Overview
- On Halloween, Harlow posted a costume and video impersonation of Houston accepting the 2001 BET Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Many fans called the portrayal tone deaf and disrespectful, accusing her of turning pain into entertainment.
- In an Instagram Story, Harlow said she was celebrating Houston’s charisma, noted the clip is a favorite, and explained she was named Whitney after the singer.
- The official Whitney Houston Instagram account, run by the estate, reposted Harlow’s video.
- Comments on Harlow’s posts ranged from praise by Naomi Campbell, Halle Berry, Ciara, Tracee Ellis Ross, Rita Ora and Law Roach to continued objections from viewers.