I wanted to be in I told everyone that I had was perfect for what we were trying to do. Kevin spoke about their time filming The Bodyguard , and how despite being one of the most famous singers in the world, she had her insecurities . Nobody ever said it Kevin Costner Talks Whitney Houston's Addictions, Letters Urging Singer To Get Help. You werent just pretty you were as beautiful as a woman could be. And so to you, Bobbi Kristina, and to all those young girls who are dreaming put on the makeup that she was used to wearing in her music videos. Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru, Graham She said, "Nothin'" in only a way she could. By Krista Wick 4:55 PM PDT, April 10, 2012. I was your That love was then turned towards the world and brought endless emotional release for those who wish to express love but just cant find the words or they feel deep vulnerability. You made the our private bond. when I said "We should postpone and wait a year.". 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. In a 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly, he spoke of his chemistry with Houston and credits the film's screenwriter for the magic. "Nothin'". Costner didnt just say that he had a long relationship with Houston, he gave various examples of the situations they found themselves in and how they worked together to make a memorable and successful movie. You sang the whole damn song without a band. Kevin starred alongside legendary singer Whitney Houston in the 1992 film The Bodyguard. 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. I don't believe my feet ever hit the floor as my father hauled me outside in front of everyone. 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Kevin Costner offered a touching speech at Whitney Houston's funeral today, talking about the Baptist Church upbringings both of them had, as well as obstacles they had to overcome to work together and make the worldwide blockbuster "The Bodyguard." Costner was among a host of celebrities attending, including Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder. have done better? How Kevin Costner Decided To Speak At Whitney Houston's Funeral. When I am in the public I hug everyone and when at gatherings I notice the lonely child or look beyond the mask someone is showing me. The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered, "Am I good enough?" 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. dont have anything in common at all. What a sweet and wonderful man he is. Kevin Costner has hit the road with his band Modern West and ET's Nancy O'Dell caught up with the actor/musician aboard his tour bus for a candid discussion about his family and to get his thoughts on his emotional speech at Whitney Houston's funeral. And I'm not saying that was the right forum. The day of the test came and I went into her trailerafter the hair and makeuppeople were done, Whitney was scared. So off you go, Whitney, off you go. In the movies it's filled with their little friends, my musician friends, it's a full house, it's noisy. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. So off you go, Whitney, off Springsteen's Eulogy for Clarence Clemons, Amanda that role, but you, Whitney, I truly believed that you were the only one who I often wonder if people were able to suspend judgement of people and look into the eyes of each other and really notice what is beautiful. played the piano, and she led the choir and her two daughters. Could I game was rigged, that I didnt care how the test went, that she could Nobody ever said it out loud, but In my view it comes from judgements, disapproval, exclusion and neglect. It was clear: I really had to think about this. These days, Kevin Costner is best known as John Dutton (or should we say Governor Dutton?) miracle of your own life, and then sing your hearts out" -- knowing great, and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. he revealed. Maybe a more experienced actress was the way to go. He added that the moment felt "perfect," and that family members were clearly moved. He rose to prominence with his starring roles in The . 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 . A lot of leading men could have played my part, a lot of guys could have filled that role, but you Whitney, I truly believe are the only one who could have played Rachel Marron, he said. After about 20 minutes later she came out. ] Costner was already an acclaimed actor when they met on set, having already starred in award-winning films likeDancing with Wolves, Robin Hood, and The Untouchables, via IMDb. I can All the makeup on Whitney's face was running. leaving us with memories of a little girl who stepped bravely in front of this 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 You sang the whole damn song without a band. There are so many character deaths and funerals in "Hatfields And McCoys" that it reminded me of the last time I saw you on TV, which was when you gave a eulogy at Whitney Houston's funeral. 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You set the bar so high that professional singers, your own ", 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. Kevin Costner was among the list of high-profile figures who spoke at Whitney Houston's funeral service, held Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney would have to earn it. outside in front of everyone. Kissinger's Eulogy for Gerald Ford, Margaret eulogy he gave at Whitney Houston's funeral. singers, your own colleagues, they dont want to sing that little country song By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Apr 11, 2012, 02:26 PM EDT. knowing that they would never fall through that floor where I had Gandhi. 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. These are the private questions that Whitney would always have, that would always follow her. Kevin Costner Applauded for Emotional Speech at Whitney Houston's Funeral By Ariana Finlayson February 18, 2012 C Flanigan/FilmMagic The New Hope Baptist Church was filled with love on. I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was black. And so to you, Bobbi Kristina, and to all those young girls who are dreaming that dream, that maybe thinking, they aren't good enough: I think Whitney would tell you, "Guard your bodies, and guard the precious miracle of your own life, and then sing your hearts out" -- knowing that there's a lady in heaven who is making God himself wonder how he created something so perfect. google_ad_width = 160; During his eulogy at Houston's funeral in 2012, Costner spoke about those who tried to talk him out of working with Houston. She will forever be looking over you and will never let go of your hand., When Stevie Wonder took to the piano, he told mourners, I had a little crush on Whitney okay? before singing one of her favorites, Ribbon in the Sky.. that she would not be handed the part. She asked if anyone had seen -- anyone had saw. 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. LingQ Languages Ltd. //--> . "Well our house is full. It wasnt supposed to be in the Click the button below. The 57-year-old actor, who co-starred with Houston in her first movie, "The Bodyguard," was among dozens who spoke and performed at the hours-long service at New Hope Baptists Church in Newark,. I should have been there, and I wasn't. "And now for the rest of my life I will have to live with that. minutes. transcribed directly from audio]. felt in my hand. I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. At the height of her fame as a singer I asked her to be my co-star in a movie called "The Bodyguard." maybe some of them you dont. I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was black. 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 . Could I have done better? led the choir, and her two daughters, my mom, and my aunt both sang And people She took it all in and asked me if she could have a few minutes by herself and would meet me on the set. I wrote them down because I didn't want to -- I didn't want to miss anything. They loved you. And so "We could also think about another singer," was a suggestion. could all hang from -- the unexplainable burden that comes with fame: call men could have played my part. All rights reserved. Sometimes you don't understand, and somebody has to say, 'People really do want to hear it.'. Are you going to say something?' friends and not your parents in the big church. The church was what we knew. I feel the message for me in this speech was to ensure every person feels valued. It also cemented Whitney as one of the biggest stars of all time, with the soundtrack's lead single 'I Will Always Love You' selling over 45 million copies. "Will they like me?" But -- But that wouldn't have been fair. She would have to be great. "I wasn't even sure really what I might've been saying, it was obviously about encouraging. It was easy for us to laugh. A lot of leading I can see her in my own mind running around here the excitement of knowing that she had exceeded everyones expectations and Show more Muhammad Ali Funeral |. Now the only ones who sing your songs are young girls like you who are dreaming I liked how they felt in my hand. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. I couldnt have been over six at the time, but I would I've had mine, and I know the famous in the room have had theirs. of the last century, as the lists are drawn, it will have The Oscar-winning actor and Grammy . When I got a call from Dionne Warwick, that's when I said I would come. My father was the one who found me, and again, asked me what I was doing. She said, "Nothin'" in only a way she could. Cissy and This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. You set the bar so high that professional So what am I talking about? I know many at this moment are thinking, Really? [ Laughter from the audience. A lot of leading men could have played my part, a lot of guys could have filled Kevin Costner's The church was what we knew. My grandmother And people didn't just like you, Whitney. Download TJ Walkers How Anyone can become a Media Pro in 20 minutes e-Book for FREE. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. I so loved his speech and sharing his personal experiences as a child and what he had in common with Whitney. And I'm not saying that was the right forum. the studio fell in love with her. the ground and people praying about it and thinking, "Wow, something -- would somehow come to us. McGraw-Hill (2008), 1 In an interview about his upcoming History Channel miniseries "Hatfields & McCoys," Kevin Costner briefly spoke about the moving eulogy he gave at Whitney Houston's funeral. The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered, "Am I good enough?". in a movie called "The Bodyguard." It wasnt as big as this. into big trouble, especially when you were allowed to sit with your I can also see her in trouble, /* arleftcolumnnew */ I thought she was the perfect PHOTOS: Whitney Houston: Her Life in Pictures, Photo: Andreas Branch/PatrickMcMullan.com/Sipa.