24/06/2026 06:43 - Entretenimiento
Renowned television host Oprah Winfrey publicly revealed a secret she kept hidden for nearly two decades about Whitney Houston, one of the most influential artists in music history. The revelation came during a ceremony at the Théâtre Lumière in France, where she received the prestigious LionHeart Award as part of the Cannes Festival.
According to TMZ and reported by El Colombiano, Winfrey admitted she personally intervened to prevent the spread of compromising photographs of the singer, who had fallen off stage while under the influence of drugs during one of her last appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
According to Winfrey's account, Houston experienced an unfortunate episode during her final visit to the show. The singer, who was going through a relapse in her battle against addiction at the time, fell off the stage in front of the live audience.
The host explained that when she realized there were photographic records of the incident thanks to audience members with cameras, she decided to act immediately. “I begged them not to publish those photographs because it would ruin her life,” Winfrey declared, believing that the leak would have had devastating consequences for Houston's career.
Key Fact: The images were never published, and the incident remained hidden until Oprah's recent revelation.
Whitney Houston (1963-2012) is considered one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her nickname “The Voice” reflects her unparalleled vocal talent that established her as a music legend. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her second on their list of greatest singers of all time, behind only Aretha Franklin.
Her film career included the starring role in The Bodyguard (1992), where she shared the screen with Kevin Costner. The film's soundtrack features her iconic version of “I Will Always Love You,” a song originally written by Dolly Parton that became one of the most recognizable songs in history.
| Full Name | Whitney Elizabeth Houston |
| Passed Away | February 2012 |
| Age at Death | 48 years old |
| Cause | Accidental drowning |
| Nickname | “The Voice” |
| Rolling Stone Ranking | 2nd place |
Winfrey noted that a similar situation would be nearly impossible today, considering the omnipresence of smartphones and social media that make maintaining any media secret extremely difficult in modern times.
Oprah Gail Winfrey is one of the most influential television personalities in the United States. Her program The Oprah Winfrey Show became one of the most watched in the country, establishing her as a global entertainment icon. Her confession about Whitney Houston comes as part of a moment of reflection on privacy and the protection of public figures.
Sources: The information was originally reported by TMZ and republished by El Colombiano.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
