Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston were close friends who had a brief, secret romance in 1991. Their connection stemmed from understanding the immense pressures of global fame, and they spent time together at Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. According to Jackson’s former bodyguard, he had dreams of marrying her and never truly got over their connection.
Both Jackson and Houston rose to superstardom around the same time, Jackson with Thriller (1982) and Houston with her debut album Whitney Houston (1985). They met several times at award shows and industry events and were very respectful of each other’s talent. Jackson reportedly admired Houston’s voice, calling her one of the few singers who could truly “move people with pure sound.” Houston referred to Jackson as “very close” and spoke to him often during his trial, though he often didn’t want to see people in person.
Jackson’s former bodyguard, Matt Fiddes, claimed in 2012 that the two had a two-week romantic affair in 1991. Fiddes said they “instantly connected as kindred spirits because they understood each other’s massive fame.” He also claimed that Houston “practically moved in” to Jackson’s Neverland Ranch during this short-lived romance.
According to Fiddes, Jackson had deeper feelings and “always hoped the relationship had gone further,” even dreaming of marrying her. Music producer David Gest also claimed that both artists confided in him that they were in love with each other, but Michael didn’t have the courage to pursue it.
Both artists had discussed collaborating on a duet, but it never came to fruition. The two saw each other for the final time at Jackson’s 30th Anniversary concert in 2001. According to Fiddes, they shared an emotional hug and said they loved each other.
Houston was “devastated” by Jackson’s passing in 2009. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey after Jackson’s death, she called him “an extraordinary man” and “a gentleman.” She recalled how, during the 2001 anniversary concert, she saw both of their frail conditions as a sign of their shared struggles with fame and addiction. She said she felt, “This can’t happen. Not both of us, Mike!”
Both stars faced intense public scrutiny, personal isolation, and addiction issues — parallels that made many fans feel they understood each other’s pain. After Whitney’s death, some of Michael’s fans noted how similar their fates were: two immensely gifted artists consumed by the pressures of the industry.
"Sadly" we lost two revert celebrities struggle, both were acclaimed. Whitney couldn't marry into the Jackson dynasty due, aspiring career within 10yrs. during. Thise tenure of so called fling nothing more just a rumor forgotten Whitney haven't flings with. Eddie Murphy,Jermaine Jackson and Theopholious Bellon (Affluent French magnet). Media never assumed there was connection between Whitney and MJJ why popularity of success. Notice Whitney didn't appreciate the dominance of MJJ over her career.
ReplyDeleteMany allegations upon the courtship, didn't say romantic or was it? Speculations upon social status personal assumptions specifically eluding, Whitney was in the (Closet)? Not conveying clothing attire for those not understanding logic, rumored Whitney having fling. Publicity manager Robin Crawford whom later released autobiography...suppose lesbian affair? A Song for You? Life with Whitney (2019) fully of bias alleged sexual encounters. My criticism "Robyn memories" hold no merit to Whitney's audience, nor [LGBTQ society] an opportunist for money and fame bunch of vague lies. Why now anyhow this rumors during mid 80's slandering Whitney's career! Mjj various tabloids rumors misconduct behavior with minors always speculative never prove the allegations? Conjured hate from sensationalist whom mocked popularly Mjj and Whitney's brief fling was downplayed read expressions of Ms.Pop Queen. Didn't favor dominance nor comparing artistic status of Mjj it was publicity stunt nothing more. Whitney's popularity equal to rock bands and Mjj encouraged to release sequel late 1988 top producers. Immense success as pop star so called courtship wasn't viable battle of labels. Clyde Davis vs. Sony music okay.
ReplyDeleteIrony during mania of visuals of "Video's bought acclaim to titans of Pop! No other than whom hierarchy of Pop acclaim: MJJ and Whitney aware plenty anti-Blackness! Which both incurred only disagree with dating even Whitney allow herself to marry. MJJ whom plastic surgery enhance skin hue, his prerogative, annoyed by slander doesn't matter. Opinion of audience' irrelevant audacity to speculated upon, MJJ reason for personal enhance! Contradict for those influence so called (Blackness presently) what happen. To so called centric influence society always external propaganda regarding. MJJ and Whitney there talent attracted simply international audience whom ever. Record label wanted replication of success there mega sales, notice Whitney wasn't. Influence by MJJ interference in there so called fling notice media never supported the so called courtship!
ReplyDeleteTwo mega celebrities slander continue resented "Hip hop" Rappers whom detest diversity any variety! Annoyed by mockery MJJ and Whitney sold out what, renowned events and forums. 80's and 90's hottest era, of golden years of diversity in "Pop music" era true. Whitney procured to release sequel during [Sept of 1988] would, better album delay sequel until. 1990 anyhow Blacks mocked Whitney as petit unattractive and singing not soulful. Didn't deter her audience "Body Guard" (1992) aware going release soon a director's cut restored footage. Coming 2027 MJJ also influence by Sony to sing of last grouping of The Jacksons last title. 2300 Jackson Street if so would block buster basically reading, popularity of abundance of net sales. Purpose of marketing doesn't matter of heritage nor color so called so pro heritage. During MJJ and Whitney popularity in USA" why didn't support them taking effort you were avid fans lies! Whitney debut (1987) 1st. artist cross over various musical styles attractive women photos of Richard Avedon. Anyhow photo's bought memories I knew, production staff era global sales. Notice 60's gradual somewhat 70's then 80's and 90's. Imploded mega quantity sales Whitney diva in Asian market were Hip Hop" presently envious. Black artist gaining entrance aware MJJ gotten indifferent Whitney popularity. Offer T.V specials in 30 nations especially Latin America,EU,Australia and U.K concur hold remorse there no longer with us in this life. Audience presently seldom associate with musical era, or do have to...annoyed with bigotry. MJJ and Whitney sold out what talent using civic rights, so called society appreciated talents of both! Personal is irrelevant why privacy doesn't reflect musical interest I'll were is equivalent presently Hollywood? Profound former era, still captivating plenty hate towards Whitney privacy so called. Non talented "Hommies' wanted to use Whitney's talent notice MJJ tried to be taught due in video Bad didn't go well? Due repugnant nature of content other words stereotypes: we lost two beautiful talents. Shall this musical era be revived it never left why there sales still popular!
Baffled upon the comparing the difference of perception, basically rallying. Careers popularity along Black community opinions popularity of there initial success. Without generalizing I concurred plenty of slander it's standard your accurate. Diverse audience acceptance gain American "Pop" status of popularity regarding. Your comments about Whitney dating Michael yes it's personal what about? Bobby Brown what? I said really?
ReplyDeleteKnowledge Whitney dating affluent dude from Congo whom super wealthy yeah! Michael felt with international fame he never understood his prominence could. Migrated to EU married of his choice my opinion could happier man possibility still alive just assumption.
Former retail manager at record store statistics are defined. Black consumers seldom purchase abundance of quality of interest or do have to? Exaggeration upon taking credit of Black entertainers popularity majority seldom or never acquire personal obtainments. Women always slander Whitney wearing to much cosmetics excuse envy natural beauty!
Presently, visual of standards heavy cosmetics is he trend prior incurred ridiculing! So true there no longer with us musical talent never for gotten with special contributions!