Whitney Houston: The Movie

Multi-Grammy® Award-winning singer and musical icon Whitney Houston was the voice of a generation. We heard Whitney live at the Grammy® Awards in 1994, and her voice shook the walls with its power like no singer I've ever heard. 

For the first time ever, a movie has been made about her life. Directed by Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett, the much-anticipated world premiere of Whitney will air tomorrow at 8 PM/7 Central. 

  

When casting began, everyone asked, “Who will play Whitney?” No one could imagine filling the shoes of this great artist. But after a grueling casting call, Yaya DaCosta landed the role, capturing the essence of Whitney in every scene, according to Lifetime. From her early beginnings in daytime television to most recently, her role on Lee Daniels’ "The Butler," Yaya has proven she has what it takes to bring Whitney to life once again. Arlen Escarpeta (Final Destination 5) stars alongside her as Bobby Brown, and Houston’s vocal performances in the film are sung by Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum-selling entertainer Deborah Cox.