Who is Naomi Ackie? All you need to know about net worth and love life of Whitney Houston biopic star
British actress Naomi Ackie is set to play one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time in Sony/TriStar's latest biopic. You might recognise the BAFTA winner from her role as Bonnie in 'The End of the F***ing World'. In her portrayal of Whitney Houston in 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 28-year-old Ackie promises to take us through the rich and complex personal and professional life of the singer and everything else in between. The upcoming film, which is described as a "joyous, emotional and heart-breaking celebration" is set to follow Houston's life and legacy with classic hits like 'I Will Always Love You' and 'I’m Every Woman'. But who is Ackie, an English actress, who "impressed" director Stella Meghie "at every stage of the process"?
Who is Naomi Ackie?
Meghie says she was "moved by her [Ackie's] ability to capture the stage presence of a global icon while bringing humanity to her interior life". Ackie might have only a few projects to her name but she has left her mark on audiences and critics alike already. In 2017, she won a British Independent Film Award as Most Promising Newcomer for her performance as Anna in 'Lady Macbeth'. Her performance as Jannah in J.J. Abrams’ final instalment of the nine-film Skywalker saga 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' last year was widely appreciated. Most recently, she was seen as a school inspector in 'Education', Part 4 of Steve McQueen’s acclaimed anthology series 'Small Axe'.
'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' is not the only leading role Ackie has recently bagged. 2020 was good for the actress as news broke out that she is set to take on a leading role in heist musical 'The Score' with Will Poulter and Johnny Flynn.
What is Naomi Ackie's net worth?
According to reports, the actress had a net worth of $328,000 as of November 2019. Several English tabloids have reported that the average salary of an English actress is $27,026.
Is Naomi Ackie dating or single?
There is no verified news of whether Naomi Ackie is currently single or in a relationship. Some reports claim that their "reliable sources" report that she is "in a relationship with a mysterious guy".
When will 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' release?
The exact date for the release hasn't been confirmed yet, but 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' is currently slated for a release during the week of Thanksgiving 2022.