Born name

Whitney Elizabeth Houston

nickname

Nippy, the prom queen of the soul, the princess of pop, the voice

Alter

Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963.

Died

Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012 in Los Angeles at the age of 48. She drowned from drug poisoning.

Sun sign

Lion

Place of birth

Newark, New Jersey, United States

nationality

training

Whitney Houston went to Mount Saint Dominic Academy This is an all-girls Catholic college in Caldwell, New Jersey.

occupation

Singer, Actress, Film Producer, Record Producer, Model

family

• Father – John Russell Houston, Jr. (Military and Entertainment Manager)
• Mutter – Emily “Cissy” (Drinkard) Houston (Gospelsängerin)
• Siblings – Michael Houston (older brother) (singer), Gary Garland (older half-brother) (former professional basketball player)
• Others – John Russell Houston (paternal grandfather), Sarah Elizabeth Collins (paternal grandmother), Nitcholas Auther Drinkard (maternal grandfather), Adelia/Delia Mae McCaskill (maternal grandmother), Dionne Warwick (cousin) (singer and actress), Dee Dee Warwick (cousin) (singer)

Manager

Whitney Houston was managed by Clive Davis, who is also President and Founder of Arista Records.

Genre

R & B, Pop, Soul, Gospel

instruments

singing and piano

labels

• Arista Records
• RCA records

To build

Slim

Height

167,5 cm (5 ft 6 in)

weight

61 kg or 134.5 lbs

boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse

Whitney Houston dated –

1. Alvin Love – Whitney reportedly had an affair with a pastor named Alvin Love. He was also a singer and songwriter.
2. Eddie Murphy (1980-1983) – Whitney Houston began dating actor and comedian Eddie Murphy in the early ’80s. They reportedly got engaged in August 1982. In fact, Eddie claimed in his interviews that they don’t date and just hang out together.
3. Jermaine Jackson – Houston reportedly had an affair with singer-songwriter Jermaine Jackson, who is also Michael Jackson’s older brother, in the mid-’80s. Their secret affair lasted about a year and during the time of their relationship, Jermaine was a married man, which further complicated matters. It has been claimed that their single, Save All My Love For You , was inspired by their affair. Their affair was confirmed by their manager and close confidante Clive Davis.
4. Randall Cunningham (1985-1987) – Whitney began dating former NFL star Randall Cunningham in the summer of 1985. It was alleged that he worked very hard to impress her, including the red rose shower. They decided to end their relationship towards the end of 1987.
5. Robyn Crawford – Whitney had a lesbian affair with her assistant, Robyn Crawford, in the late ’80s. Their alleged affair was widely reported by the mainstream media at the time.
6. Kelly McGillis – Houston was also rumored to have had another lesbian affair with actress Kelly McGillis, best known for being played in the role of Tom Cruise’s flame on Top Gun, in the late ’80s. The fact that McGillis emerged as a lesbian later in her life made her close friendship with Houston even more suspicious.
7. Bobby Brown (1989-2007) – Whitney Houston first met singer and songwriter Bobby Brown at the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards. They began dating shortly thereafter. After nearly three years of marriage, they married in July 1992. It was agreed that she would become a habitual drug user after her marriage, and some even blamed Brown for hooking her on the drugs. In March 1993, she gave birth to their daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, who passed away in July 2015 after struggling for her life since her January 2015 overdose, according to the trajectory of her marriage. They officially separated in September 2006 and divorced in April 2007.
8. Michael Jackson (1991) – According to Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard, Matt Fiddes, Whitney and Jackson had a brief incident in 1991. She reportedly spent two weeks at his legendary Neverland Ranch.
9. Tupac Shakur – Whitney was accused of having an affair with legendary Bobby Brown rapper Tupac Shakur. Brown claimed she dated Tupac while she was married to him.
10. Ray J (2007-2008 and 2009-2012) – Whitney had an on and off relationship with singer Ray J that began in 2007 and ended prematurely in 2012. They had only lasted a year before deciding to end it in 2008. However, they decided to get back together in 2009. They were reported to be in a relationship when she died in February 2012, and they have been spotted attending numerous red carpet events over the course of their relationship.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

She was of African American descent.

hair colour

Dark Brown (Natural)

She preferred to dye her hair blonde.

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Bisexual

distinguishing features

• strong chin
• Curly hair

brand promotion

Whitney Houston has appeared in television commercials for the following brands –

• Diet Coke
• Canada dry
• Steak and Ale
• AT & T True Voice

Religion

She grew up in a devout Baptist household and even sang in the Baptist church choir. She seemed to have retained these religious beliefs even as an adult.

Known for

• As one of the best-selling music artists. She sold more than 200 million records. Several of their albums have been certified platinum, diamond and gold.
• As a cultural icon and role model for the next generation of African American singers.
• Cooperation with well-known music stars such as Mariah Carey, Jermaine Jackson and George Michael.

First album

In February 1985, she released her debut studio album, Whitney Houston , which was a smash hit. The album went “platinum” in several countries, including certification of 13× platinum in the United States.

first movie

In 1992, she made her big screen debut starring opposite Kevin Costner in the romantic drama The Bodyguard . The film was the second-grossing film of the year, grossing $441 million worldwide.

First TV show

In 1984, Whitney Houston made her first television show appearance on the Katie’s College episode of the NBC sitcom, Give Me a Break!

Whitney Houston favorite things

• Movie – Sparkle
• School subject – history
• Color – Purple
• Actress – Jessica Lange
• Muesli – Fruity Pebbles

Whitney Houston Facts

1. Before starting out as a recording artist, she achieved notable success as a model. She has graced the covers of popular magazines like Glamor , Cosmopolitan , and Seventeen . In fact, she was one of the first women of color to appear on the cover of Seventeen .
2. She received recording deals from Elektra Records in 1981 and from Michael Zager in 1980. However, her mother insisted that she complete her high school education before beginning to work full-time on her music.
3. In September 2001, she was reported to have died erroneously by several leading tabloids. Her representative had to make a statement to quash such rumours.
4. On her debut album, Whitney Houston , she is the first singer to debut at such a high position.
5. In 2009 she claimed the Guinness World Record for the most awarded female act in music history. She is the first artist to have won 26 major awards.
6. When in April 1988 her single Where Broken Hearts Go, it hit #1 on the music chart and became the first artist to have 7 consecutive #1 singles on Billboard.
7. She was one of the frontrunners in the role of Sondra Huxtable on The Cosby Show . However, Sabrina Le Beauf managed to oust her due to her theatrical experience.
8. In 1997, it became The Whitney E. Houston Academy School for the Creative and Performing Arts by renaming the Franklin School in East Orange, New Jersey .
9. She was honored by Grambling State University , Louisiana with an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree.
10. She was once placed on the 24th spot by VH1 in their list of the 100 Sexiest Artists. They also placed her in the 61st position in their Greatest Women of Rock N Roll list.
11. She was offered the role of Grace Hitchens in the musical television series. Joy. However, she decided to turn down the role.
12. She became a member of the Junior Gospel Choir at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark as a soloist at the age of 11.
13. In 1983, she was discovered by Gerry Griffith, a rep for A&R from Arista Records , while performing with her mother at a New York nightclub. He brought her talents to the attention of his boss, Clive Davis, and when he saw her perform firsthand, he offered her a worldwide contract.
14. When she received 5 awards at the 6th World Music Awards in 1994, she became the record holder for most VMAs won in a single year.
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