It hasn’t even been 10 days since Whitney Houston was laid to rest, but a slew of A-listers like Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, and Brandy are scrambling to play Whitney Houston in her new biopic helmed by her mentor Clive Davis.
Although Rihanna, 24, is said to be the first choice for the role, a wide-range of celebs like Vivica Fox, 40, and Jordin Sparks, 22, are also being considered to play the late singer, who died on Feb. 11, reports The Daily Mail.
But before any of you shake your fists in disgust at the idea that Hollywood’s trying to profit off the star’s death, apparently, the biopic was in the works before Whitney died.
“Whitney knew about the project and was excited to see where it would lead,” a source told The People newspaper. “It’s hoped the biopic will be as successful as Tina Turner movie What’s Love Got To Do With It, which landed two Oscar nominations for Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne who played Tina and Ike Turner.”
Of all of the prospective stars hoping to be play Whitney, though, it seems pop star Brandy, 33, has been the most vocal.
“My dream role would be to play Whitney Houston,” Brandy told TrueExclusives just weeks before Whitney died. “Of course she would have to sing all the songs. But I would love to play Ms. Whitney. I have her personality down pat, her ‘isms’ down pat. Like no offense ladies — it’s a lot of talented ladies there — but nobody can play Whitney like me. Yes!”
What do you think, HL-ers? Who would be the best person to play Whitney?
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rosetta mac
Posted at 6:27 PM on May 14, 2012
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Candace
Posted at 2:16 PM on May 5, 2012
If I had to choose, I’ ve narrowed it down. Jennifer Hudson and Rihanna, but now I’m kind of stuck. Hudson was my first choice but I’m having a hard time picturing her as Whitney. She has the voice no doubt, powerful! However, I don’t think she can pull off the Whitney look. Rihanna on the other hand has the features to pull it off, but her voice don’t have what it takes. No, I’m not saying she can’t sing, I love Rihanna’s music. She just have a different voice. So if there’s really a movie coming out, choose wisely. This is huge and I love Whitney and ALL of her music. She was truly an inspiration to me and many others and we definitely wouldn’t want this wonderful memory to be ruined by a Whitney wanna because the role was rushed!
Sincerely, Maree
Sam Fo
Posted at 1:08 AM on April 14, 2012
Eve should play Whitney Houston, she looks just like her, and would be perfect for the part. :)
Alley
Posted at 8:36 PM on February 29, 2012
Ok so Clive and his people have denied this movie..people can’t even wait until she gets in the ground to sart this kind of talk..now with all of that said..Rihanna is a no go..it’s not just that she doesn’t resemble Whitney and neither does any of the ladies, but Rihanna can barely carry a tune with her own songs. To be honest, whoever plays the role should def lip synch and that’s including Jennifer Hudson because no one and I repeat no one can do justice to a Whitney song. No one can even come close..I mean Jennifer Hudson sang that tribute but it was just ok for her. Fact of the matter is, Whitney would sing all the people people in her time off the stage and she would def sing all of our singers out now off the stage..I’m still devastated that Whitney is gone. I still grieve and cry for some reason. I guess because she was my favorite singer of all time
Jermanie Jones
Posted at 11:32 PM on February 28, 2012
Rihanna Really???? In no way does Rihanna seem like the right choice, no offense to her and her talents.
Love Goddess
Posted at 10:30 PM on February 28, 2012
Rhianna makes no sense. 1 – she absolutely too light skinned. 2 – she’s too trampy 3- Can barely carry a tune 4 – I doubt Whitney’s mother would approve of this.
Jennifer Hudson can sing, but she’s too busty.
Kelly Rowland ?
Diana
Posted at 5:29 PM on April 15, 2012
Nicki Minaj!!
lmao jk
jk
Rihanna is a terrible option.SMH.
Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Monica, or Eve would be awesome.
moralitypolice
Posted at 8:25 PM on February 28, 2012
Lilla B., blackbeauty, triz and hope:
I was just kidding. Rihanna does not have half the voice that Whitney was gifted with and I doubt she could pull off an American accent.
Jennifer looks nothing like Whitney (although she does have a tremendous voice).
Personally, if I had my way, RiRi would never work again. At least, no endorsement deals. She’s a terrible role model for girls.
Rihannalover
Posted at 5:18 PM on February 28, 2012
Hey guys I just wanted to point out that remember when jlo played selena in the selena film wayy down in the 90′s? she didnt sing her songs. she justed acted it out and selena real voice carried through the film making it more selena like and real. We know that j lo cant sing like selena but they made it look as IF she can. I think they should do the same for rihanna. That’ll be GREAT!! its called acting
rihannalover
Posted at 5:13 PM on February 28, 2012
RIHANNA ALLL DAY BECAUSE i love her endlessly and I want her to succeed in everything she does. I know she would kill it just like everything else. I Love you robyn!! GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS
bessie busby
Posted at 4:45 PM on February 28, 2012
I think they should let singer monica she id the best singer of all but if shes not into it then jennifet hudson
B4byGirlSmart
Posted at 4:40 PM on February 28, 2012
hope
Posted at 4:03 PM on February 28, 2012
rihanna are you all for real who will sing.. it’s a biopic of The Voice isn’t it..
love Riri but she vocals are naff an insult to whitney’s memory unless she will only have the sing…
Tracy solomon
Posted at 3:39 PM on February 28, 2012
I think brandy because of personality and the soft spoken voice her and both whitney carried
Brat
Posted at 2:53 PM on February 28, 2012
blackbeauty
Posted at 2:42 PM on February 28, 2012
Really????? who the hell wants to hear RiRi West Indian accent play Whitney Houston….that would be a disaster! She don’t even look the part let alone sound like her.
Christinna
Posted at 1:50 PM on February 28, 2012
Jennifer should get the part. I like Rihanna but Jennifer’s voice sounds closer to Whitney, especially at the Grammy’s.
Nancy
Posted at 1:33 PM on February 28, 2012
The Singer & Actress EVE should play Whitney in her new biopic. She talented and looks A lot like Whitney in her younger years.
Shayla
Posted at 2:02 PM on February 28, 2012
Wow!!! That’s exactly what I was thinking Nancy.. I really loved Whitney Houston and I want to see this role done right, from the acting to the look and the voice. My first thought was Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child but she doesn’t have the look. Eve may not have the voice but google her images and the look is pretty close. I can understand the other picks but who threw Rihanna in the bunch?? And why
Sam
Posted at 1:02 AM on April 14, 2012
moralitypolice
Posted at 12:58 PM on February 28, 2012
Rihanna might have the creative edge on this one.
After all, RiRi and Whitney both have a fondness for abusive jerks named Brown.
Lilla. B
Posted at 1:28 PM on February 28, 2012
@ moralitypolice. I was going to say Jennifer Hudson because shes the closest to Whitney in Actual Singing Talent but your answer made me change my mind lol Good Point.
blackbeauty
Posted at 2:45 PM on February 28, 2012
Low Blow….lol but if you and Lilla B heard RiRi talk with her strong accent you both will change your minds.
triz
Posted at 4:03 PM on February 28, 2012
HAHA…funny, yeah the same fondness and same jerks name Brown , but i think unfortunately Rihana doesn’t have the voice and the looks like Whitney,Riri is good but they’re just different. Hope there will be a perfect choice to respectfully play Whitney.
hope
Posted at 4:06 PM on February 28, 2012
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