Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston
1963 - 2012
Whitney Houston  American Singer
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796
Age
48
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Whitney Houston dating history

Relationships

Whitney Houston was previously married to Bobby Brown (1992 - 2006).

Whitney Houston was engaged to Eddie Murphy (1982 - 1983).

Whitney Houston was in relationships with Ray J (2007 - 2012), Robin Crawford (1987 - 1989), Randall Cunningham (1985 - 1987) and Jermaine Jackson (1983 - 1985).

Whitney Houston is rumoured to have hooked up with Tupac Shakur (1995), Michael Jackson (1991), Robert De Niro (1990), Kelly McGillis (1988) and Alvin Love.

About

American Singer Whitney Houston was born Whitney Elizabeth Houston on 9th August, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey, USA and passed away on 11th Feb 2012 Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA aged 48. She is most remembered for her catalog of hit songs such as “I Will Always Love You,” “How Will I Know,” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”, and her first starring role as Rachel Marron in the Oscar-nominated 1992 romantic thriller film The Bodyguard. Her zodiac sign is Leo.

Whitney Houston was in 3 on-screen matchups, including Denzel Washington in The Preacher's Wife (1996), Dennis Haysbert in Waiting to Exhale (1995) and Kevin Costner in The Bodyguard (1992).

Whitney Houston is a member of the following lists: Emmy Award winners, Actors from New Jersey and American film producers.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married1 17 years, 5 months - -
Engaged1 3 years, 1 month - -
Dating4 5 years, 1 month 2 years, 10 months 2 years
Rumoured5 10 months, 4 days 2 months -
Total11 17 years, 5 months 2 years, 11 months 10 months, 4 days

Details

First Name Whitney
Middle Name Elizabeth
Last Name Houston
Full Name at Birth Whitney Elizabeth Houston
Alternative Name Whitney Elizabeth Houston, Whitney Houston
Birthday 9th August, 1963
Birthplace Newark, New Jersey, USA
Died 11th February, 2012
Place of Death Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Death Drowning due to coronary artery disease and cocaine intoxication
Buried Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, New Jersey, USA
Height 5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight 128lbs (58 kg)
Build Slim
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Dark
Distinctive Feature Big Smile, Voice
Zodiac Sign Leo
Sexuality DISPUTED
Religion Baptist
Ethnicity Multiracial
Nationality American
High School Mount Saint Dominic Academy
Occupation Text Singer, actress, film producer, model
Occupation Singer
Claim to Fame her catalog of hit songs such as “I Will Always Love You,” “How Will I Know,” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”, and her first starring role as Rachel Marron in the Oscar-nominated 1992 romantic thriller film The Bodyguard
Music Genre (Text) R&B, Pop, Soul, Gospel, Dance, dance-pop
Music Genre R&B/Soul, R&B
Year(s) Active 1977–2012
Music Style Dance-Pop, Pop/Rock, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Club/Dance, Electronic, Pop, Adult Contemporary R&B, Quiet Storm
Music Mood Earnest, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Refined/Mannered, Slick, Sensual, Sentimental, Energetic, Dramatic, Poignant, Romantic, Theatrical
Instrument Vocals
Instrument (text) Vocals, Piano
Record Label Arista, RCA
Associated Acts Cissy Houston, Jermaine Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Brown, Mariah Carey, George Michael, Brandy Norwood
Official Websites http://whitneyhouston.com
Father John Houston (Monday September 13, 1920 – Sunday February 2, 2003) (Aged 82).
Mother Emily "Cissy" Houston (1933-Present)., Peggy Houston (Step-Mother)
Brother Michael Houston, John Russell Houston III (Step-Brother), Gary Houston
Sister Alana Houston
Family Member Bobbi Kristina Brown (Daughter), Dionne Warwick (Cousin), Aretha Franklin (Godmother)
Friend Michael Jackson, Mary M
Favorite Colors Blue, White

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "the Voice", she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. In 2023, Rolling Stone named her the second-greatest singer of all time. Houston influenced many singers in popular music, and was known for her powerful, soulful vocals, vocal improvisation skills, and use of gospel singing techniques in pop music. She had 11 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the only artist to have seven consecutive number-one singles on the chart. Her accolades include eight Grammy Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, two Emmy Awards, and 28 Guinness World Records. Houston's inductions include the Grammy Hall of Fame (twice), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the New Jersey Hall of Fame, and the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Whitney Houston48 LeoSinger
American
Ray J43 CapricornSinger
American
Tupac Shakur25 GeminiRapper
American
Michael Jackson50 VirgoSinger
American
Robert De Niro80 LeoActor
American
Bobby Brown55 AquariusSinger
American
Kelly McGillis66 CancerActress
American
Robin Crawford-
Randall Cunningham60 AriesFootball (American)
American
Jermaine Jackson69 SagittariusSinger
American
Eddie Murphy62 AriesActor
American
Alvin Love-Personality
American
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Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
Bobbi KristinaFemale4th March, 199331 years oldBobby Brown

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
Sparkle2012EmmaMovie
Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks: Celebrate2012Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: Million Dollar Bill2009Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: I Look to You2009Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Nora's Hair Salon2004Nippy (uncredited), Whitney HoustonMovie
Whitney Houston: Try It on My Own2003SingerMusic Video
Luther Vandross: Dance with My Father2003Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: Whatchulookinat2002Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, Vita & Charli Baltimore: Down 4 U2002Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: One of Those Days2002Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Boston Public2000Whitney HoustonTV Show
Whitney Houston: Fine2000Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston Feat. Enrique Iglesias: Could I Have This Kiss Forever2000Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston & George Michael: If I Told You That2000Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: It's Not Right But It's Okay1999Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: My Love Is Your Love1999Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans and Kelly Price: Heartbreak Hotel1999Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: I Learned from the Best1999Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey: When You Believe1998Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey: When You Believe, Alternate Version1998Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Cinderella1997Fairy GodmotherTV Movie
Whitney Houston: Step by Step1997Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Bobby Brown: Feelin' Inside1997Whitney HoustonMusic Video
The Preacher's Wife1996Julia BiggsMovie
Whitney Houston: Why Does It Hurt So Bad1996Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans: Count on Me1996Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: I Believe in You and Me1996Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Waiting to Exhale1995SavannahMovie
Whitney Houston: Exhale, Shoop Shoop1995Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: I'm Every Woman1993Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: Run to You1993Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: I Have Nothing1993Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Bobby Brown & Whitney Houston: Something in Common1993Whitney HoustonMusic Video
The Bodyguard1992Rachel MarronMovie
Whitney Houston: I Will Always Love You1992Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: My Name Is Not Susan1991Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: Miracle1991Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: All the Man That I Need1991Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: I Belong to You1991Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: I'm Your Baby Tonight1990Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Aretha Franklin & Whitney Houston: It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be1989Whitney Houston (voice)Music Video
Whitney Houston: Where Do Broken Hearts Go1988Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: One Moment in Time1988Whitney Houston (voice)Music Video
Whitney Houston: Love Will Save the Day1988Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: So Emotional1987Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody1987Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: Didn't We Almost Have It All1987Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: Greatest Love of All1986Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Stop the Madness1986Whitney Houston (voice)Music Video
Whitney Houston: Saving All My Love for You1985Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: How Will I Know1985Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: All at Once, Version 11985Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: All at Once, Version 21985Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Whitney Houston: You Give Good Love1985Whitney HoustonMusic Video
Teddy Pendergrass & Whitney Houston: Hold Me1984Whitney Houston (voice)Music Video
Silver Spoons1982Whitney HoustonTV Show
Gimme a Break!1981RitaTV Show
As the World Turns1956Concert PerformerTV Show
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Posted commentsView all comments (199)

marcus28Aug 9, 2015

Rest In Peace to your daughter, Whitney Houston: Bobbi Kristina Brown (Thursday March 4,1993- Sunday July 26,2015.)

Sunnygirl_525Sunnygirl_525Jun 18, 2015

You are missed, Ms. Whitney.

TwoCentsTwoCentsAug 10, 2014

Didn't know it was Whitney's bday. Happy birthay... There are women on this list...

thejflo2thejflo2Mar 7, 2014

Kelly McGills? Robin Crawford? Huh? Whitney dated Michael Jackson in the late 80s, so he should be on here.

DockenzSep 11, 2013

I can see that she was with her pals!

rn_tracy1_rnrn_tracy1_rnMay 15, 2013

Ano7Niem, I am an RN. I read the 42 page report. I don't see where it referred to an auto immune disorder. what is it that you question in the report?

rn_tracy1_rnrn_tracy1_rnMay 12, 2013

Whitney is at rest now. She is in a more peaceful place.

Amber HaughtonMar 22, 2013

Happy 49th birthday Whitney Houston. We miss you a lot. Your daughter Bobbi Kristina miss you. Whitney Houston was murdered by drug dealers.

AronLeonard77Aug 23, 2012

She was an amazing singer! How sad it all ended!

anne182anne182Mar 9, 2012

i will miss her forever, amazing blessed soul!

wingsforyouFeb 12, 2012

I Will Always Love You ...

ArleenzFeb 12, 2012

What a sad day. Her smile her voice, shall be missed. sorry she could not be help.


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