Diahann had to withdraw from the 2004 Kennedy Center production of "On Golden Pond" co-starring James Earl Jones due to medical reasons. She was replaced by Leslie Uggams.

Once pursued the idea of a joint talk show hosting assignment with her daughter, Suzanne Kay, from her first marriage.

Best known by the public for her starring role as the title character in "Julia" (1968).

Is one of only 7 African-American actresses to receive the Best Actress Oscar nomination. The others in chronological order are: Dorothy Dandridge, Diana Ross, Cicely Tyson, Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett and Halle Berry.

Was supposed to have returned to "Dynasty" (1981) for Season 10 in 1989, but the show was canceled after Season 9.

Is a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Mother of Suzanne Kay Bamford, media journalist (b. 9 September 1960).

Was a model for Ebony Fashion Fair.

In the early 1970s, engaged to TV interviewer David Frost.

She and actor Billy Dee Williams were high school classmates at The New York City High School of the Performing Arts, the school that was featured on the popular TV series "Fame" (1982).

Won a Tony for "No Strings".

Won first prize on TV`s "Chance of a Lifetime" (1952).

Is a breast cancer survivor.

In the 1960s she was engaged to Sidney Poitier.