Naomi Ackie Felt Whitney Houston’s Presence While Filming Biopic (Exclusive)

On Tuesday night, Naomi Ackie hit the New York City premiere of “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” “Extra’s” Carlos Greer spoke with Ackie about taking on the role of the iconic Whitney Houston. When asked how she felt when she looked in the mirror while playing the pop icon, Naomi said, “I was constantly tweaking things, it’s a work in process. That’s what I love about acting, like you can change things as you go along and you always get to improve.” While she felt pressure, Naomi showed some love to Whitney’s family for their love and support on the film. She said, “They had...