But could Apple and Pixar guru Steve Jobs or longtime Oscar producer Gil Gates get the slot instead? A year later she acted opposite Denzel Washington in the family Christmas film, The Preacher's Wife. PHOTOS: Celebrity Deaths: 2012's Fallen Stars. His tribute came at the 2009 show. The odds are with Taylor because, one, she was Taylor, two, the last time an actor or actress wasn't featured as the poignant coda was 2007, when director Robert Altman got the nod, and, three, she was Taylor. Michael Jackson made the 2010 highlight reel; Lena Horne was awarded the esteemed anchor spot in the 2011 one. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! She starred in box-office hits, fronted platinum-selling soundtracks and credibly held her own opposite Denzel Washington, Kevin Costner and Angela Bassett. Does Jerry Seinfeld have Parkinson's disease? CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE WHITNEY HOUSTON 35TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET! She was certified as the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records and is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. A song on the film's soundtrack, a cover of Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You, became a massive worldwide hit. All rights reserved. But surely the show won't fail to acknowledge the late singer—or will it? Will Houston, who died last Saturday, on Feb. 11, have to wait until next year for hers? Whitney Houston holds the Guinness World Record as the most awarded female artist of all time, with more than 400 career awards. Whitney Houston performs a medley of “I Loves You, Porgy,” “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” and “I Have Nothing” at the 21st American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA, on February 7, 1994. Kevin Costner is dropping a bombshell about that iconic movie poster for his 1992 film "The Bodyguard." (And, by the by, if Houston's not featured, then Ben Gazzara, who died Feb. 3, has to wait, too—right?). But the 2008 show might've provided the answer we sought. And while Oscar shows have produced no small amount of carping over whom they haven't included in their montages—no Farrah Fawcett, no Corey Haim, no Brad Renfro, etc.—they've got a good record of late when it comes to crossover music-movie artists. Grammy-celebrated diva who once was Hollywood's top-paid actress has the credentials for telecast's annual "In Memoriam" tribute, but will she make the cut? Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. To be sure, Houston has the credentials for the telecast's annual "In Memoriam" package. We reached out to the Academy for comment, but haven't heard back. Though best known for her voice, Houston was once one of Hollywood's top-paid actors. Considering the general lack of interest in the top Best Picture contenders, this might be the best, if saddest, storyline the show has going for it. Though best known for her voice, Houston was once one of Hollywood's top-paid actors. Whitney Houston won two Emmy awards; one for her performance at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards and one for her performance in "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella." Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. On that telecast, the "In Memoriam" package noted that it was honoring those who had died roughly one month prior to the 2007 show and one month before the 2008 show. Faith Evans and Kelly Price: Heartbreak Hotel, Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Parents Who Died Young And Left Children Behind, Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special, Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, Outstanding Performance of a Song for a Feature Film, Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures, Favorite Song from a Movie (Internet Only), Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television, Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television, Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series/Special, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Performance in an Educational/Informational Youth or Children's Series/Special, Best Host or Performer of a Variety, Musical, or Comedy Special, Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo, Artist of the Decade for Extraordinary Artistic Achievements - Female, Quincy Jones Award for Career Achievement, Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year, Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single - Female. She starred in box-office hits, fronted platinum-selling soundtracks and credibly held her own opposite Denzel Washington, Kevin Costner and Angela Bassett. All Rights Reserved. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. How long will the footprints on the moon last? 1997 Winner ASCAP Award: Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures Waiting to Exhale (1995) Shared with: Michael Houston. Does the production have a hard cut-off date? One More Thing: In the last five Academy Award shows, 15 late actors and actresses have, on average, been featured in the tribute reel. Starring opposite Kevin Costner, Houston did well as a musician who becomes romantically entangled with her security guard, though the character appeared similar to her real-life persona. The 8th American Black Achievement Awards, The 9th American Black Achievement Awards, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)", The 10th American Black Achievement Awards, The 46th United Negro College Fund Awards, The 21st Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction & Awards, The 13th American Black Achievement Awards, HBO Presents Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston, The 15th American Black Achievement Awards, Whitney: The Concert For A New South Africa, The 2nd International Achievement in Arts Awards, The 12th ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards, "Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.", "When You Believe" (Duet with Mariah Carey), "When You Believe"(Duet with Mariah Carey), "Heartbreak Hotel" (Featuring Faith Evans & Kelly Price), Recording Industry Association of America, The 15th International Dance Music Awards, "Heartbreak Hotel" (Featuring Faith Evans and Kelly Price), "Same Script, Different Cast" (Duet with Deborah Cox), *I Will Always Love You: The Best Of Whitney Houston*, Best-selling Black Music Album by a Female Artist, Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, Goldener Pinguin Award - Best Female Singer, Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single, Female, "It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be" Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Whitney Houston performs a medley of Billie Holiday’s “Lover Man,” Barbra Streisand’s “My Man” and her own “All The Man That I Need” during the 2nd Billboard Music Awards. In 2001 Houston embarked on a new project: feature film production.