Whitney Houston and Eddie Murphy had a brief romantic relationship in the late 1980s. While the relationship was not long-lasting, it was significant enough that Robyn Crawford, who wrote about her intimate relationship with Houston, notes that Murphy's lack of commitment, particularly when he didn't show up for a planned dinner, left Houston devastated. Later, Murphy even tried to dissuade Houston from marrying Bobby Brown, telling her it would be a mistake, but she went ahead with the wedding