Whitney houston interview on her waiting to exhale. Part of its success was not only the cast and screenplay but actor forest whitaker, who made his feature directorial debut with the film. And now that weve got another chance, i dont want to blow it by making him think i dont have any faith in him. Savannah is a successful local tventertainment producer who after. Bernadine is married, but her husband walks out on her for a white woman as the novel opens. It was released as the lead single from the soundtrack on november 7, 1995, by arista records. Waiting to exhale made its debut in 1995, grossed 65 million dollars, and was nominated for several grammys. Clearly, much of the success of waiting to exhale belongs to forest whitaker, who weighs in as a director after an impressive span of acting in lead and character roles including smoke.
Terry mcmillans waiting to exhale was more than just a bestselling novelits publication was a watershed moment in literary history. Join facebook to connect with savannah jackson and others you may know. Waiting to exhale is the story of four black women savannah jackson. Exhale shoop shoop is a song by american recording artist whitney houston, featured on the soundtrack for the film waiting to exhale. Waiting to exhale is the story of the friendship of four women and the. Savannah jackson is attractive, educated, andas her mother and sister keep reminding herunmarried at the age of thirtysix.
As savannah gets ready to ring in 1990, she reflects on her annoyance with sheila and their mother, who have suggested that savannah is miserable because she does not have a husband and does not live closer to her. The story takes place fifteen years later and the now middleaged friends. The four are in their mid to late 30s, middleclass women making good money, and they live in phoenix. Whitney houston discusses her character in waiting to exhale. Literally every woman and her mama have become familiar with the lives of savannah, bernadine, robin and gloria, and i did also, but through the movie version which i love.
See more ideas about terry mcmillan, loretta devine and whitney houston pictures. Waiting to exhale whitney houston played the role of savannah jackson. But in my defense, it has been several years since i laid the book down, so. I chose this film, because it showcased the problems that a lot of african american women face today in their relationships. The same four girlfriends are backsavannah, bernadine, robin and gloria. Bernadine harris has 11 years of marriage, the house, the bmw and the kids, but.
Savannah jackson whitney houston is a successful television producer who holds on to the belief that one day her married lover. A wonderful tale of getting to love and finding oneself. Waiting to exhale stars talk moving forward without whitney. Bernadine harris angela bassett abandoned her own career and desires of having a. As savannah gets ready to ring in 1990, she reflects on her annoyance with sheila and their mother, who have suggested that savannah is miserable because she does not have a husband and does not live closer. Waiting to exhale 1995 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Waiting to exhale 1995 whitney houston as savannah jackson. A novel by terry mcmillan and later made into a movie in 1995. The numbers are a testimony that this movie caused a stir among african american women. Published on feb, 2012 whitney houston interview on her waiting to exhale character savannah jackson. Still, theres room for their lives and the insides of their heads to be delightfully messed up.
Waiting to exhale starring whitney houston, angela bassett, loretta devine lela rochon. Savannah jackson is attractive, educated and as her mother and s. Waiting to exhale savannah jackson whitney houston real talk quotes. Continuing the waiting to exhale series with savannah this time. Savannah jackson is 35, single, and weary of men who cant make the. Waiting to exhale savannah goes ham on her mother youtube. Terry mcmillan is the author of the critically acclaimed novels mama and disappearing acts. Terry mcmillan four africanamerican women console and support one another in a complex friendship that helps each of them face the middle of her life as a single woman. An anthology of contemporary africanamerican fiction.
Waiting to exhale 9780671537456 by mcmillan, terry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Savannah s mother and sister, sheila, worry about savannah still being unmarried at the age of 36 and are. As savannah gets ready to ring in 1990, she reflects on her annoyance with sheila and their mother, who have suggested that savannah is miserable because she does not have a husband and. A 1992 novel by terry mcmillan, later made into a 1995 film adaptation directed by forest whitaker savannah jackson whitney houston is a successful television producer who holds on to the belief that one day her married lover dennis haysbert will leave his wife for her. A waiting to exhale novel abridged audiobooks listen to. Savannah jackson whitney houston is a successful when i started listening to. Waiting to exhale is a masterful novel from a writer who has developed a special bond. Savannah, who has everything she wants except a man, has just moved from denver, partly to be close to best friend bernadine, whose 11yearold marriage has collapsed.
The four women get together frequently to provide support, and to listen to each other vent about life and love. May 28, 1992 waiting to exhale is one of those books i should have read years ago. Waiting to exhale project gutenberg selfpublishing. She lives in northern california with her son, solomon. When the men in their lives prove less than reliable, savannah, bernadine, gloria, and robin find new strength through a rare and. Waiting to exhale is a breath full of emotions the. A racy, zesty, irreverent and absorbing book with broad mainstream appeal, mcmillans third novel after mama and disappearing acts tells the stories of four 30ish black women bound together in warm.
Waiting to exhale audiobook abridged listen instantly. Savannah jacksons sister sheila tells savannah about a. About the author lot of 2 waiting to exhale by terry mcmillan signed waiting to exhale. Savannah jackson this character is the first of the four friends to be introduced in the novel as she in the final stages of planning a move from denver, colorado, to phoenix, arizona. Waiting to exhale 1995 whitney houston as savannah. Both savannah and robin manage to find themselves involved with the most shady characters a married man and a dope fiend, respectively, yet they complain about the lack of good men out there. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love.
The women, who are all in their 30s, support each other through personal and professional challenges and successes. Whitney houston and angela bassett star in this funny and touching film about four women who find strength through their rare and special relationship. She is a professional woman, who moves frequently when the men she meets in the various cities in which she lives do not meet her emotional needs. Jun 19, 20 explore mmmorris3s board waiting to exhale. In addition to telling the story of the women, the novel explores the social and cultural. But i dont believe it because the one ive been on for the last two years was a dirt road. Complete summary of terry mcmillans waiting to exhale. Savannah jackson is dressing to attend a new years eve party at the invitation of a man named lionel who will be her blind date for the party. After months of depression, shopping and dating all the wrong men, shes getting by with a little help from her friends and still determined to find the real thing. Savannah, gloria, bernadine and robin are still looking for lasting love, peace of mind and happiness.
With whitney houston, angela bassett, loretta devine, lela rochon. An anhology of contemporary africanamerican fiction. Waiting to exhale tells the story of four collegeeducated, middleclass black women who rely on one another to overcome a number of personal and professional crises. The film i chose to write about is a popular african american film titled, waiting to exhale. Savannah is a professional woman, who moves frequently when the men she meets in the various cities in which she lives do not meet her emotional needs. Dorothy gray savannah jackson is attractive, educated and as her mother and sister keep reminding her, unmarried at age 36. Waiting to exhale is a story about four black women who are good friends.
An exuberant return to the four unforgettable heroines of waiting to exhalethe novel that changed african american fiction forever. They all want to be in a couple but they all have difficulties finding a good man. A waiting to exhale novel abridged audiobooks listen. I suppose it would be silly to question just where theyve been looking, even though it might hold the answer. Kenneth dawkins, savannah s married lover marvin king, glorias neighbor and love interest james wheeler, a civil rights attorney who befriends bernadine the story. Waiting to exhale odu digital commons old dominion university. Waiting to exhale is the story of four black women savannah jackson, bernadine harris, robin stokes, and gloria matthews residing in phoenix, arizona, in 1991. With houston, as well as costars angela bassett and loretta devine, very vocal about interest in rebooting the classic film, creator terry mcmillan and fox studios were certainly on the fast. Based on terry mcmillans novel, this film follows four very different africanamerican women and their relationships with the male gender. Getting to happy, a sequel to the book was released in 2010. Waiting to exhale and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Waiting to exhale rnib supporting blind and partially. Waiting to exhale is a masterful novel from a writer who has developed a special bond with her audience. In waiting to exhale, whitney played savannah jackson, a woman waiting for her lover to leave his wife a character that has more to say according to the star. The books title stems from their collective anticipation of exhaling only when they have. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Waiting to exhale is a 1995 american romance film directed by forest whitaker and starring whitney houston and angela bassett. Set in phoenix, arizona, its a wise, funny, and resonant story about the friendship between four very different women who have one thing in common. Its where your interests connect you with your people. I am not sure how you get far in this work without a discussion of what it. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. It is a must read for every woman who has asked why she is not yet found the right man and for those who have to remind them of what they got. Robin stokes is a successful insurance professional recovering from a deadend love affair. Waiting to exhale tells the story of four collegeeducated, middleclass black women who rely on one another to overcome a number of personal and. Her third novel, waiting to exhale, has been a major new york times bestseller and is one of the most celebrated books of the decade.
Getting to happy, a sequel to the book was released in 2010 savannah jackson whitney houston is a successful television producer who holds on to the belief that one day her married lover dennis haysbert will leave his wife for her. Savannah is the first of the four friends to be introduced in the novel as she in the final stages of planning a move from denver, colorado, to phoenix, arizona. Waiting to exhale audiobook, written by terry mcmillan. What i want to know is this, says savannah jackson played by whitney houston in the movie. Waiting to exhale breathed life into films with ethnic. Part of its success was not only the cast and screenplay but actor forest whitaker, who made his. This was evidenced by the movie, waiting to exhale an adaptation from terry mcmillans best selling book in 1992 randolph, 1993.
View the profiles of people named savannah jackson. Savannah jackson s sister sheila tells savannah about a business owner named lionel, and lionel invites savannah to attend a new years eve party. Such is the case in getting to happy, a sequel to the iconic waiting to exhale. Savannah jacksons sister sheila tells savannah about a business owner named lionel, and lionel invites savannah to attend a new years eve party. In waiting to exhale, terry mcmillan chronicled the lives and lov. Savannah is the first of the four friends to be introduced in the novel as she in the final stages of planning a move from denver, colorado. Waiting to exhale stars talk moving forward without. The film was adapted from the 1992 novel of the same name by terry. Savannah jackson quotes in waiting to exhale 1995 share.