R&B Singer

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston was a renowned R&B singer and actress, selling over 200 million records with her powerful voice and captivating stage presence.

Full Name
Whitney Elizabeth Houston
Age
48
Death Date
February 11, 2012
Birth Sign
Leo
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Height
5' 4"
Net Worth
$20M
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Whitney Houston is an American singer, actress, and producer who has attained international success and acclaim. Her award-winning vocal talents earned her recognition as the "Queen of Pop", and she has six consecutive #1 albums and seven #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Houston won numerous Oscars and Grammy Awards throughout her career.

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1963</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Whitney Houston is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On August 9, 1963, Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sings for the 1st Time on Record</div><div class='timeline-text'>Houston sings background vocals on Chaka Khan's single "I'm Every Woman."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Self-Titled Debut Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Releases her self-titled debut album which goes on to sell millions of copies and produce four #1 singles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marries Bobby Brown</div><div class='timeline-text'>Houston marries R&B singer Bobby Brown on July 18, 1992.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Divorce from Bobby Brown</div><div class='timeline-text'>Houston and Brown's divorce is finalized after two years of marriage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Whitney's Greatest Hits Album Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Houston releases her greatest hits compilation album, Whitney: The Greatest Hits.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Whitney Houston Dies at Age 48</div><div class='timeline-text'>Houston is found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room on February 11, 2012.</div></div></div>

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First African American Artist with a No. 1 Album</h3><p class='facts-text'>Whitney Houston was the first African American artist to have a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with her second studio album, Whitney.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Record for Most Consecutive Weeks at No.</h3><p class='facts-text'>Whitney Houston has the record for most consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her song “I Will Always Love You” staying there for 14 weeks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Guinness World Record Holder</h3><p class='facts-text'>Whitney Houston set the Guinness World Record for having the most consecutive weeks spent in the US Top 40 with an incredible 86 weeks!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Grammy Award Winner</h3><p class='facts-text'>Whitney Houston has won a total of 6 Grammy Awards throughout her career, including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Album of the Year.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Female Artist to Entertain at Super Bowl Half Time Show</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2004, Whitney Houston became the first female artist to ever perform at a Super Bowl halftime show, singing a medley of some of her biggest hits.</p></div></div>

When is Whitney Houston birthday?

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American R&B singer who was born on August 9, 1963 and died on February 11, 2012, making her 48 years old at the time of her death. She was best known for her amazing vocal range and for being one of the best selling music artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide.

What is the Net Worth of Whitney Houston?

Whitney Houston had an estimated net worth of $20M. She amassed her wealth from her success in the music industry and her work as an actress, producer, and model. Her earning came from albums and singles sales, endorsement deals, and movie & TV roles.