Whitney Houston

Naomi Ackie, who plays Whitney Houston in the new biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” is the first to admit she is not a doppelganger for the pop star.

How awful it must be to suffer through all your struggles and your addictions and then have a big portion of the media ripping into you and making fun of you during that period. They are the victims of this illness and kind of allowing space and holding space for Whitney to be treated with a bit of compassion when it comes to that. Sometimes I had to push them past their comfort zone, and they were willing to say, OK, yeah, and that was that was great of them because I don’t think I would have done the film if it hadn’t been an aspect of it. And I’m like, ‘OK but it has to have meaning.’ He had written it in the script, that the song is “about wanting to dance with somebody really badly but for whatever reason you can’t.” And I was like, I think that’s about Robyn! And for her to make it so individual, so memorable? ACKIE: I think it’s very easy to identify with that, especially if you’re a woman and especially if you’re a woman of color. That was the experience that stayed with me that I wanted to bring to the movie. Someone who had direct contact and had an insight, especially to that relationship, because it was one of the ones that was most challenging to try and unpack. An important part of that journey was finding the right director to help hold her hand and challenge her when needed. ACKIE: And that was exactly what I needed. In that same experience, I got to meet (her father and manager) John Houston and he’s talking about the brand, the image. Like she’s sitting on a chair in front of me in her sweats and she’s tired and she’s high and she’s got stuff on her mind.

See the story behind the legendary singer by watching the film 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody" hitting theaters December 23.

With Houston's incredible musical legacy, an immensely talented cast and crew, and the high stakes and lowest lows in Houston's life and career, the Whitney Houston movie should prove to be an emotional viewing experience as well as a celebration of the most-awarded female artist of her time. Davis, who had a close relationship with Houston throughout her career, was a producer on the film and helped bring a genuine look into her legacy. Life-long fans and a new generation will enjoy this movie centering on the voice of an era. Blessed by Pat Houston (the legendary singer's sister-in-law and executor of the Houston estate), this is the first film that promises an honest glimpse into the iconic performer's life. [Whitney Houston](https://www.etonline.com/people/whitney-houston)'s story is coming to the big screen. [Naomi Ackie](https://www.etonline.com/latest/people/naomi-ackie) as Houston with [Stanley Tucci](https://www.etonline.com/latest/people/stanley-tucci) playing the role of [Clive Davis](https://www.etonline.com/latest/people/clive-davis), the record producer who brought Houston to fame.

Ackie talks about preparing for her first leading role and playing her ultimate inspiration—honestly, any artist's ultimate inspiration—icon Whitney ...

However, the actor’s choice of favorite Whitney song is surprising—not one of the biggest hits like “I Will Always Love You” or “How Will I Know.” “‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’ is my favorite, because I like the music video and it’s my favorite music video,” Ackie tells The A.V. Billie Holiday](https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/the-united-states-vs-billie-holiday-2021), respectively. [Coal Miner’s Daughter](https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/coal-miner-s-daughter-1980) and Angela Bassett was nominated for her performance as Tina Turner in 1993’s [What’s Love Got To Do With It](https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/what-s-love-got-to-do-with-it-1993). Actually, the practice of self-confidence was a big lesson. Diana Ross and Andra Day have both been Oscar-nominated for playing Billie Holiday, in 1972’s [Lady Sings The Blues](https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/lady-sings-the-blues-1972) and 2021’s [The United States Vs. Club, using the last moments of her interview to start joyously humming the song. McCarten himself previously wrote 2018’s [Bohemian Rhapsody](https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/bohemian-rhapsody-2018), which won Rami Malek an Oscar for his performance as Freddie Mercury. Written by Anthony McCarten (The Theory Of Everything, Darkest Hour) and directed by Kasi Lemmons (Harriet, Eve’s Bayou), She does this thing with her hand”—Ackie gestures with her right hand—“a lot. “Those little things were what I would hold on to and practice, really practice during the day by myself like a weird actor in her own flat, just a lot. And she’s playing a true icon to boot: Whitney Houston. “When you surround yourself with a subject for a really long time, it starts to subconsciously go into your body,” she says.

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The biopic, directed by award-winning writer and actress, Kasi Lemmons, co-stars Stanley Tucci as the history-making music executive Clive Davis and showcases ...

we are not the star, we’re just there to tell the story and make sure that it gets out well. Letting out an exhale Tunie states, “we wrapped this movie a year ago, and we’ve been waiting for this day. Hailing from the UK, Naomi Ackie pulls off an incredible feat in her stunning transformation into the infamous Ms. “Some [moments] were easier than others, you know,” Ackie says. “I think we’re actors who have worked in theater as well as on stage and so when you get that, what we realize is that… Get ready to glimpse the life of the iconic Whitney “the voice” Houston in

Naomi Ackie delivers a dynamic, superlative performance as Whitney. Another excellent performance is Stanley Tucci playing Clive Davis, Whitney's record ...

The rest of the movie shows Whitney trying to recover from her abuse of alcohol, cocaine and pills. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. Reportedly, Whitney sometimes could be mean and petty in her personal dealings, like many celebrities who let fame go to their heads. Behind the scenes, as her record career continues to soar, Whitney tells Robyn she wants to marry a man and have a family. Meanwhile, in 1993, Whitney and Bobby have a baby daughter, Bobbi Christina. She hires her friend Robyn as her personal assistant and her father as her manager. WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY is a biopic of the late pop singer Whitney Houston and focuses on her triumphs, trials and tribulations, all of which sadly, in one way or another, led to her tragic death due to a quote “accidental drug overdose” unquote, but the movie also has some positive references to Whitney’s Christian background and ongoing faith. A senior in high school, Whitney is on the verge of becoming a professional singer. Whitney decides to start making movies, and her 1992 debut, THE BODYGURD with Kevin Costner, becomes a huge hit. WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY tells a story of triumph and tragedy. Davis is impressed with her singing, and he offers Whitney a record contract in April 1983, four months before her 20th birthday. I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY whitewashes some aspects of Whitney’s behavior and has excessive foul language.

Peloton has announced a second Whitney Houston artist series beginning on December 21, 2022.

[occurred in July 2020 and included five classes](https://www.pelobuddy.com/featured-artist-series-workouts-whitney-houston/). - 30 min. You can view the complete class list below: From the stage to the big screen, Whitney’s presence and once-in-a-lifetime voice reached the hearts of many. Join @benny.adami, @jeffreymce, @joslynthompsonrule, @ashpryor_thatsme, @rebeccakennedynyc, @nicosarani, @leannehainsby, @robinnyc, @marcel2coach, and @allymisslove, on the Leaderboard as they play all of @whitneyhouston’s greatest hits. Peloton has announced a new artist series featuring one of the best selling musical artists of all time: Whitney Houston!

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody star Naomi Ackie believes Houston may have been pansexual.