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But they used all of our history, all of our legacy. They used it. It's hard because it was a beautiful project, a documentation of what was. If it wasn't about us, I would say, 'Yes it's great. But it's not fair because if I want to do a movie based on The Supremes, I couldn't do it because it's already been done. Wilson did find one way to capitalize off of the "Dreamgirls" Broadway production. Well, if they didn't pay me or Diane or anyone for using our images, then, I can probably use that name, and it was a best seller, too.

For Wilson, that signaled the end. And then, 'Well, OK. Nobody's on the there but Diane. But I'm just saying, the machine was going, going on.

For me it was the end when Florence left. Then, when Diane left it was totally over. Ballard was originally the lead singer of the group. When the Motown executives made Ross the voice, the friction among the members ensued. A frustrated Ballard began drinking heavily, gaining weight and being disgruntled which ultimately lead to her termination. Dealing with Ballard's departure was tough for Wilson. That's when she started drinking. She couldn't cope with what was going on. It was a tough time for me.

Despite the revolving member changes in the group, Wilson said The Supremes were never able to capture their old chemistry. Wilson said she was instrumental in calling for The Supremes to close shop in Though she was eager to move into the next phase of her career, she was nervous.

But, at the same time, I love doing this. I can't stop because everyone else stopped. But, I enjoy performing, and I'm a great performer. I may not be a great singer, but I am a great performer. Wilson said it was not easy establishing herself as a solo artist after The Supremes ended and she compares her plight to former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland. Though Wilson and Ross' differences have been discussed in the media over the years, Wilson said they do care about each other.

Not easy to communicate and stay friends when you got your boyfriend, husband, the company. Because Detroit is on fire with music, finding spots to play are no problem.

The girls even have dreams of opening for Aretha Franklin. Still, it is The Supremes who serve as the greatest backdrop for Sparkle. The lavish eyelashes and hip costuming attest to that. For black audiences especially, The Supremes have a story that continues to resonate, even if it is far more salacious than the PG Sparkle, and has more layers than any one movie could convey.

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