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"I understand the questions," Ross said in an
interview. "I welcome the questions. It's really fine. But the
answer to all of them is no."
The movie, which will be released on home video-on-demand
platforms on Friday, gives Ross her long-awaited chance to sing
on screen.
"It's something I've always wanted to do," she said. "It was one
of my childhood dreams. My biggest dreams that turned into one
of my biggest fears, and understandable fear, because of who my
mom is."
Diana Ross, 76, rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of
Motown Records’ vocal group the Supremes, one of the world’s
best-selling female groups in history, and later had a
successful solo career.
Tracee Ellis Ross said she also was attracted to the film's
message of resilience and pursuing one's dreams. The movie
follows Ross as singer Grace Davis along with her personal
assistant, played by Dakota Johnson, and manager, portrayed by
Ice Cube, as they navigate the music industry.
Rapper and actor Ice Cube said he molded his character after an
array of managers he has interacted with throughout his career.
“You just take pieces of each one and make your own guy," he
said. "But that’s the funniest kind of manager to play. A dude
who thinks he’s the star."
Johnson said she was grateful the film could be released to
viewers at home while most movie theaters remain closed due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
"If there's any opportunity to give a little bit of joy or
escapism or entertainment in this time, then I'm happy to do
that," she said.
(Reporting by Alicia Powell in New York; Writing by Lisa
Richwine; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
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