The movie was a passion project for Houston, who was initially in talks to produce the film for the late singer Aaliyah to star. In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart. Starring: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, CeeLo Green Writers: Mara Brock Akil, Howard Rosenman So in celebration of what would have been Houston’s 60th birthday (August 9, 1963) we count down her movies ranked worst to best. From director Kasi Lemmons, the film is described as “the joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.” Oscar nominee Anthony McCarten penned the script for the movie co-starring Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Nafessa Williams, Clarke Peters and Tamara Tunie. On December 23, a biopic of the late singer’s life starring BAFTA winner Naomi Ackie hit movie theaters. Houston became a force behind the scenes as well, producing such films as “The Princess Diaries” and “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. The success of her films absolutely throttled aspirations of movie stardom many of her pop star peers were chasing at the time. And although her filmography was relatively short, each contribution made its own impact on pop culture. Houston’s film career became so successful that the top-selling female artist released nothing but soundtracks corresponding with her movies for nearly a decade. SEE Whitney Houston songs ranked: Her 35 best hits we will always love It would launch a lasting movie legacy that made Houston one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses. The Grammy-winning pop singer made her crossover into film with the 1992 thriller “The Bodyguard” opposite Oscar winner Kevin Costner. The legendary diva’s musical success continued through “I’m Your Baby Tonight” in 1990, with two more number one singles including the title track and “All the Man That I Need,” but it was her foray into film that shot Houston’s career into another stratosphere. Four more number ones – “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”, “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” “So Emotional” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” made her the first artist (and only to this day) to have seven consecutive number one singles. The diamond-certified release included three Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers: “Saving All My Love For You,” “How Will I Know” and “Greatest Love of All.” Two years later, with a sophomore disc simply titled “Whitney,” she became the first woman to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart. "Sparkle" is set in the late 1960s when Detroit was the music mecca of America.In 1985 Whitney Houston took the music world by storm with her record-setting self-titled debut album. During her journey, Sparkle endures the trials and tribulations of fame but fights to rise through the ranks of the music business. Mike Epps plays a wealthy comedian named Satin, who woos Sparkle's sister into a drug-filled abusive relationship on their way to the top. Whitney Houston will play the trio's mother (Emma). Sparkle is from an affluent Detroit area, naive to the unexpected experiences her new life will bring as she and her two sisters blossom into a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. Plot Summary: "Sparkle" tells the story of the title character Sparkle, (Jordin Sparks) the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who struggles to becomes a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for mature thematic content involving domestic abuse and drug material, and for some violence, language and smoking) ![]() Starring: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green
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