Naomi Ackie
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Whitney is a 2015 American biographical film directed by Angela Bassett based on American singer Whitney Houston (Yaya DaCosta) and her turbulent marriage to R&B artist Bobby Brown (Arlen Escarpeta) that premiered on Lifetime in North America on January 17, 2015.
- Biographical Drama
Dec 23, 2022 · With Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie. A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical super stardom.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Kasi Lemmons
- 2022-12-23
The film stars Naomi Ackie as Houston with Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams, and Clarke Peters in supporting roles. An authorized biopic on Houston's life was announced in early 2020, with Ackie cast in the lead role that December, and the rest of the cast signing on later the next year.
Whitney - Full Cast & Crew. Whitney Houston's meteoric rise to fame, her tumultuous relationship with Bobby Brown, and the difficulties presented by money and stardom are chronicled.
- Angela Bassett
Golden Globe® Award winner and Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett makes her directorial debut with the Lifetime Original Movie “Whitney,” featuring Yaya DaCosta (Lee Daniels’ “The Butler”) in the lead role with Arlen Escarpeta (“Final Destination 5”) alongside her as Bobby Brown.
Jan 17, 2015 · Angela Bassett. Director. Shem Bitterman. Writer. Chronicles Whitney Houston's rise to fame and turbulent relationship with husband Bobby Brown.
