Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Robyn Crawford is an American former actress, creative director, and television personality.
- She is best known for being the best friend of the late singer and actress Whitney Houston.
- More recently, Crawford was in the spotlight as she was rumored to be having an affair with the late singer during her time as the singer’s assistant.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Robyn was Whitney’s best friend, and according to numerous close friends, they both were like twins, inseparable.
- However, her relationship with Whitney’s mother was tumultuous, and in a recent interview, Whitney’s mom said that she didn’t want Robyn near Whitney, as she was too “nippy” and often said disrespectful things.
- According to Whitney’s ex-husband Bobby Brown, Robyn’s leaving Whitney took a major toll on the singer, as she didn’t have any other close friends, and the singer’s struggles with drugs and alcohol increased tremendously.
- Robyn left her job with Whitney due to the regular tension and arguments between Whitney’s then-husband Bobby Brown, and herself.
- While little is known about Robyn due to her leaving the spotlight in 2000, in a more recent interview with Esquire, she spoke about her relationship with Whitney.
Early Life and Education :
- Robyn was born and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, and began working as a model early in her career.
- She met Whitney at the age of sixteen at a community center as both of them used to work at the center.
- After Crawford decided to separate from Whitney in 2000, numerous rumors about their relationship began floating around.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Robyn started working with Whitney as her assistant and eventually got promoted to executive assistant before finally working as Whitney’s creative director.
- Her acting career was rather short-lived, but she was credited and was most well-known for working in films such as The Bodyguard, The Wonderful World of Disney and Waiting to Exhale.
- She left the spotlight after stepping down from her job with Whitney and hasn’t been in the public eye ever since.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Robyn is now in an openly gay marriage, and the couple has adopted two wonderful daughters.
- According to an interview, Crawford’s favorite actor is Will Smith and favorite actress is Halle Berry, who was also the reason she started acting.
- Her hobbies include reading books and listening to music and spending time with her family on a weekend is her favorite thing to do.
- A huge foodie, her Mexican food is her favorite type of food.
- Even though she has traveled almost all over the world with Whitney, her dream holiday destination is Paris.
- She doesn’t use a lot of social media and not much is known about her personal life.