Rhonda Ross Kendrick facts for kids
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Rhonda Ross Kendrick
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Kendrick in 2019
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Rhonda Suzanne Silberstein
August 14, 1971 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Education | Brown University |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
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Rodney Kendrick
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| Children | 1 |
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| Relatives | Gordy family |
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Rhonda Ross Kendrick (born Rhonda Suzanne Silberstein on August 14, 1971) is an American singer and actress. She is the daughter of famous singer and actress Diana Ross and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. Rhonda was raised by her mother and Robert Ellis Silberstein, who married Diana Ross before Rhonda was born.
Growing Up
When Rhonda was born, her mother Diana Ross was married to Robert Ellis Silberstein. Both Diana Ross and Berry Gordy knew that Berry was Rhonda's biological father. However, she was introduced to the public as the daughter of Diana Ross and Robert Ellis Silberstein, and he raised her.
When Rhonda was 13 years old, she learned that Berry Gordy was her biological father. Rhonda Ross Kendrick has shared that this news actually made her feel better. She had started to notice that she looked different from her younger sisters. Knowing the truth helped her understand why. Rhonda is the oldest of Diana Ross's five children. She is also the seventh of Berry Gordy's eight biological children. She studied at Brown University and graduated from there.
Her Career
Rhonda Ross Kendrick is well-known for her acting role as Toni Burrell on the TV show Another World. She played this character from 1997 to 1999. In 1998, she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her work on the show.
She also appeared in the movie The Personals (1999) with Malik Yoba. Rhonda was also in The Temptations miniseries, where she acted alongside her relative Bianca Lawson.
Music and Real Estate
In 2004, Rhonda released her first live music album. It was called Rhonda Ross Live Featuring Rodney Kendrick.
After working as a real estate agent for two years, she started her own company. In 2008, she founded Ross Realty International. This company is a real estate brokerage firm in New York City.
In 2013, Rhonda joined her mother, Diana Ross, on the In the Name of Love Tour. Rhonda performed as the opening act for her mother's concerts. In July 2016, she released her first studio album. It was titled In Case You Didn't Know. This album included the songs "Summer Day" and "In Case You Didn't Know".
During the time of the COVID-19 lockdown, Rhonda helped write songs for her mother's album. This album, called Thank You, was nominated for a Grammy award. It was released by Decca Records in late 2021. The album featured a song called "All is Well". Rhonda co-wrote this song with her mother and the famous songwriter Fred White.
Personal Life
Rhonda Ross Kendrick married jazz musician Rodney Kendrick on September 14, 1997. They welcomed their son on August 7, 2009.
Music Albums
- Rhonda Ross Live Featuring Rodney Kendrick (2004)
- In Case You Didn't Know (2016)
TV Shows and Movies
- 1985: The Last Dragon as 7th Heaven Dancer
- 1992: Diana Ross Live! The Lady Sings... Jazz & Blues: Stolen Moments as Herself (TV documentary)
- 1994: Out of Darkness as Young Paulie Cooper (TV film)
- 1997–1999: Another World as Toni Burrell (Series regular, nominated for an Emmy)
- 1997: Oddville, MTV
- 1997: Cosby (Episode: "Dating Games")
- 1998: Franchesca Page
- 1998: The Temptations as Maxine (TV miniseries)
- 1999: Personals as Sheila
- 2000: Girlfriends as Laurie (Episode: "The Remains of the Date")
- 2018: Crackdown Big City Blues as Reta
- 2023: Protector of the Gods as Goddess Maat
