Table of Biography
Whitney Houston is a very popular legendary American singer. Whitney Houston debuted with an album named Whitney, which was a big hit and popular among the fans too. She also became famous for her albums like; I’m Your Baby Tonight, My Love Is Your Love, Just Whitney, and One Wish: The Holiday Album. Further, her enchanting beauty leads her to be a model too.
Early Life
Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, Houston United States of America. Her father’s name was John Russell Houston. Her mother Cissy Houston was also a gospel singer. Further, she also had two brothers named Michael Houston, and Gary Houston. She held an American nationality and practiced Christianity. Further, she belonged to the African-American ethnicity. According to astrology, she had as her zodiac sign.
Talking about their formal educational status, she completed her schooling at Mount Saint Dominic Academy in her hometown. And, she also accomplished her higher studies at university.
Death
The beautiful and amazing diva has already left her mortal presence today. She died on 11th February 2010, in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel at the age of 48. The reports suggested the cause of her death was accidental drowning.
Whitney Houston – Net Worth 2022
Whitney Houston lived a comfortable life with her family. Thanks to the fame and fortune she earned from her work. Moreover, her total net worth was about $20 million US dollars at the time of her death.
Professional Life
Whitney Houston is a prominent singer in the industry today. She has sung many singles and released albums too that have made an impressive impact on society. All of her interest and journey to it began at a very early age since her mother was a gospel singer and she also used to join her. However, she initially became popular due to her amazing beauty making her one of the most sought teen models at that time. She also became the first African-American woman to be featured on the cover page of Seventeen magazine.
However, her true dream was to be a singer. Her professional journey began after being signed by Arista Records. She along with Clive Davis from Arista Records worked very hard to bring her first debut album Whitney Houston. Her other albums were; Whitney, I’m Your Baby Tonight, My Love Is Your Love, Just Whitney, One Wish: The Holiday Album, I Look to You, etc.
Caption: Whitney during a performance (Source: Newsweek)
While mention some of the best singles by Whitney Houston are; Hold Me, You Give Good Love, Thinking About You, All at Once, Saving All My Love for You, How Will I Know, Greatest Love of All, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, So Emotional, My Heart is Calling, If I Told You That, Whatchulookinat, Love That Man, One Wish, I Look to You, Million Dollar Bill, and many more. Following her outstanding popularity and amazing beauty, she was also offered some movies. Some of them are; The Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale, The Preacher’s Wife, Cinderella, Sparkle, Whitney, etc. People magazine even chose her as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in the years 1991. Furthermore, she also appeared in many other magazines in her lifetime.
Achievements
This great legendary singer was awarded and recognized with different awards and titles during her time. Some of them are; the American Music Awards, 11 Billboard Music Awards, BET Lifetime Achievement Awards, Roll Hall of Fame, and many more.
Personal Life
Moving on to the romantic and private life of Whitney Houston, she was divorced. She tied the knot with Bobby Brown on 18th July 1992. They were leading a comfortable life with a child. However, they separated in 2007. Apart from that, she did not have affairs with any other person. While she was straight regarding gender choices. And, she did not have any kind of controversial events till today.
Caption: Whitney with her family (Source: The Mirror)
Body Measurements
Whitney was a very beautiful diva and had an amazing personality. The legendary late singer stood about 5 feet and 7 inches tall. While she weighed 61kg. Moreover, talking about the overall body measurement, the number ranges to 33 inches bust, 22 inches waist, and 33 inches hips. The color of her eyes was dark brown, and she had black colored hair.
Whitney Houston – Social Media
Whitney was also present on social media. She has a Facebook account under her name with around a huge 13 million followers. While also has an Instagram account under the name @whitneyhouston with 705k followers. Moreover, his Twitter account @RealWhitney has 74.2k followers.