BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.- Julien’s Auctions announces the results from “The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction,” which was hosted live earlier today at The Peninsula Beverly Hills and online to a global audience. The event honors the enduring legacy of the global superstar while celebrating her philanthropy, raising awareness and generating vital support for the foundation’s diverse initiatives, scholarships, and services. Access all images from the event here.

“Julien’s Auctions’ Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction was a powerful reminder that the spirit of Whitney continues to move music, inspire generations, and define celebrity. The extraordinary response from fans and collectors around the world reflects her timeless voice, style, and compassion — and reaffirms why her influence remains as vibrant today as ever, keeping the love for Whitney alive and well.” – Martin J. Nolan, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Julien’s Auctions

This year marks Whitney Houston’s 40th Anniversary in music and entertainment (February 14, 1985 – February 14, 2025) and an opportune time to pay tribute to her legacy and offer her fans the opportunity to own artifacts from important moments in her career. Items include stage worn ensembles designed by Marc Bouwer, event worn dresses and pumps designed by Dolce & Gabbana, jewels, awards, and other personal items.

With over 220 million music recordings sold worldwide, Whitney Houston remains peerless. She released seven career albums, Whitney Houston (1985), Whitney (1987), I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990), My Love Is Your Love (1998), Just Whitney (2002), One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003), and I Look to You (2008) and her records are still among the best-selling albums of all time. In addition, The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (1992), remains the best-selling soundtrack album of all time, the best-selling album by a woman in music history, and the best-selling album of the ‘90s. Houston was a recipient of more than 400 awards, including six Grammy Awards, 22 American Music Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, as well as multiple BET, MTV, Soul Train, and NAACP Image Awards. She has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (twice), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. The Emmy Award-winning actor and producer starred in five critically acclaimed movies including The Bodyguard (1992), Waiting To Exhale (1995), The Preacher’s Wife (1996), Cinderella (1997) and Sparkle (2012). Additionally, she executive produced Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Sparkle; and produced The Princess Diaries,The Princess Diaries 2, The Cheetah Girls and The Cheetah Girls 2.

As announced by The Estate of Whitney E. Houston eleven new certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) were posthumously presented on June 25, 2025. Houston is the first African American artist to have three RIAA Diamond-certified albums (10x Platinum) including her self-titled debut album, her second studio album, Whitney, and The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album. In the U.S. alone, Houston’s RIAA certified units total 114.5 million across 38 titles (27 singles plus 11 albums).

With “The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction” Julien’s and The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation are united in raising awareness and funds to support scholarships for young college students studying the arts at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Highlights from the auction include

• Whitney Houston’s Casino Themed Jacket Designed by Bob Mackie ($5,760)

• Whitney Houston’s Historic 1994 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony Blue Jersey ($22,400)

• Whitney Houston 1994 "The Bodyguard" World Tour Stage-Worn Marc Bouwer Embellished Set with Photo ($10,240)

• Custom At-Home Slot Machine ($5,120)

• Yellow Dress Whitney worn on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” ($12,800)

• South Africa’s Post-Apartheid Reproduction Gold Gown with Turban, designed by Marc Bouwer ($6,400)

• Black Cat Suit with Crystal Embellishments, designed by Marc Bouwer ($22,400)

• Two-piece Green Velour Pantsuit Whitney wore during HBO Concert “Welcome Home Heroes,” designed by Marc Bouwer ($16,000)

• “I’m Your Baby Tonight,” one-of-a-kind, Harley Davidson Black Leather Fringe Jacket ($3,840)
Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Dress and Matching Coat ($11,520)