Whitney’s career was defined by a string of record-breaking albums and chart-topping hits that bridged the gap between R&B and pop:

Whitney’s move into acting further solidified her icon status:

: Her self-titled 1985 debut album, Whitney Houston , was a slow burn that eventually sold over 25 million copies worldwide. It featured iconic tracks like "Saving All My Love for You," "How Will I Know," and "The Greatest Love of All".