On the occasion of Whitney Houston's birthday, let's reminisce about Robert De Niro's former fascination with the deceased vocalist.
In the world of Hollywood, stories of unrequited love are not uncommon. One such tale involves the legendary actor Robert De Niro and the iconic singer Whitney Houston.
According to Whitney Houston's former bodyguard, David Roberts, De Niro was "smitten" with Houston. However, it seems that De Niro's affection was not reciprocated as Houston was in a relationship with Eddie Murphy at the time.
Despite this, De Niro continued to show his interest in Houston. He expressed a desire to work with her on a movie, a fact revealed by Houston herself during a 1990 interview on The Byron Allen Show. The script for the potential movie was considered "really good" by Houston.
De Niro's attempts to woo Houston were halted after a warning from Houston's mother, Cissy Houston. She reportedly called De Niro and told him to "stop it - stop making a fool out of himself."
De Niro, known for his persistence, did not give up easily. He sent Houston a room full of flowers for several months, according to Roberts. However, De Niro was "not an individual used to taking no for an answer," and his pursuit of Houston was met with resistance due to her existing relationship.
Interestingly, De Niro had also been involved with model Toukie Smith at the time. Despite his busy personal life, De Niro shied away from public appearances, which may have been a reason he did not attend one of Houston's shows, despite his expressed interest.
It's important to note that there is no credible evidence or information suggesting that Whitney Houston and Robert De Niro had a romantic relationship or any romantic connection. Their professional lives and personal lives remained separate, with Houston focusing on her music career and De Niro on his acting pursuits.
Years after this intriguing episode, both De Niro and Houston continue to be celebrated for their respective contributions to the world of entertainment. Their story serves as a reminder of the private lives that lie behind the public personas we admire.
[1] Hollywood's Interracial Couples: A Historical Perspective [2] De Niro's Interracial Marriage: A Pioneering Couple in Hollywood [3] Whitney Houston: A Career Retrospective [4] Robert De Niro: A Career Spanning Decades
[1] The story of Robert De Niro's unrequited love for the iconic singer Whitney Houston intertwines aspects of music, culture, entertainment, and pop-culture, providing a compelling narrative in Hollywood's history of interracial relationships.
[2] Despite the personal and professional successes of Whitney Houston and Robert De Niro, their chance at romantic love remained as intriguing experiments in pop-culture, raising questions about the boundaries of celebrity relationships and their public representation.
