![]() We shouldn’t be ashamed of things, because that’s what makes us who we are.’ She didn’t say it - that’s just the presence she exuded. ![]() It was like, ‘Yeah, I went through the wringer, but I’m here now and we’re moving on. She seemed to have this wisdom behind her eyes. One thing I learned from Whitney - she was not ashamed. I think it’s how you react to those situations and climb out that matters. I know there are people out there waiting for me to mess up. And nobody thinks it’ll happen to them.Ī:There are times when I think, “Gee, things are going so well,” but you never know when something’s gonna knock you right back down. Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Ceelo Green. Q: We hear so many tales of performers who are sidetracked, or destroyed, by drugs, fame, bad choices. I’m not sure this is really what I want to do. In Whitney Houstons final film, she plays the mother of three grown daughters (Carmen Ejogo, Jordin Sparks and Tika Sumpter) in 1968s Detroit: The girls. there’ve definitely been days when I think. Do you ever wonder - am I crazy to think I can do this?Ī:Man. She says, “Was my life not enough of a cautionary tale for you?” It’s chilling, art imitating life. Q: In the film, Whitney plays your mom, a failed singer who tries to steer you away from show business. She showed me it doesn’t matter how big you get, how many records you sell - you’re never too big to say hi. She took advantage of her newfound fame with two albums, released in 20. heartbreaking.Ī:At the table read - when we all got together to read the script - Whitney walked in, and you could literally see everybody sit up a little straighter. Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks, 32, shot into fame when she won American Idol in 2006. Q: Of course, the moments with Whitney are. But the others were a little outside their comfort zone. Then, we did the music scenes, and I was like - OK, I got this. Everybody else passed with flying colors. getting into the acting, getting really deep, and I was out of my comfort zone. 6.5K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 2:33 14 Videos 51 Photos Drama Music In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart. Despite their mothers (Whitney Houston) misgivings, talented sisters Delores (Tika Sumpter), Sister (Carmen Ejogo) and Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) are taking. And it was how Carmen, Tika and I bonded during rehearsals.
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