Naomi Ackie

2022 - 12 - 17

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Naomi Ackie says people 'freaked out' when they heard her British ... (Rhyl Journal)

The British actress appeared on the Graham Norton Show alongside Tom Hanks, Suranne Jones and Richard Osman.

It was such a formative time in my life and career that I look back on it fondly.” But now I listen to her to remember some of the moments I had filming. Appearing on The Graham Norton Show, Ackie said: “People freaked out when they heard my British voice.

Naomi Ackie discusses getting into character of Whitney Houston in ... (Daily Mail)

Naomi Ackie has opened up about the difficulties of getting into her role in the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic I Want To Dance With Somebody.

I trusted you; you were meant to look out for me.' My thirties are giving me a little bit more confidence and stability in myself.' But turning 30 and doing Whitney, I actually don't give a s**t. Candid: Naomi Ackie has opened up about the difficulties of getting into her role in the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic I Want To Dance With Somebody Naomi Ackie has opened up about the difficulties of getting into her role in the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic I Want To Dance With Somebody. Appearing on Monday's Lorraine she admitted: 'Part of my fear going into the role was that I don't look anything like her.

Whitney Houston star Naomi Ackie on shocked reaction to British ... (Metro)

Naomie Ackie says people were 'freaked out' by her British accent during filming for her Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

The actress added that after working on the accent for six months she thought she ‘had it down’… ‘I had been working on the accent for six months and thought I had it down, then suddenly putting in the fake teeth meant I had to learn it all over again,’ she stated. singer’s life and career. [The Bodyguard at 30: Director Mick Jackson reflects on working with ‘wonderful’ Whitney Houston, the film’s blockbuster soundtrack and secrets](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/05/the-bodyguard-at-30-director-reflects-on-whitney-houston-and-songs-17877655/?ico=more_text_links) [Star Wars](https://metro.co.uk/tag/star-wars/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1): The Rise of Skywalker and season three of Master of None, the actress has taken on the gargantuan task of depicting music icon Whitney in her new film, which delves into the How Will I Know? [Naomi Ackie](https://metro.co.uk/2020/12/16/naomi-ackie-will-play-whitney-houston-in-late-singers-biopic-13758600/), who’s taken on the role of playing [Whitney Houston](https://metro.co.uk/tag/whitney-houston/) in the new biopic [I Wanna Dance With Somebody](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-whitney-houston-trailer-reveals-naomi-ackie-transformation-17384733/), has revealed how baffled people were when they heard her speak in a British accent for the first time on set.

Naomi Ackie's “Liquid Metal” Take On The Sheer Dress Trend Is A ... (Bustle)

The actor dressed to impress at the "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" premiere in New York, in a look inspired by one of the singer's most memorable ...

Ackie said the “liquid metal” look pays homage to the “ [You can’t go to Tesco wearing this!](https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/naomi-ackie-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-interview)” [Charlese Antoinette Jones](https://charleseantoinette.com/) wanted to bring Houston “as a fashion icon” to the forefront of people’s minds.

Naomi Ackie wore false teeth to play Whitney Houston (Inside NoVA)

The 30-year-old actress portrays the late superstar in new movie-musical 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' - and Naomi spent weeks perfecting her American accent ...

Naomi Ackie felt Whitney Houston's presence on movie set (Yahoo Lifestyle UK)

Naomi Ackie is convinced late superstar Whitney Houston was 'in the room' with her when she was filming new biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

Who is Naomi Ackie? Meet the Oscar tipped actress starring as ... (goodtoknow)

The much anticipated Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, is set to debut on the 23rd of December, and the film's star actress, Naomi Ackie, ...

No, Naomi Ackie does not sing in the Whitney Houston biopic. Naomi Ackie has previously opened up about the difficulties of getting into her role as Whitney Houston in the upcoming biopic. But now I listen to her to remember some of the moments I had filming. To become the legendary singer, Ackie underwent a huge physical change that involved dialect lessons, a wondrous 90s wardrobe, and plenty of wigs. Naomi Ackie was born and raised in the London borough of Walthamstow, England. Since her debut, Ackie has been cast in a variety of TV shows and movies.