Cinderella 1997

A Glass Slipper for a New Generation: Revisiting the Magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997)

Houston’s presence changed the tone of the film entirely. She wasn't a whimsical, tiny old lady with a wand; she was a glamorous, powerful force of nature. When she belts out "Impossible," it feels less like a lullaby and more like a motivational speech. Her chemistry with Brandy was electric—two generations of Black musical royalty passing the torch. cinderella 1997