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Media sources for years reported that Aretha Franklin was Whitney's godmother, and she did not correct that assertion. But more accurately, she seems to have been Whitney Houston's honorary Aunt; Whitney referred to her as "Aunt Ree". Whitney Houston's actual Godmother is Darlene Love. In an interview with Al Roker after Whitney's death, Aretha Franklin confirmed that she was not Whitney Houston's Godmother, but a very close family friend and an honorable "Aunt" to Whitney.
It should also be noted that Aretha seemed to have gotten into some sort of dispute with Whitney's mom, Cissy Houston, about whether the family had done enough to keep Whitney off drugs; perhaps Aretha has been trying to separate herself from the family by now saying she was never Whitney's godmother.
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Was Whitney Houstons father white?
No he was not. He was an African -American.
Was Darlene Love ever Whitney's godmother?
yes
Was Etta James Whitney Houston's aunt?
You are probably referring to Aretha Franklin, with whom she always had a close relationship, and as a child, she called her as "Auntie Ree." There have been some sources that said Aretha was also Whitney's godmother, but after Whitney died, Aretha went on some talk shows and denied this. It should be noted that Aretha seems to have had some sort of dispute with Cissy Houston (Whitney's mom), so this may explain why she no longer claims to have been Whitney's godmother.
Who is the African American male actor in the chase sapphire and Viagra commercials he was love interest on Whitney Houstons video saving all my love for you?
Ricco Ross
Who plays the 'Fairy Godmother' in the Cinderella movie starring Brandy?
Brandy stared in the 1997 version of the Cinderella film. The movie also stared Whitney Houston, Whoppi Goldberg, Brenadette Peters, Veanne Cox, Victor Garber, Jason Alexander.
