Yaya DaCosta, former 'America's Next Top Model' contestant and actress, is set to star as Whitney Houston in the upcoming Lifetime biopic, it has been revealed.
According to the Huffington Post, Houston's life is set to be adapted for the small screen by Lifetime and actress Angela Bassett is set to direct the film.
The actress and model first graced our screens when she appeared on America's Next Top Model Cycle 3 in 2004.
The film will focus of Houston's turbulent marriage to Bobby Brown. Their marriage was rumoured to have been marred by Brown's infidelity and drug use.
The film, currently entitled Whitney Houston, will follow the couple from their first meeting through their marriage to the height of their celebrity in the mid-90s.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app