Denzel Washington reminisced about his days working with Whitney Houston. In the 1996 film The Preacher’s Wife, Washington and the late versatile star played Dudley and Julia Biggs, respectively. Washington reflected on his decades-long career and shared his experience making the classic film with Houston thirty years later.
Denzel Washington recalls time working with Whitney Houston
According to People, Washington said, “I always felt like I wanted to protect her. You know? She wanted to be so tough, but she really wasn’t. That’s it. It’s OK.”
Penny Marshall directed The Preacher’s Wife, which also starred Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines, Jenifer Lewis and Justin Pierre Edmond. Loretta Devine, Lionel Richie and Houston’s mother Cissy Houston played important roles. The film is an adaptation of the 1947 motion picture The Bishop’s Wife.
Whitney Houston forged a close relationship with the cast before her unexpected death in February 2012 at age 48. Houston’s death was attributed to accidental drowning, with complications including heart disease and cocaine use.
In November, Courtney B. Vance, who played Houston’s husband, the Reverend Henry Biggs, in the film, spoke to People about the impact Houston had on his career. “I loved her so much. Playing her husband was a very fulfilling experience for me,” he said.
About Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, film producer, and philanthropist who lived from August 9, 1963 to February 11, 2012. Houston has received numerous awards and has been inducted into several halls of fame, making her one of the most acclaimed singers of all time.
Houston was listed as the second greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone in 2023. She is one of the best-selling musicians in history, with over 220 million records sold globally.
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