The pair can be seen all glammed up in the first shot released from the film, a remake of the blockbuster about how a girl group experiences turmoil after one of their members turns to drugs and another achieves their desired fame alone.
Houston, 48, – who has struggled with addiction herself in the past - plays the role of parent Emma.
Like mother and daughter: Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston star in the 2012 remake of Sparkle
She’s pictured looking healthy and happy in front of the camera wearing large curls and a red pout with a low V-neck frock.
It’s been over 15 years since she starred in a Hollywood picture, the last silver screen appearance being in 1996 for The Preacher’s Wife.
Houston said: ‘Part of the fun of making this movie is definitely the costumes and the hairstyles. The movie is set in 1963, and we had a great wardrobe, hair and makeup person and I loved wearing the outfits.’
Co-star Jordin spoke highly of the diva to People magazine.
‘She was so cool and very motherly toward me. If I ever looked like I needed something, here she came saying 'Are you okay?'
‘I sang her songs into a hairbrush when I was little. Now she's acting as my mum and scolding me. It was a dream come true.’
Meanwhile season six American Idol winner, Sparks, aptly plays portrays Sparkle – Cara’s character from decades ago.
The 22-year-old fresh face shows off her slimmed down figure in a cleavage-bearing red dress.
The singer revealed her brand new bikini body in last year after dropping a considerable about of weight since she first found fame.
She told the publication in July: ‘My diet has pretty much remained the same, like if I want a piece of bread, I’m gonna have a piece of bread, but I’m making healthier decisions like instead of a bag of chips for a snack, I’ll see if I can find an apple.
‘I’ve also upped my intake of vegetables and I’m drinking a lot more water.’
Other famous faces in the flick due out August 10, include Cee Lo Green who is the girls’ opening act and Derek Luke playing Thomas’ character, Stix.
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