The Whitney & Eddie: A whirlwind that never ACTUALLY took flight
We all love a good celebrity romance, right? Even better? When it involves two of the biggest stars in the 80s: the angelic voice of Whitney Houston and the comedic genius of Eddie Murphy. But hold on to your popcorn, because this whirlwind romance might be more of a summer breeze.
Did they or didn't they? The great debate
Here's the thing: there's no clear-cut answer. Whitney herself reportedly fell hard for Eddie, with a friend even claiming she made everyone watch "Coming to America" on repeat (because, duh, classic). Eddie, on the other hand, keeps it casual, saying they were just friends who maybe grabbed dinner a few times.
So, what gives? Was Whitney friend-zoned by Eddie Murphy? Did Eddie just not want to admit he was smitten by the queen of pop herself? The world may never know, but that doesn't mean we can't speculate wildly (because, honestly, where's the fun in facts?).
Plot twist: Enter Bobby Brown
While Whitney was mooning over Eddie, another potential boo thang was waiting in the wings. Enter the charismatic Bobby Brown. Their relationship moved fast, and before you could say "prerogative," they were married. This left Whitney and Eddie's rumored romance firmly planted in the "what could have been" category.
The moral of the story?
Sometimes, the cutest relationships are the ones that never quite get off the ground. Who knows? Maybe Whitney dodged a comedic bullet (although, come on, Eddie in his prime? Dreamy). Regardless, their brief (or maybe non-existent) encounter gives us a glimpse into the lives of these two iconic stars and leaves us wanting more.
Hey, at least we have the music and the laughs, right?
