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Winnie Harlow Criticized By Whitney Houston Fans For ‘Disrespectful’ Halloween Costume

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The Canadian model has often honored Whitney Houston with her Halloween looks, but this one didn’t land well with everyone.

 

 

Winnie Harlow is facing backlash online after unveiling her Halloween costume inspired by the late Whitney Houston.The 31-year-old Canadian model is well known for paying tribute to Houston, who remains one of the most celebrated and influential vocalists in music history. Harlow has often said that she admires the singer’s voice, style, and legacy.Whitney Houston, who gave the world timeless hits like I Will Always Love You and I Wanna Dance with Somebody, died at the age of 48 in 2012 after being found unconscious in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles.

 

 

In the days leading up to her death, reports of Houston’s “erratic” behavior had worried fans and those close to her. Later, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office ruled her death accidental, citing drowning as the primary cause along with underlying heart disease and cocaine use.

Harlow, who has long expressed admiration for the late artist, decided to recreate multiple iconic Whitney moments this Halloween, including the pop legend’s bright and joyful I Wanna Dance With Somebody era.

Winnie Harlow paid homage to the superstar this Halloweenwinnieharlow/Instagram
Sharing the video on Instagram, Harlow captioned it: “The woman who made us all Wanna Dance with Somebody. The icon, the Voice. Whitney Houston,” She went on to thank her creative team, designers, and assistants for helping her bring the tribute together, praising everyone who contributed to the detailed recreation.While many fans applauded her for the colorful and nostalgic homage, another of her recreations sparked controversy and drew sharp criticism online.

In a follow-up video, Harlow dressed as Houston from the 2001 BET Awards, where the singer accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award. In the clip, Harlow lip-synced to a portion of Houston’s speech while mirroring her movements and expressions on stage.

 

 

 

That particular moment in Houston’s career was emotional for fans, who had already begun noticing signs that the singer was struggling with her health and energy around that time.Many of Houston’s admirers felt that recreating that moment was inappropriate, arguing that it represented one of the darker periods in her life rather than a celebration of her greatness.
“Something about this seems very disrespectful to me. I don’t like this,” wrote one user on X, formerly known as Twitter.Another person added: “Her ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ look was cute and tasteful…she should’ve kept it there.”

Some viewers pointed out that while Harlow nailed Houston’s mannerisms and stage presence, her portrayal came across as insensitive rather than respectful. They argued that the recreation felt more like mockery than homage.“Of all the several iconic Whitney moments, this is the one she chose?”Another commenter agreed, writing: “She’s mocking her not at her best moment. Not only is it disrespectful it’s tasteless.”

“Why did Winnie choose to recreate one of Whitney’s darkest moments? It’s bad taste and feels like a mockery,” another person echoed, voicing frustration with the costume choice.Still, several others came to Harlow’s defense, saying people were overreacting and that Halloween is about creativity and fun, not controversy.

“Genuinely, what’s the issue with this?” commented another fan.

The model is clearly a huge fan of WhitneyPG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

 

 

“She seems quite energetic and nice, to be honest,” another user added in response to the backlash, noting that Harlow’s performance seemed cheerful and full of positive energy.One person even joked that their only complaint was how much she resembled Whitney herself, saying the accuracy was “almost uncanny.”In her post, Harlow captioned the costume with the line: “Youuu betta Lay Low!,” referencing one of Houston’s most memorable quotes.

 

 

“One of my favorite iconic Whitney moments,” she added, using laughing and crying emojis to match the playful tone of her tribute.

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