Everyone knows the beautiful Whitney Houston was a successful model prior to her history-making singing career. Few have ever seen Houston’s modeling agency’s ”look book” – a paperback book published seasonally or annually by modeling agencies and sent to photographers, advertising agencies and anyone else who would be in a position to hire models.
The cover of Wilhelimina Models Fall / Winter 1986 look book.
In 1986, Houston was already considered a “special booking” at Wilhelimina Models and still doing select modeling jobs to supplement her budding singing career.
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On Page 139 of the Fall / Winter book, is Houston right in between Cindy Harrell and Maria McDonald. Actress Sela Ward is on the next page.
The gorgeous Whitney Houston was a "special booking" at the agency.
In the “Booking Policies and Procedures” section, it’s noted that for “exclusivity, endorsement and/or use of name a separate contract is required,” meaning any company looking to leverage Houston’s budding brand at a relative bargain would be out of luck.
The "Booking Policies and Procedures" page of the look book Houston was featured in.
Also noted is a work day for Houston is from 9 am to 5 pm, weekdays. Booking her for a photo session outside of those parameters, “overtime rates apply.”
Houston was paid “full fee” for prep time including hair, make-up, rehearsals and fittings. And a closed set is requried for lingerie and underwear shoots.
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I really like whitney houston because of her great voice, oh i really miss her. *
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NICE TO SEE BETTER DAYS. HER AUTOPSY WAS SAD. NO TEETH. A MESS.
That’s fascinating! I’ve often wondered about her modeling career. It’s also another sad reminder of how much promise she had.
How much to buy the book?
WH was a star. I miss her. Photos are nice. Had not seen this book.