Should Rihanna Play Whitney Houston in Upcoming Biopic?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/02/28 00:01:35

Related Topics: Rihanna, Whitney Houston, Movie, Biopic, The Daily Mail, Jennifer Hudson, Work, rumors, singer, Movies, Sexy, Fox, Singing

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Whitney Houston hasn't even been gone from this earth for a month, and there are already rumors of a biopic in the works. To be fair, this project was in the works before Houston passed away, but now there are names attached to it, and they might not be the names a critical public wants to hear. The Daily Mail claims Rihanna is the top pick at this point, with Jennifer Hudson right behind her. Vivica A. Fox and Jordin Sparks have also been mentioned.

Rihanna was courted for a similar role last year, when movie execs considered using her for a remake of Houston's "The Bodyguard." She turned it down, saying, "I hate it when singers do singing movies all the time, because you can never look at them as anybody else. I want to play a character. My whole life is playing Rihanna; being a singer won't be a stretch for me." Hm, we wonder how she would feel about playing Whitney though. Do you think Rihanna should play Whitney Houston in the upcoming biopic?

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Happy_Evil_Dude 2012/02/28 00:26:40

No

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Dear God no. Houston was far from perfect, but she deserves better than that.
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Alphadean 2012/02/28 18:11:31

No

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Actually who cares... but if you want to go on the basis of singing Rihanna does not have the pipes. You need someone like Jennifer Hudson... Unless they are going to dub all the singing which would suck

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ktyxes to Alphadean 2012/02/28 19:13:52

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For someone who doesn't care, u gave a lengthy response

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Bob S 2012/02/28 18:10:39

No

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Let's not destroy the persona of Whitney.

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wpsegura 2012/02/28 17:57:40

No

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you need someone who can sing or at least act

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Mark Twain 2012/02/28 17:38:22

Yes

She might even get to meet Bobby Brown and who knows it could take her career places she never dreamed of in her wildest nightmares

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miltongedwards 2012/02/28 17:37:50

No

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RiRi is ma girl but i dont really think so

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Mike 2012/02/28 17:37:00

No

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Stop exploiting the dead - been doing it for years with Elvis - Then Michael is Whitney next on the list for Dollydud to keep making money on the dead

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LADY LIBERTY SILLY WORDSMITH 2012/02/28 17:33:16 (edited)

No

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NO! But that is all I would say. DON'T SANCTIFY SOMEONE JUST because HE/SHE

IS DEAD! It IS MORE than what WE CAN SEE. IT's SAD!

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skull+crossbones 2012/02/28 17:22:08

No

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No. No. Just... No. XD x

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Paul 2012/02/28 17:18:32

No

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I don't think they should even make a movie. It's about time they stop idolizing these drugged out drunks that are suppose to be "ROLE MODELS" for our children. She was a drug addict and an alcoholic and should not be out there as someone who died a tragic death. She died the way she choose to live her life, on drugs and drunk. Let our children know this kind of living isn't living but death just waiting to happen.

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George-2 2012/02/28 17:04:02

No

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Even being broad-minded on these issues, I don't see Rihanna fitting in that role.

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Terrie Handleit 2012/02/28 17:03:18

No

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Her voice isn't in the same league as Ms.Houston...Ms Jennifer Hudson is a better choice

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jujunme 2012/02/28 17:02:38

No

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No to everyone mentioned. Whitney was in a class by herself and actually there isn't a vocalist around today who can even come close to portraying her in a movie. if in fact a movie needs to made, make it a copulation of her viideo's, concerts, etc....

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Alphadean to jujunme 2012/02/28 18:15:26

Whitney Houston could sing, but there are artist who don't get alot of air time on the radio or television who can sing in the same league as her. She got here start by listening to her betters, singing in church with her Mom and cousins.

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jujunme to Alphadean 2012/03/03 01:20:13

Artists who are basically unknown would not be asked to portray Whitney in a movie since it wouldn't attract a large enough audience.Plus if they're not getting a lot of air time, how would anyone know who they are? or where to find them?.also, if there were in fact vocalists who were in her "league" i would think the general public would have heard of them by now.

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*Mahogany Goddess of P.H.A.E.T 2012/02/28 16:58:03

No

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It's not just about looks, they need someone who can actually sing like Whitney.

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OneLastWord 2012/02/28 16:53:13

No

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Get someone else.

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SodaBrain 2012/02/28 16:39:45

Yes

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If they think it's a good fit. I don't think she looks like her.
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Massaro1150 2012/02/28 16:34:24

Yes

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Well I know she could do the singing---ACTING--I really don't know what her range in acting is. Now that I think about it--she may not be able to pull off all the layers of WH. WH went thru deep, dark times--Halle Berry could do the acring, but she'd have to lip sync the rest.

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lstl5 2012/02/28 16:20:12

No

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No Jennifer Hudson should. Jennifer has got it together, and Rhianna is going to crash and burn if she doesnt straighten up her act.

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Anca 2012/02/28 16:19:24

No

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i love Riri but we can't compare the two.Withney was unique and no one can reach her greatness.

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Claire Dobie 2012/02/28 16:10:02

No

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Oh God, no! And no to all the others mentioned. Whitney was too special, too unique, too gifted and tormented to be played by anyone I can think of right now. Rihanna couldn't touch her except perhaps in the looks department. Hudson would not be convincing at all. Vivica is cool but too old to play a young Whitney. And all of them would have to lip sync since there is no voice like Whitney's. Keep searching, Central Casting. Maybe your girl is an unknown.

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overdog001 2012/02/28 16:05:26

No

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No. There is no reason to have a "biopic".

You obviously didn't like her enough to make a movie out of her life when she was alive. But now you're willing to cash in on the money train when she's dead and has no say in how it's done?

Disgusting.

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CreepItAll 2012/02/28 16:02:05

No

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It would be better to find another black woman,Rihanna to light skinned,thay would have to use a ton of make up.

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Saye Saye 2012/02/28 16:01:44

Yes

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I saw the outtakes on her current movie, Battleship, in the works where she plays a navy gunner & does a very good job. Of course I feel Jennifer Hudson would be the best of the bunch.

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no no 2012/02/28 15:54:29

No

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Here is some talk about "playing" someone who has just died. Whitney can play her own life, pull up the moves, the videos, etc. It is all there.

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trainmanretired 2012/02/28 15:50:34

No

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No.... they need to get some drug using alcoholic off the street to play her... they'll be dubbing her voice in on any songs anyway.

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Michael... to trainma... 2012/02/28 18:23:19

Agreed

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STEVE 2012/02/28 15:48:07

No

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NO NO NO!!! WHITNEY SHOULD PLAY RIHANNA

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ID51 2012/02/28 15:47:16

No

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First, find someone who can sing - without the back up, techno, theatrics. All Whitney had to do was stand there and sing... She didn't need all of the other nonsense.

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art1ej 2012/02/28 15:39:56 (edited)

No

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rihanna cant sing so i doubt her acting is gonna be any better....

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classicshar 2012/02/28 15:37:48

No

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No way. Whitney, despite her shortfalls, was a classy lady. Rhianna, while she may sing and dance a good number, is not 'classy'; she is far more risque, never a trait associated with Whitney. A diminutive, soulful, good, warm and respectful person should play her. For my money, though it might take some 'work', the young girl on Glee has a sincere voice and demeanor, and I am sure there are some other, lesser known, who would present the same calm and character of our beloved Whitney. The person who said Halle Berry had the right thought; a warm, always classy woman.... I'll look if someone wants...but please, no Rhianna.

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Dcatalano 2012/02/28 15:26:26

No

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PLEASE do we REALLY need a movie just yet???? Do a movie on a GOOD role model.

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trainma... to Dcatalano 2012/02/28 15:54:25

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I'm with you on this one.... We don't need any movie on the drug using alcoholic. She should have been a role model but SHE WASN'T!

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Claire ... to trainma... 2012/02/29 05:10:38

You have no vices, I presume. Whitney, despite her "issues," WAS indeed a role model. Her drug use was far more publicized than her good works, her generosity, and the abyss she fell into, permeated by demons and brimming with bad decisions that she tried to reverse. She REALLY DID TRY. Do some reading. And judge not that YE BE JUDGED! She is dead, for Chrisssake. Can you please show some compassion and respect.

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Michael... to Dcatalano 2012/02/28 18:25:28

Here here! People need to stop and think about the message they are sending to children by glamorizing/idolizing celebrity drug addicts.

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GM England 2012/02/28 15:25:20

No

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Nope, give Whitney a' little respect .. Keep Looking !

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Victor 2012/02/28 15:17:49

No

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Rihanna ahahahahaha. shes not a singer shes not an actress, Angela basset as Whitney darling.

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SuperCee to Victor 2012/02/28 15:41:23

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Now that is a great choice! Angela did it up as Tina Turner, she can certainly play Whitney Houston! Great suggestion!

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nokie 2012/02/28 15:15:46

No

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They have some similarities in facial structure, but looks aren't everything. They need an actual actress to play Whitney.

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