Character Catalog

Whitney Houston's self-titled debut album, sold over 22 million copies worldwide. It features hits such as 'Greatest Love of All' and 'Saving All My Love for You,' and remains one of the best-selling debut albums by a female artist in history.

Her second studio album, which cemented Whitney Houston's status as a global superstar. With four consecutive number-one singles, it set a new record in the music industry and demonstrated her absolute dominance over international pop music.

A stunning rendition of Dolly Parton's song, recorded for the soundtrack of the film The Bodyguard. With over 20 million copies sold, this single is one of the best-selling of all time and remains Whitney Houston's most iconic vocal performance.

The soundtrack to the film of the same name, produced by Whitney Houston. The album sold over 44 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling film soundtracks in cinema history.

The gospel soundtrack to the film in which Whitney Houston stars alongside Denzel Washington. The album became the best-selling gospel record of all time, reflecting Whitney's deep connection to her religious musical roots.

A comeback album after several years away, which debuted straight at number one in the United States and several European countries. It demonstrated the unwavering loyalty of her fanbase and the enduring power of her vocal talent despite personal hardships.

"My voice is a gift from God. I have a duty to use it to touch people, to give them something. When I sing, that's all I think about."

"I thank God, my mother Cissy, and Clive Davis who believed in me from day one. This award belongs to everyone who has supported me."

"We must never forget where we come from. The music I sing carries within it the history of my people, the struggles and hopes of entire generations."

"People see the star, but they don't see the woman. I grew up in the Church, I learned to sing in gospel choirs. That's where it all began for me."

Whitney Houston's birthplace, Newark is an industrial city in New Jersey with a strong African American community and a rich gospel music tradition. It was in the Baptist churches of this city that Whitney discovered her passion for singing from a very young age.

The Baptist church where Whitney Houston learned to sing in the choir directed by her mother Cissy. This place was fundamental to her musical development: it was here that she honed her vocal style and mastered gospel music, qualities that would define her entire career.

The headquarters of Arista Records in New York is where Whitney Houston signed her first record deal in 1983, after being discovered by Clive Davis. This place marks the beginning of her journey to worldwide fame.

New York's most iconic concert venue, where Whitney Houston performed on multiple occasions. Her concerts at this legendary arena left a lasting impression on generations of fans through the power and emotion of her voice.

This luxury hotel in Beverly Hills is closely tied to the final chapter of Whitney Houston's life, as she stayed there regularly during her visits to Los Angeles. It was tragically in this establishment that she was found unresponsive on February 11, 2012.