Whitney Houston, who gave the world timeless hits like I Will Always Love You and I Wanna Dance with Somebody, died at the age of 48 in 2012 after being found unconscious in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles.
In the days leading up to her death, reports of Houston’s “erratic” behavior had worried fans and those close to her. Later, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office ruled her death accidental, citing drowning as the primary cause along with underlying heart disease and cocaine use.
Harlow, who has long expressed admiration for the late artist, decided to recreate multiple iconic Whitney moments this Halloween, including the pop legend’s bright and joyful I Wanna Dance With Somebody era.
In a follow-up video, Harlow dressed as Houston from the 2001 BET Awards, where the singer accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award. In the clip, Harlow lip-synced to a portion of Houston’s speech while mirroring her movements and expressions on stage.
Another commenter agreed, writing: “She’s mocking her not at her best moment. Not only is it disrespectful it’s tasteless.”
“Genuinely, what’s the issue with this?” commented another fan.
In her post, Harlow captioned the costume with the line: “Youuu betta Lay Low!,” referencing one of Houston’s most memorable quotes.
