Will Smith and Whitney Houston: An Unlikely Duo
Okay, so, let's talk about two icons who, on paper, seem like they wouldn’t share a dressing room, let alone a movie set: Will Smith and Whitney Houston. Now, before you start questioning my sanity, hear me out.
The Fresh Prince and the Voice
Will Smith, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, turned global superstar. You know him, right? From rapping about parents being "dumb and lazy" to slapping Chris Rock on live TV (let's not dwell on that one), the man's got range. On the other hand, we have Whitney Houston, the voice of a generation. Think "I Will Always Love You," "Greatest Love of All," and you’re halfway there. Two different worlds, you'd think.
A Movie That Never Was
But here’s where things get interesting. There was actually a movie in the works that would have paired these two powerhouses. Titled "Anything For You," it was set to be a romantic comedy. Can you imagine Will Smith trying to woo Whitney Houston? Or maybe it was the other way around? Either way, it would have been epic levels of awkward-turned-amazing.
Unfortunately, the movie never materialized. Which is a real shame, because I'm pretty sure it would have been the cinematic equivalent of a chocolate and peanut butter cup. A perfect match, you see.
The What-Ifs of Life
So, while we can only speculate on what could have been, it's fun to imagine. Maybe Will would have discovered his inner crooner, and Whitney would have shown off some unexpected comedic chops. Or perhaps the whole thing would have been a colossal disaster, and we'd be laughing about it for years to come. Either way, it's a fascinating what-if.
How to...
- How to imagine Will Smith singing a Whitney Houston ballad? Easy, just picture him in a bathrobe, belting out "I Will Always Love You" with all the dramatic flair of a telenovela.
- How to appreciate Whitney Houston's talent? Listen to any of her songs. Seriously, just pick one.
- How to deal with the fact that "Anything For You" never happened? Blame the universe, have a good cry, and then move on.
- How to keep the dream of a Will Smith and Whitney Houston collaboration alive? Make fan fiction. Lots of fan fiction.
- How to accept that some things are just meant to be? This one's a bit tougher, but hey, at least we have their individual bodies of work to enjoy.