Fun Facts About Whitney Houston
- Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" was written and first recorded by Dolly Parton. Houston's version became the best-selling single ever by a female solo artist.[1]
- Houston's famous national anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl was pre-recorded. Her spokesman said she sang live but her microphone was turned off.[1]
- Before her music took off, Houston was a teen fashion model and one of the first black women to appear on the cover of Seventeen magazine.[1]
- Houston almost landed a role on The Cosby Show, and early on she sang commercial jingles, including one for the restaurant brand Steak & Ale.[1]
- Houston was a cousin of Dionne Warwick and of opera singer Leontyne Price. Aretha Franklin was her "honorary aunt," and Darlene Love was her godmother.[1][3][4]
- Houston was also a film producer: she produced The Princess Diaries and The Cheetah Girls film franchises.[1]
- Whitney Houston was alive at the same time as Winston Churchill — their lives overlapped for 2 years (1963–1965).[1][2][5][6]
- Whitney Houston and René Descartes died on the same day of the year, February 11.[1][2][7][8]
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, film producer, and model. Commonly referred to as "the Voice", she is one of the most awarded performers of all time. A cultural icon, she broke down gender and racial barriers through her artistic achievements and music videos. Known for her vocal delivery, gospel singing style, crossover appeal, and live performances, Houston was ranked second on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest singers of all time in 2023.[1]
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Questions About Whitney Houston
When was Whitney Houston born?
Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963, and died on February 11, 2012.
How old was Whitney Houston at death?
Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963, and died on February 11, 2012, at age 48.
What was Whitney Houston known for?
Whitney Houston was known for: The Voice, I Will Always Love You. Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, film producer, and model. Commonly referred to as "the Voice", she is one of the most awarded performers of all time. A cultural icon, she broke down gender and racial barriers through her artistic achievements and music videos. Known for her vocal delivery, gospel singing style, crossover appeal, and live performances, Houston was ranked second on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest singers of all time in 2023.
Who was alive at the same time as Whitney Houston?
Whitney Houston's closest contemporary was Nelson Mandela. Their lives overlapped for 49 years.
Sources
- Whitney Houston — Wikipedia. Text available under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitney Houston (Q34389) — Wikidata
- Aretha Franklin — Wikipedia
- Aretha Franklin (Q125121) — Wikidata
- Winston Churchill — Wikipedia
- Winston Churchill (Q8016) — Wikidata
- René Descartes — Wikipedia
- René Descartes (Q9191) — Wikidata
- Portrait: Whitney Houston (cropped3).JPEG — Wikimedia Commons. PH2 Mark Kettenhofen, Public domain