The Insider: Rewind Whitney Houston's 26th Birthday Party , 1989

[@milanjohnigarn1490]

Back then ain’t nobody notice how high everybody was 😂

[@valeo3508]

I know but I notice they all were so sweaty

[@rasheedahking3197]

Higher than a 757

[@arisamstaffpuppy5312]

So true🥴

[@adosgullahcreolequeen2327]

Bobby couldn't even remember his own name.

[@memann2012]

😆🤣😂

[@mdooms76]

Whitney looked so much older than 26. She always had a grown lady mature fave without looking old.

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

That is because the way she dressed and her wigs she had a young face
No way I would be turning 26 wearing a Sunday morning mother board suit

[@1DNETTA]

@@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 ,
Sunday morning mother board suit😄😄.

[@1DNETTA]

I agree💯. I just made a comment about this before seeing your comment.

[@ericabelcher8760]

@@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 LMAO 😂😂

[@sc6975]

At the time that was the style even today if you go to Europe younger girls dress more conservative the Blazer is a staple in most of all of their outfits only here in the states is the mindset of less is best or consider Style when really it is only spandex LOL

[@hotmama9772]

The way Debarge said, "happy birthday baby"😍

[@zettawilson2236]

Oooooh. I luved it😍😍😍😘

[@WH012Vids]

Yeah that was so smooth! Lol

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

these lightbrights know what they be doing 😂

[@thebeylaflenory]

YESSSS😍😍😩

[@Devenm22]

Yes ma'am!! Lawd!!😍🥰

[@harleyjules8828]

She looked so healthy and bright and alive. RIP Whitney.

[@andreacantrell9665]

She was high af lol

[@Epinaj]

@@andreacantrell9665 yeah based on her best friends book she was high as kite during this time.

[@myshanamakisi6063]

@@andreacantrell9665 😒😂😂😂😂. Y'all come on. This what we gonna do, Bobby and DeBarge was too.

[@AlexAtuh]

Stay off the drugs 🙏🏽

[@keepinupwithky]

nigga...they were all high

[@dawndawkins3846]

El Bebarge is a big flirt and u can definitely tell by how he said "happy birthday baby "lol. And he was lit lol

[@kelliehu8749]

Whitney always had presence, grace and poise beyond her years.

[@may5588]

he said "I hope to be lIke you Whitney one day" WOW

[@donnamaria666]

Mary Jane I guess you are perfect are you . Bobby got clean he’s been off drugs for years after he nearly died from it and ended up in hospital .

[@saffirechanning7286]

Yeah, wasn't that something----and I don;t mean in a GOOD WAY either!

[@sjtalksandlife]

Yes..exactly!

[@memeagain6107]

Gesh🙁

[@shannonallaround9490]

may55 the jealousy was undeniable.

[@rondas7772]

Bobby was really handsome looking.

[@trinitypaulson8242]

I feel bad that I almost forgot that he was quite attractive, in that era lol.

[@dinakindred]

Yes lawd yes

[@ilovelucylu1515]

He was🤔

[@destinixshakur]

He was very fine . Idk why they be tryna play him so hard

[@destinixshakur]

@Mariah Fox big facts

[@kellyanita4959]

I love to see whitney Houston happy.

[@WH012Vids]

WOW so cool! look how young and good-looking everybody was.

[@mrbilingual]

Whitney ended up looking more like Dionne Warwick than her mother.

[@moniquecater4371]

Richard Stapleton yes she took a lot after Dionne !

[@msjuandele2005]

She MosDef don't look like sissy!!!!

[@moniquecater4371]

@@msjuandele2005 it's amazing how she and Dionne favor. Looks, mannerisms their poise 😍😍.

[@melaussie7459]

Yes I thought the same thing

[@cinnamon709]

She looked more like her father.

[@HypnotizMindZ]

She caught herself about to get too cozy in front of the camera w her boo Bobby! Lol she looked at the camera like oop! Lol

[@divinenergy322]

I peeped that too

[@1Ataya]

I saw that too!

[@shellygould9388]

Bobby was standing to the side. That was a female

[@BPBeckford]

@@shellygould9388 😂 at 2:25

[@smcvaigh1]

Over 6 months after her death, and she is still missed so dearly...it so nice seeing her look happy! Now she'll be happy eternally!

[@RichardGalindo96]

She’s still missed so dearly till this day! 🙁

[@Clowningaround65]

This is so cool to see all these recognizable stars back in the day at WH's party.

[@Clowningaround65]

+john Palmerston El Debarge

[@ladyindaroom]

I love Whitney Houston soooooo much. She deserves all of the best. I miss her and Bobbi Kristina like crazy. RIP Queen Whitney, and Princess Bobbi Kristina.

[@ArielBOfficial_]

I love her so much you are so missed 😘😘😘

[@tashat2794]

26 then= modest and classy
26 now= savage, boujee, ratchet.

[@jasonweaver7598]

Omg facts! What happened to society??

[@talena1592]

Then= Hidden, private
Now= Upfront, public
That's the only separating difference. Both 26 year Olds from each era are the same.

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

Not necessary true, when I was 26 I had 3 degrees and began a career that was a couple of years ago. Also, Whitney at 26 was a success but also on drugs.

[@TheConscienceOne]

@@talena1592 4 reel 4 reel smh

[@chaichai012]

@@theTruthSeekerishere what does having degrees have to do with class? Isn’t Meg about to get a degree and all she does is act ratchet

[@katyarnold6757]

AWWWWWW!!!! this was such a sweet birthday celebration for Mrs. Whitney.

[@hanunahwest9102]

Yeah,but who dressed her.
relax Whitney it's ok.

[@Frannbam516]

El DeBarge....sweet baby Jesus..... that's all I have to say lol

[@eugenewalker7589]

I thought the same thing plus the fact that he bumped into her in the club the night before she died. Talk about full circle.

[@last2dollars549]

@Mary Lane aye, who let the white girl in ???? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@angelahunter5954]

+Mary Lane don't look that good to me I am a chocolate lover

[@Rashy225]

I don't get the hype looks wise

[@tgree18]

That's the same thing I was thinking!

[@Lisa-fr1ji]

Whitney truly was A Beautiful Person. I would have been happy to listen to Her singing from the phone book. She was A Diamond in the rough. I will never forget the Gift that was Miss Whitney Houston. Thanks and Glory be to GOD, OUR DEAR LORD, GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST. AMEN 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Giselle-gx3iz]

Wow- that’s what the world needs today. Class!
Everyone looked so beautiful and like themselves. Successful but not flashy. I love this footage and miss Whitney so much. May she RIP

[@Awillii]

She always seemed much older than what she was. This party was lit lit!!

[@tcustard80]

"She invited him to her party, they cut up on the dance floor and she found the love of her life" - Michael Bivins of New Edition/BBD

[@wabz.z]

When did he say that? Video interview?

[@1shaymocha]

Huh?

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

Yup!

[@stroop3666]

Worse MOVE she ever made!!!

[@archerleocap9265]

Michael Bivens said it and other things in a radio interview on a Boston radio station years ago.

[@wabz.z]

Bobby looked so good! Very handsome! He was always a little comedic.

[@suemiller7772]

The very best singer of all time. THE BEST VOICE OF OUR GENERATION. SO TALENTED!

[@ninosimone]

DeBarge the way he sang happy bday wow ... PERFECT

[@BriaBarrows]

😩😩😩

[@sparkleinyoureyes8259]

Whitney was beautiful !! 🤩

[@karajones2530]

She looked so beautiful

[@rondas7772]

26 yr olds in the 80, 90, & early 2000s were much more mature than 26 yrs old now-a-days. We were actual adults, they're overgrown kids now.

[@latoyawatts168]

I agree

[@praise2608]

@Mariah Fox Yes!!! I do as well and also all of my friends. Older people stay hating on the next generations. Looking and sounding like a middle aged person at 25 is not a flex. I’ll enjoy my youth, thanks.

[@Mimi89_7]

It’s crazy how young people back in the day was so mature and looked much older lol

[@rondas7772]

@@Mimi89_7 yep yep

[@jv-sc1fs]

Facts

[@nekas5336]

Everybody look high 😂😂😂

[@DanqerrStarr]

Damn Whitney we will never know a voice like yours again 😩 Rest In Peace to you & your baby girl 😇

[@MsAriesLuvsMJ]

It's nice seeing this again, but it makes me feel a bit sad

[@ThePlantBasedPiggy]

"Peace and love for everybody." ❤️

[@sincerelysassy]

I TRULY AGREE, SHE DOES FAVOR HER COUSIN DIONNE MORE SO THAN HER MOM. I MISS HER! I MISS HER!, SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY AND MY HEART!! R.I.P. W.E.H.

[@antij1]

She looks like Dionne and her father. She was such a doll back then.

[@antij1]

She is definitely missed.

[@lonewolf2866]

antij1 Dionne is her mother for real !

[@antij1]

I have heard a rumor that Dionne is Whitney's mother.

[@antij1]

If you are addressing me, I said I heard a rumor that she was. I didn't say it was true, so you don't need to call me an idiot.

[@DMVAUDITS]

She was so beautiful!! There will never be another angelic voice like hers!! 💜

[@emily-clark]

It's the 9th of August 2023 !!! Happy 60th Birthday Dear Dear Whitney ❤ ! We Will Always Looove Youuuu ❤

[@catriniasmith8009]

El Debarge🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I'm done, I love that man!

[@ttntayl2012]

I’m 26 and look 17 she’s 26 and looks like a GROWN WOMAN!! 😍😍

[@Dedicated2WendyWilliams]

I wish everyone could see this video... it really shows who Whitney really was... such a beautiful soul...

[@gvisitor123]

Thanks for sharing this video because I do not remember it. It's nice to look back on the days when Whitney was young and happy. Thank you for posting it.

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

Whitney❤️❤️. I miss that beautiful woman. OMG! She was so happy!! 💯🙏🏾. Rest In Peace Queen!!!!

[@Dedicated2WendyWilliams]

this was no act she was putting on... she was really like this.... she was so angelic & graceful with CLASS... theres no Young artists today that speak in this kinda of humble speaking voice.

[@armanichanel4968]

Happy birthday whitney houston

[@MA-ec9tu]

Thanking caterers and decorating team is so wonderful and humbling

[@kdeloris2225]

El DeBarge singing Happy Birthday that made me feel good 💝💝💝 that man no he pretty 🤗

[@jakerobertson5187]

I think Bobby was playing when he acted like he forgot his name

[@jaydecidal]

Jake Robertson Maybe he was, Maybe he wasn’t.

[@saffirechanning7286]

Probably NOT! He was probably HIGH as a KITE!

[@Kenandave]

Jake Robertson he was being sarcastic, as he was a little annoyed that the reporter didn’t “know” him, when he was just as popular as Whitney on the airwaves at that time. Aquarius do not like to be shaded.

[@1DNETTA]

@@Kenandave ,
Yes. Agree💯.

[@NajSinghs]

👀

[@greg.pridgen85]

I love those cakes, whoever did those is a true cake genius, and how cool is it to have your first two albums made as cakes? Personally, and I am a singer, I wouldn't have wanted them cut. Just look at, lol.

[@leshellthomas8606]

We miss u Whitney Houston 😭😩

[@alonso19689]

I love this. Thank you for sharing it! :) Good to see Nippy happy!!

[@cloudymisst3208]

🎂I love the purple and white balloons👸🏾! And the year was 89"that was a beautiful 👶year!

[@joancummins6922]

Miss Whitney she was real and genuine!

[@Hi.Shadow]

0:25 look at Bruce Leroy from Last Dragon! 😍

[@locs_bjuicy6397]

So glad this popped up on my TL, love you and miss you Whitney H. Bobby B looking good he always was comedic😂 and to the interviewer you are sad for not knowing his name. #respect

[@Fairiris1]

“I wish I can be like you” Yea he sure showed that resentment real quick

[@shannonallaround9490]

Andrew Magallanez Hell yeah. SMH

[@Jaiden06juju]

I so agree with you

[@bostonteaparty3926]

Bye!!

[@dky_1353]

Sounded more like admiration to me......

[@healingypsy]

She was 26 and he was just 20 and practically a child !

[@robertokwonga7467]

I loved this. El debarge...he's looking a lil bit tipsy...but boy he sang alright.
Look at Bobby young and Adorable.
Then Again look at Whitney and Bobby present himself Next to her at the cake cutting - he sure - " wanna be like her some day " 😉

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

Thanks 😊 for Giving us your time 👍 Duuuuvvvvaaaalllll county Jax FL ‼️.. memories ✨

[@shottabwoi3985]

That right there was the start of it all. We just didnt know it then! 💞💞 Much love !👌🏾♦️

[@tanya4534]

I can see why Bobby got so many women, even though he wasn't the most handsome man, he had charisma and confidence.

[@jasondawson92]

He wasn’t bad looking back then he was handsome but he was a bit edgy and street

[@divinenergy322]

Wow what a treat, thanks

[@MeMyself984]

You could tell Bobby and Whitney had just started dating. He was everywhere. 😍. I love how they loved each other so completely. Love me some Bobby. R. Kelly got his swag from Bobby.

[@jasondawson92]

R Kelly got his swag from Aaron hall off the group GUY

[@kerchy]

Didn't Whitney invite Randall and Eddie too? She was so beautiful. RIP Whitney.....

[@constancegibson7282]

Great memory. See Quietfire and me walking behind El Debarge during his interview. Miss you both Quietfire and Whitney

[@shamikahinton1889]

Where were you? Blessed to hv gotten an invite

[@constancegibson7282]

@@shamikahinton1889 Whitney booked her makeup through my agency Style Architect for 7 years

[@Hi.Shadow]

@@constancegibson7282 I heard Eddie Murphy was there. Is that true?

[@constancegibson7282]

@@Hi.Shadow Eddie Murphy was there, but I only saw him briefly. The party was held outside under huge white tents. Murphy spent his entire time inside

[@charlita25]

Boy El Debarge that was a beautiful 🤩 rendition of Happy Birthday 🎂🎊

[@chastitylampkin4776]

Wow so many memories, Whitney made 26 in 1989 , my goodness so long ago.whitney had el debarge at her birthday party.amazing !!!!. yet el debarge was the prince and Whitney eyes were on Bobby Brown.

[@travissabizzell9069]

I swear Bobby was fine af!!! That chocolate dark skin with that smile!! I can't blame Whitney she had to have him. And look at Ms. Deja Vu Dionne, wow!

[@MsLoyal12]

When I see this with bobby at the party and I see how beautiful and unknowing whitney was it just makes me want to say run whitney run for your life!!!!!!

[@Just_us-2]

Whitney introduced Bobby to cocaine and eventually turned him out. I wish you'd ppl quit blaming Bobby for all of he and Whitney's failed marriage
(both played a part).

[@ayyyce]

Allgood I agree both played a role, but Whitney introducing Bobby? Let’s be realistic. He was wild before they ever met.

[@iamme588]

n b. His own mother was a drug dealer and he was a user way before Whitney. He may not have introduced her to drugs but his abusive behavior exacerbated her drug use and made it impossible for her to get out.

[@taylor5973]

@@Just_us-2 don’t forget Bobby would forbade her from seeing her drug counselor, bc when she got clean she would take her credit cards back, and cars. She knew he was no good and he didn’t want her to leave him. Once her money dried up he left and never returned

[@taylor5973]

@@Just_us-2 Whitney Houston never introduced Bobby to cocaine when he was doing it prior to knowing Whitney. Stop spreading lies

[@njamiso2]

Bobby was a baby. He wasn't fooling anybody.

[@sii9423]

Aww 26 lookin grown than a mug, except her voice she sounded so young.
The generation now is nothing but lil teeny boppers. Rest in Peace Whitney Houston ❤❤❤

[@Laura-sg6ss]

Said who?

[@sii9423]

@@Laura-sg6ss the youth nowadays do not look grown as they did back then. They looked like grown adults back in the day when they were teens and in their early 20s.🤷🤷🤷 #unpopular #opinion

[@jmartinez5369]

but what about the 16 year olds that look like 25 year olds? And the 25 year olds that really want to look “grown and sexy” and look like 40 year olds? And the 30 year olds that get work done and look like they’re 50 trying to look 25?

[@sii9423]

@@jmartinez5369 look up some nostalgic old school vids of teens back in the days as far as the 50s and tell me what you think then. I know my eyes don't deceive me 😕
Here watch this I know what I meant
ua-cam.com/video/7r3mRDDRFrM/v-deo.html

[@jmartinez5369]

@@sii9423 oh they all looked like undercooked grandparents for sure

[@strauqq1]

Great footage.

[@charlita25]

“Superstars” in just a few years she would become the biggest of them all 🤩

[@dmarcuspotlow2974]

2:50 why did she say cause I made it past 25 I think she knew what she was doing with that business with the devil

[@trinitypaulson8242]

Yeah I believe her brother said that he introduced her to coke while she was still in high school.

[@dmarcuspotlow2974]

@@trinitypaulson8242 wow

[@valr1260]

27 is a scary age for “rock stars” as I’ve heard

[@chasenip2]

Whitney was still happy, enjoying her success and had yet to become jaded. 80’s Whitney and her extensions will forever by my ❤️

[@tonib4800]

Dang those Jerry curls making them sweat

[@moniquewatkins9952]

Unfortunately it’s coke

[@misscleo378]

You just know that jerry curl juice was running down their foreheads and stinging their eyes all night.

[@jv-sc1fs]

@@moniquewatkins9952 lol

[@Jaiden06juju]

LMFAO 🤣

[@melmel3703]

@@moniquewatkins9952 😂😂😂😂😂. That’s what someone else said

[@abotarea]

wow, that is so wierd! thnx so much for sharing this...

[@xyanaknowels2550]

thanks

[@REALITYTVIGLIVE2u]

I'm watching this in 2021 this brings back so many memories

[@gregoryponds6745]

So much coke flowed through that party for sure!

[@helierhefortuneteller]

Everybody there tore up.

[@ZeekStreet]

Lmaoooo, stop it

[@Agntculboik9]

I was looking for this comment cause I knew Bobby was high and Whitney god rest her soul was definitely high

[@thissupernova6491]

And pedophilia, satanism, you know occult shit

[@tlig]

Why else do you think El Debarge showed up?

[@Mrs.Adrian]

I turn 26 this year. Long live the voice ♥️

[@ImStep-by-Step]

The omen of Bobby saying he “wishes he could be like her” - UGH

[@BPBeckford]

This makes my heart smile!

[@myckalaross8973]

Whitney was soooooo Beautiful and Bobby was very Handsome.

[@mylife2live]

So pretty

[@claytonallen5428]

I miss the 80s and 90s

[@mallowhawk294]

Whitney is SUCH a MOOD.

[@jossyj1]

They were LIT🔥 ~ Miss you Nip❤️🖤

[@mel...s]

2:23 she wanted to feed her man some cake

[@zettawilson2236]

Yep. I saw that!

[@TF-gf3fs]

You misspelled Coke.

[@1DNETTA]

@@TF-gf3fs ,
Omg😲..🤭😄.

[@wwilliams3278]

Awkward!! Bobby's face

[@azaiamichon]

@@TF-gf3fs Yea the whole coke and drugs jokes was never funny and will never be funny

[@tynicole88]

Good times ❤️

[@tashat2794]

She was so beautiful

[@DJDAVINCI]

Those were the dayz

[@rennaythompson7604]

Wow
All she wanted was just peace and love

[@ladylovepeace89]

but Whitney was fucking beautiful that beautiful smile, that beautiful face adorable personality when I see her with Bobby i get so mad her own age cuz she needs someone her own age she took her marriage views more serious then Bobby smh

[@saffirechanning7286]

I always thought that she needed a SLIGHTLY OLDER man in the music industry, who could HELP her NAVIGATE her FAME & FORTUNE---Michael Jackson, KING of POP! Why not? In addition to being a GREAT performer, Michael was also a SMART businessman. How do y'all think he got those Beatles music publishing rights, huh? And he OWNS lots of music publishing by other artists too. He also OWNS STOCK in MANY FORTUNE 500 companies and real estate all around the world! Yeah, that's the type of man Whitney should've wanted to MARRY----not a CHILDISH BAD BOY, like Brown. The thing about BAD BOYS is they NEVER GROW UP.

[@patrickforrest2209]

2:19 ‘Whitney don’t cook’ 🤭

[@IAmYourLoveJones]

Whitney was ❤️

[@marih_2017]

Bobbi Cristina was beautiful as well ❤🙏🏿

[@gia4822]

She was amazing 🤩

[@neeshaa.8694]

Auntyyyyy We Still Missing U🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@marquita948]

We love you Ms Whitney

[@antij1]

I see Taimak was there.

[@zettawilson2236]

Who???

[@monilaninetynine3811]

@@zettawilson2236 Taimak, from The Last Dragon.

[@ILuvMyBrwnSkin]

I THOUGHT that was him!

[@Jdat1212]

“Why a 26th birthday celebration?”
Whitney…, “Because I made it past 25!” 🤣