four, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, and The Last Dragon. His other son Redfoo, born in 1975, is an actor and composer known for Skyline, The Happytime Murders, and 13 Hours. Denise Gordy, Berry Gordy's daughter born in 1949, is an actress known for Reform School Girls, Toy Soldiers, and Black Fist. Her ex-husband Richard Lawson, born in 1947, is an actor and producer known for For Colored Girls, Poltergeist, and How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Diana Ross' other daughter, Bianca Lawson, born in 1979, is an actress and producer known for Save the Last Dance, The Feast of All Saints, and Rogue. Marvin Gaye, legendary singer and songwriter, was Diana Ross' older brother. His daughter Nona Gaye, born in 1974, is an actress and singer known for her role in Ali and her music career. Finally, Slim Gaillard, Cuban jazz great and Nona Gaye's grandfather, was a composer and singer known for his works "Flat Foot Floogie", "Tutti Frutti", and more. Together, this royal family has made an impact on music, film, and television history.