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Diva Mode! How Ellie the Elephant Became Whitney Houston for the New York Liberty Season Opener

The New York Liberty is celebrating its 30th season in the WNBA with a Whitney Houston-inspired performance from its beloved mascot, Ellie the Elephant. Here, Vogue goes behind the scenes to see Ellie’s beauty transformation.

Diva Mode! How Ellie the Elephant Became Whitney Houston for the New York Liberty Season Opener
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According to Vogue’s source item, Diva Mode! How Ellie the Elephant Became Whitney Houston for the New York Liberty Season Opener, The New York Liberty is celebrating its 30th season in the WNBA with a Whitney Houston-inspired performance from its beloved mascot, Ellie the Elephant. Here, Vogue goes behind the scenes to see Ellie’s beauty transformation.

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