Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Ross Naess is a photographer, businessman, and producer. He is more well-known as the son of Norwegian Millionaire Arne Naess Jr and American soul legend Diana Ross.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Ross Naess was born in the USA on October 7, 1987.
- As the son of affluent parents – soul singer and pop star Diana Ross and shipping magnate and businessman Arne Naess Jr, he enjoyed a comfortable upbringing, even when his parents later divorced. Arne was Diane’s second husband, she was first married to Robert Ellis Silberstein.
- At a young age Ross developed his dad’s sense of adventure and enjoyed extreme sports. Unfortunately, Arne Naess Jr was killed in 2004 during a climbing accident in South Africa.
- Ross’s siblings Rhonda Ross and Chudney Ross have both attended Ivy League Universities and gone on to have highflying jobs, while Tracee Ross and Evan Ross are making waves in the world of entertainment.
- Now living with his wife Kimberley Ryan, whom he married in 2016, Ross enjoys working on several small projects and bringing up their children Leif and Indigo. He remains close to his mom Diana and his four siblings.
Early Life and Education :
- In 2006 Ross went on to college to study and developed a keen love of photography and became a self-confessed adrenaline junkie, often combining the two hobbies to great effect.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Ross has involved himself in several small project projects since he left college and has had reasonable success with his photography.
- As a successful businessman, Ross also co-owns and runs a popular nightclub. The club in LA called ‘The Warick’ is quite popular amongst the rich and famous and is known for its great music and interesting, innovative drinks.
- Later, in his career, he has also begun to work as a producer with some success. In 2014, he saw his first success as a credited producer on the movie ‘Acid Girls,’ a movie about a man’s dream becoming a nightmare after inviting 3 strange girls into his home.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- The five all have credits for ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ after appearing with their mother Diana Ross to celebrate her career and to put on a spectacular family performance together.
- The benefits of having a world-famous soul star for a mother, was evident for Ross and his wife Kimberley in 2016 when Diana Ross married them and performed at their wedding.
- Still a keen adventurer and photographer, Ross has described in interviews how much he loves his ‘Go-Pro’ camera, making videos and taking amazing photographs while climbing and taking part in other adrenaline-pumping activities, although he has said in an interview that now he has children, his photography may be more focused on his world travels.
- A massive fan of the outdoors, Ross also has a soft spot for animals. He has played father to three dogs, two Terrapins, two Giant Tortoises, and several different species of lizards.
- Now living with his wife Kimberley Ryan, whom he married in 2016, Ross enjoys working on several small projects and bringing up their children Leif and Indigo. He remains close to his mom Diana and his four siblings.
