Whitney Houston's Candid Confessions: Unpacking the 2002 Diane Sawyer Interview

Whitney Houston Confronts Media Narratives in Resurfaced 2002 Interview A powerful interview from December 2002 featuring global superstar Whitney Houston and her then-husband Bobby Brown with ABC News' Diane Sawyer has resurfaced, offering a raw glimpse into the intense media scrutiny surrounding the singer's life. The conversation directly addresses persistent rumors about Houston's health, drug use, and public image during a tumultuous period in her career. During the interview, Sawyer pressed Houston on various allegations, including reports of extensive drug habits and concerns over her thin physique. Houston adamantly refuted claims of crack cocaine use, stating unequivocally, "Crack is whack. I make too much money to ever smoke crack. Let's get that straight." She challenged the media to provide "receipts" for the reported $730,000 drug habit, asserting, "I want to see the receipts from the drug dealer that I bought $730,000 worth of drugs from. I want to see receipts." Bobby Brown also spoke on his own relationship with drugs, telling Sawyer, "Me and drugs, we're not friends. We're not friends at all." The interview underscored the couple's perception of being targeted by sensationalized headlines. Houston also addressed the public's concern over her weight, explaining, "I've always been a thin girl. I'm not going to be fat ever. I am not sick." The candid discussion reveals the immense pressure and emotional toll of living under the constant glare of the public eye, with Houston emphasizing her role as her own "best friend or worst enemy."