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A star was born
Whitney Houston was born in New Jersey -
Began singing at the age of 5
She joined a junior gospel choir at her church community in New Jersey -
Talent discovered
Houston was discovered by Arista Records at a Manhattan nightclub where she was performing alongside her mother -
Success of her debut album
Her debut album became the best-seller by a female act at the age of its release -
First acting role
Whitney Houston starred as Rachel Marron in 'The bodyguard' movie -
gave birth to her only child
Houston gave birth to Bobbi Kristina -
Most awarded female
Guinness World Records cited Whitney Houston as the most awarded female act of all time -
A star will be missed
