 "Lady Sings the Blues", a film about her life, starring Diana Ross, was released in 1972.She is the primary character in the play (later made into a film) "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill"; the role was originated by Reenie Upchurch in 1986, and was played by Audra McDonald on Broadway and in the film.In 2017 Holiday was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.