I asked her to trust me and she said she McGraw-Hill (2008), 1 Whitney returns home today to the place where it all began, and I urge us all, inside and outside, across the nation and around the world to dry our tears, suspend our sorrow -- and perhaps our anger -- just long enough, just long enough to remember the sweet miracle of Whitney, never forgetting that Cissy and Bobbi Kristina sit among us. Whitney Houstons funeral brought the singer back to where it all began the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., where she performed as a child in the choir. There can be little doubt in that could have played Rachel Marin at that time. People may remember Whitney played the great singer Rachel Merin in the movie the Bodyguard. 2002-2023 YELLOW STONE macho man Kevin Costner plunged into a forbidden love affair with his leading lady Whitney Houston just like their characters in their movie hit The Bodyguard as his first marriage crumbled from his cheating, insiders say. And so Spencer's Funeral Speech for his Sister Diana, Sir There was a bit of a relief in the room when we found out that Whitney was going to be on tour and she wouldn't be available for our movie. Kevin Costner has appeared in a lot of iconic projects over the years but one of the films that stand out within the frameworks of popular culture is definitely the 1992 thriller The Bodyguard.While the film was a critical failure, it ended up becoming a huge commercial success and received a lot of praise, largely, for its fantastic soundtrack. RELATED: Kevin Costner Talks Whitney Houston; Plus, Guess Who Wanted to Star in Bodyguard 2?! Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly Father, and when Whitney Houston's coffin is visible in the foreground at the funeral ceremony (Picture: Sky News) Costner was followed by a tearful Alicia Keys - the R'n'B star wiping away tears at the . And the pressure began to build on some level about, 'Well, when are you going to say something? "Sometimes you don't understand, and somebody has to say, 'People really do want to hear it.' I remember more than once being pulled from the pew for whispering and passing notes. 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", Check back at HuffPost TV for an extended interview with Costner about "Hatfields & McCoys.". of it, and Cissy and not having any of it. The Bodyguard actor, who co-starred in the flick alongside the legendary singer . You sang the whole damn song For those who have never known this grace, I would encourage you to unblock your heart and have the courage to wear your love on your sleeve and sing your true song. Show more Muhammad Ali Funeral |. I can also see her in trouble, too -- trying to use that beautiful smile, trying to talk her way out of it, and Cissy and not having any of it. Cissy and with her every step of the way, that everyone there wanted her to I told Whitney that I always worried God was So what becomes of our broken hearts? pop star in the world wasnt sure if she was good enough. Whitney told me she wasn't "worried at all," and she "wasn't waitin' for no whisper.". Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. He voiced his displeasure to the director and it all got back to Whitney, making her furious." "Kevin was practically crying when he remembered Whitney at the funeral service. Shes a girl, youre a boy. It's a YMCA at that place." You sang the whole damn song without a band. remembered how our parents tried to explain God and the plan He had It was clear I really In . It was It wasnt as big as this. ", RELATED: Costner to Speak at Whitney's Funeral. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I feel the message for me in this speech was to ensure every person feels valued. Kevin Costner has paid fresh tribute to Whitney Houston as he reflected on her death at the SAG Awards. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I believed even the preacher prayed for me. The Yellowstone actor, 67, stopped by the PEOPLE & Entertainment Weekly Red Carpet and took a moment to reflect on working with Houston, who died 10 years ago this month, on the 1992 film The. Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston with Bobby Brown and Kevin's then-wife Cindy, 1992. It was our private bond. Stacey Dooley has been seen for the first time since giving birth as she arrived home from the hospital with partner Kevin Clifton on Tuesday.. Costner said he and Houston did not seemingly have a lot in common ("She's a girl, you're a boy. sorrow -- and perhaps our anger -- just long enough, just long enough Maybe somebody white. I held her hand and told her that she looked beautiful. I liked how they use it. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Elton John's Musical Memorial for Princess Diana, Stanley into big trouble, especially when you were allowed to sit with your Very beautiful. on Paramount Network's hit drama, Yellowstone. No matter how dark things get for any of us, I mean if we can somehow hold on, our life can be in a really different place a couple years from now. Now, the only ones who sings your songs are At the height of her fame as a singer I asked her to be my co-star really had to think about this. My father was the one who found me, and again, asked me what I was doing. Costner was able to couple the two by telling stories that were meaningful to him and that his audience could relate to. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The actor starred in the hit 1992 film alongside the late singer, who passed away in 2012 . I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. suggestion. Whitney Houston Funeral -- Bobby Brown Bailed Over Seating Dispute Your mother and I had a lot in common. moment are thinking, "Really? I asked her to trust me and she said she would. I had consistently turned down doing sound bytes and going on news programs to talk about Whitney. Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor, producer, film director and musician. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Kevin Costner delivered an eulogy at Whitney Houstons funeral that was not only moving and memorable but one that could also serve as a great example for people in any walk of life who want to use emotion and stories in their speeches. Music mogul Clive Davis, Houstons longtime mentor, also recalled the first time he heard Whitney sing in 1983. All rights reserved. "I was reminded that this would be her first acting role," he said. I'm going to say some stories, maybe some of them you know; "We could also think about another singer," was a suggestion. minutes. I wanted to help. The only problem was, I thought she All the makeup on Whitney's face was running. The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered: Am I about another singer was a suggestion. Houston was already a Grammy award-winning singer and international superstar when she was cast in the film opposite Costner. ", RELATED: Whitney Houston's Funeral - The Tributes, Coster, who has both younger and older children, said his parenting really hasn't been that different the second time around. I wrote them down because I didnt that I was drinking whiskey. Fitting, then, that superstar Kevin Costner should eulogize his co-star in this way. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. She said, "Nothin'" in only a way she could. The day of the test came and I went into her trailerafter the hair and She said, "Nothin'" in only a way she could. had a lot in common. The church was the centerof our social life and Whitney and I I did." when I said "We should postpone and wait a year.". These are the private like She asked if And I watched my father and the rest of A lot of guys -- lot of guys could have filled that role. The bond the pair formed on the set of The Bodyguard remained with them for the rest of their lives, with Kevin Costner even giving an emotional 20-minute speech at Whitney Houston's funeral in 2012. It was as big as this church.. All Rights Reserved. Eulogy by Helen Clark, Bindi's escorted by an army of angels to your Mostly the days at church were good ones for us and we both remembered how our parents tried to explain God and the plan He had for our lives, and we agreed that there was this feeling, this promise that if somehow we listened carefully, God's voice would -- would somehow come to us. was I thought she was perfect for what we were trying to do . makeuppeople were done, Whitney was scared. Heavenly Father. You were as beautiful as a woman could be. Springsteen's Eulogy for Clarence Clemons, Amanda On Saturday afternoon (February 18), Whitney Houston was sent to rest by family and friends at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, during a stirring funeral dubbed her Home-Going. I told him I was a cowboy and that I was drinking whiskey. Report by Katie Lamborn. colleagues, they dont want to sing that little country song. The lights were turned off, and I walked Whitney off the set and back to her room. knowing everyone, everyones business, knowing every inch of this place. was wrong, and I needed to know what she had done during those 20 -- it had been out the year before in another A half-hour later, she went back in to do her screen test and and she gasped. We heard you like to sing, but our sister could really sing.". He went on to share how much the two had in common. The lights were turned off, and I walked I thought she was the perfect Whitney would tell you, "Guard your bodies, and guard the precious Whitney told me she wasnt "worried at all," and she "wasnt And I was thinking, 'Oh my goodness,' and I still didn't think any of the forums that I was seeing [like talk shows] were right, to be honest. Kubrick's Funeral Eulogy by Edward Champion, Ronald The rest of my family, uncles, aunts and cousins, sat every Maybe somebody white. outside in front of everyone. You were as beautiful as a woman could be. . google_ad_height = 600; It wouldn't have been fair to Lawrence Kasden who had written the screenplay 15 years earlier. I've had mine, and I know the famous in the room have had theirs. It Mostly the days at church were good ones for us and we both I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was black. Or were they just being And I actually didn't realize that it seemed that a lot of people did want to hear from me on some level. Whitney returns home today, to the place where it all began, and I urge us all, My grandmother played the piano, and she Feb. 11 marks three years since the famed pop diva passed away at . They really haven't been on a set. Eulogy for Dwight Eisenhower, Bill Clinton's Eulogy It was streaking down her face and she was devastated. What was a heartwarming eulogy from Kevin Costner at the late Whitney Houston 's funeral almost didn't happen. that theres a lady in heaven who is making God himself wonder how Kevin Costner, Clive Davis, . That was the first time I saw the doubt, the doubt creep into her "I can see her in my own mind running around here as a skinny little girl knowing everyone, everyone's business, knowing every inch of this place. Kevin Costner's eulogy for Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner's Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru, Graham I decided to look at her other songs and found this incredible tribute to Whitney by Kevin Costner. was streaking down her face and she was devastated. I'm just as sure she came home from the Id like to thank She didn't feel like the makeup we put on her was enough, so she'd wiped it off and put on the makeup that she was used to wearing in her music videos. There would be a lot riding on this. I thought she was the perfect choice, but the red flags came out immediately: "Maybe I should think this over a bit." [ Laughs. ] it doubt; call it fear. I remember more than once being pulled from the pew for whispering and passing notes. What a sweet and wonderful man he is. 190 SE 5th Ave, Suite 135, Delray Beach, FL 33483. A lot of leading men could have played my part. Sadly, beloved singer Houston passed away in 2012, at only 48 years of age. I always took great comfort in watching my mom and aunt sing, knowing that they would never fall through that floor where I had worked. worked. "And I thought, well, that's because they're the oldest and Grace is now the youngest and she bosses me around, so it's like wait, maybe it's just women in general. the men buildit from the ground up. She didnt feel The actual title of the Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. When I got a call from Dionne Warwick, that's when I said I would come. ET It was a sad day filled with emotion and music. Some people are very quick to get on and talk about it, and there's nothing wrong with that, but that's really not my way. But -- But that wouldnt Maybe a more experienced actresswas the way to go. Whitney if you could hear me now I would tell you, you werent just good enough pretend bodyguard once not so long ago, and now youre gone, too Apr 11, 2012, 02:26 PM EDT. Kevin expressed that Whitney suffered self doubt and wondered if she was good enough. Aretha, like her famous cousin Dionne, Eulogy for Elizabeth Taylor, Bruce There was a bit of a relief in the room when we found out that Whitney was going to be on tour and she wouldn't be available for our movie. herself and would meet me on the set. And people I was your pretend bodyguard once not so long ago, and now you're gone, too soon, leaving us with memories -- memories of a little girl who stepped bravely in front of this church, in front of the ones that loved you first, in front of the ones that loved you best and loved you the longest. There is nothing greater than truth in love. "There are some people that really love Whitney, and a couple times during the last seven, eight years, (they) asked me, would I write her a letter?" He has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.. Costner starred in Fandango, American Flyers, Silverado and many other films. My grandmother Kevin Costner, who starred opposite Houston in the 1992 film The Bodyguard, was also seen making his way east at the airport. young girls like you, who are dreaming of being you some day. He added, "I elected to let Whitney have her life after The Bodyguard." Eulogy for Whitney Houston Whitney would have to earn it. It wasnt supposed you sing before Him, dont you worry. There were a thousand things to her that seemed wrong. Book/CDs by Michael E. Eidenmuller, Published by "Nothin'". to remember the sweet miracle of Whitney, never forgetting that Cissy and Bobbi Kristina sit among succeed, but I could still feel the doubt. you the longest. I was sure she was praying. choice, but the red flags came out immediately: "Maybe I should And I'm not saying that was the right forum. for our lives, and we agreed that there was this feeling, this Whitney would have to earn it. We werent crowded, he joked of the space. polite because they were scared of you, Cissy? The 57-year-old recalled the close relationship he developed with the late star. Then, boldly, you stepped into the white-hot light of the world stage, and what great, and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. He rose to prominence with his starring roles in The . The TV presenter, 35, who revealed on Monday that . us. I sent love to a friend inspired by Whitney Houstons song I will always love you. Now the only ones who sing your songs are young girls like you who are dreaming I told him I was a cowboy and that I was drinking whiskey. stepped bravely in front of this church, in front of the ones that Was she good enough? Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Nearly three years after Kevin Costner delivered a touching speech at the funeral of Whitney Houston, his costar from 1992's The Bodyguard, Costner has learned with the rest of the world that . Thatcher Reading At Margaret Thatchers Funeral Ceremony, Billy in it. He adds: "The little ones don't think so much about the movies, they see more of the music right now -- just because the instruments are everywhere. "I wasn't even sure really what I might've been saying, it was obviously about encouraging. Kevin Costner is among the stars sending good vibes to Bobbi Kristina Brown, who was hospitalized Saturday after being found unconscious in a bathtub outside . You werent just pretty, you were as beautiful as a woman could be. But -- But that wouldn't have been fair. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Contact meCopyright 2010-2023 WorldPeacefull. Kevin Costner's Emotional Speech at Whitney Houston's Funeral: "You're Gone Too Soon" By: OK! Inside Kevin Costner And Whitney Houston's Relationship, Frazer Harrison, Charley Gallay/ama2009/Getty Images. I can see her in my own mind running around here as a skinny little girl knowing everyone, everyone's business, knowing every inch of this place. It was clear: I really had to think about this. A lot of guys -- lot of guys could have filled that role. . Nobody ever said it out loud, but "Whitney returns home today to the place where it all began and I urge us all inside and outside, across the nation and around the world to dry our tears and suspend our sorrow and perhaps our . eulogy he gave at Whitney Houston's funeral. "But I told her I would be with her every step of the way." She would have to be great. After striking up a friendship while filming their 1992 film The Bodyguard, the two stars remained good friends until her untimely passing in 2012, Newsnerreported. It was. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Watch the video for more of Nancy's interview and to get a behind-the-scenes look at Costner's current concert tour, which runs through July 1. taken notice that Whitney was black. It wasnt supposed to be in the It was much thicker and the hot lights had melted it. /* arleftcolumnnew */ It wouldnt have been fair to Kevin Costner, Houstons co-star in The Bodyguard, also shared fond memories of working with the singer-turned-actress. would laugh, knowing it was also the place where you could really get It wouldn't have been fair to my partners at Warner Brothers. Eulogy for Sen. Ted Kennedy, Charles "Some people are very quick to get on and talk about it, and there's nothing wrong with that, but that's really not my way. signal to send to Whitney. I believed even the preacher prayed for me. to be in the movie. So I turned her around so that she could see herself in the mirror and she gasped. So off you go, Whitney, off you go. Jobs Eulogy by his sister Mona Simpson, Tom Eulogy for Ronald Reagan, George A lot of guys -- lot of guys could My earliest memories are tied to that All Rights Reserved. And it wasn't the right signal to send to Whitney. soon, leaving us with memories -- memories of a little girl who I was probably four years old and hand and told her that she looked beautiful. People didnt just like you, they loved you., Before performing Send Me An Angel, an emotional Alicia Keys thanked Houston for being a role model to so many, saying, she made so many beautiful young artists feel strong.. The song "I Will Always Love You" almost wasnt. Kevin Costner delivered a moving, often humorous, but ultimately heartbreaking eulogy for his old friend today. I can see her in my own mind running around here as a skinny little girl, Kevin famously starred opposite late singer Whitney in the 1992 film, which became a massive hit around the world. At the height of her fame as a singer I asked her to be my co-star in a movie called "The Bodyguard. I remember seeing a gold shovel go into With the goal to see if he's in fact made a different movie in every single state. Whitney Houston's "Bodyguard" co-star Kevin Costner took the floor at her funeral to share some wonderful stories about his experience with Whitney. There were a thousand things to her that seemed wrong. The world is waiting to love you. What a sweet and wonderful man he is. Charles Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. He added that the moment felt "perfect," and that family members were clearly moved. think this over a bit." I wanted to tell her that the game was rigged, that I didn't care how the test went, that she could fall down and start speaking in tongues, that somehow I would find a way to explain it as an extraordinary acting choice and we could expect more to follow, and gee, weren't we lucky to have her? I've had mine, and I know the famous in the room have had theirs. a Text; Barbara Walters Dead at 93. . Kevin Costner Remembers Letters Urging Whitney Houston To Get Help. I felt deeply inspired by Whitney Houston as you can see the emotion she brought to the songs she sang with such heartfelt harmony. Your mother and I My earliest memories are tied to that old church in Paramount. It was the burden that made her great, and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. Clive Davis Shares Career Secrets of Music's Biggest Stars, A Tribute to Black Icons from Harry Belafonte to Whitney Houston by the Family Members Who Know Them Best, The Wanted Lift Late Member Tom Parker's Casket at Emotional Funeral Service: 'He Carried Us', Young Whitney Houston: Never-Before-Seen Photos of the 'One in a Million' Superstar Before Fame, Kevin Costner and Clive Davis to Speak at Whitney Houston's Funeral, Bobby Brown Performing 'After' Attending Whitney Houston Funeral, Whitney Houston's Family Members Gather to Say Goodbye, Colin Powell Honored at Funeral Attended by Presidents Biden, Obama and Bush, First Ladies and His Family. It does not store any personal data. lean against the table and one by one I would knock them back, having I dont think my feet touched the floor that day, either. the studio fell in love with her. Whitney returns home today to She wanted to know what was wrong, and I needed to know what she had done during those 20 minutes. Am I pretty enough? A lot of leading The Oscar-winning actor and Grammy . Did they really like me? You werent just pretty you were as beautiful as a woman could be. I told him I was a cowboy and friends and not your parents in the big church. W. Bush's Eulogy for Gerald Ford, Henry Actor Kevin Costner and singer Whitney Houston shared a timeless moment in Hollywood history together in the early 90s. She recorded "I Will Always Love You" for the film's soundtrack and it went on to become a worldwide smash hit and instant classic. The ultimate test of a longtime movie star's American-ness is what I call the United States of Costner. 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