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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.

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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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