Whitney Houston was born into a middle-class family in Newark, New Jersey. Her mother, Cissy Houston, was a successful gospel singer, and her father, John Houston, worked as a manager and entertainment executive. While the Houston family was not extremely wealthy, they were financially stable and provided a comfortable upbringing for Whitney and her siblings.
By most accounts, the family was solidly middle-class. Both parents worked and the family was able to afford to send Whitney to a private school. But although Whitney's mom, Cissy Houston, was a respected gospel singer, there is no evidence during Whitney's childhood that the family had become rich yet.
When she died in February 2012, it was estimated that her estate was worth more than twenty million dollars.
Carrie Underwood's childhood was poor until she auditioned for american idol in 2005.
Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick are cousins; their mothers were sisters. Both are renowned singers, with Houston being a pop and R&B icon and Warwick known for her contributions to soul and pop music. Brandy, who is also a singer and actress, is a distant cousin of Whitney Houston, as both share a common ancestor. This familial connection highlights the rich musical legacy within their family.
It has never been reported by any reliable sources that she was bipolar. We truly do not know. The same with whether she was abused-- there have been tabloid speculations, but nothing reliable. On the other hand, there are some credible reports that she grew up in a dysfunctional family, and that certainly could have affected her later on; we also know she was very insecure even as a child and never had a positive self-image, even when she became rich and famous.
By most accounts, the family was solidly middle-class. Both parents worked and the family was able to afford to send Whitney to a private school. But although Whitney's mom, Cissy Houston, was a respected gospel singer, there is no evidence during Whitney's childhood that the family had become rich yet.
not rich or poor
Jane Goodall was not poor as a child but not super rich
she was neither rich nor poor!
It is said that Archimedes, as child, he and his family were rich and noble.
When she died in February 2012, it was estimated that her estate was worth more than twenty million dollars.
No, Dale Earnhardt Sr. was not poor, but nor was he rich.
Rich Whitney was born on 1955-04-21.
no but she wasn't super rich either.
Carrie Underwood's childhood was poor until she auditioned for american idol in 2005.
No, he was not, and as a young artist he was very poor.
It has never been reported by any reliable sources that she was bipolar. We truly do not know. The same with whether she was abused-- there have been tabloid speculations, but nothing reliable. On the other hand, there are some credible reports that she grew up in a dysfunctional family, and that certainly could have affected her later on; we also know she was very insecure even as a child and never had a positive self-image, even when she became rich and famous.