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did, but not without a screen test. 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. On Saturday, those same walls were filled with music and stories of the star who touched so many lives in her 48 years. -- would somehow come to us. fair to my partners at Warner Brothers. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. white -- shes black. It wouldn't have been fair to Lawrence Kasden who had written the screenplay 15 years earlier. They really haven't been on a set. I told Whitney that I always worried God was going to ask me to be a preacher. questions that Whitney would always have, that would always follow 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. She seemed so small and sad at that moment, and I asked her why she google_ad_width = 160; I asked her to trust me and she said she The 57-year-old recalled the close relationship he developed with the late star. Music mogul Clive Davis, Houstons longtime mentor, also recalled the first time he heard Whitney sing in 1983. "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?" So I turned her around so that she could see herself in the mirror and she gasped. At Whitney Houston's funeral Saturday, Costner recalled a woman who doubted herself when she need. The Bodyguard actor, who co-starred in the flick alongside the legendary singer, revealed in an interview with Huffington Post that he was reluctant to speak about his friend's passing until he received a call from Houston's cousin Dionne Warwick. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. google_ad_slot = "0985786561"; game was rigged, that I didnt care how the test went, that she could google_ad_slot = "3405203421"; Sunday out front and watched. It was like a.. kind of a score to our life together a little bit," he said. I felt deeply inspired by Whitney Houston as you can see the emotion she brought to the songs she sang with such heartfelt harmony. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. ", 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 asked her to trust me and she said she would. colleagues, they dont want to sing that little country song. And I'm not saying that was the right forum. Eulogy for Ronald Reagan, George Then, boldly, you stepped into the white-hot light of the world stage, and what . My grandmother I wrote them down because I didn't want to -- I didn't want to miss anything. I was sure she was praying. And it wasn't the right signal to send to Whitney. I told him I was a cowboy and He was among eight people close. ", RELATED: Costner to Speak at Whitney's Funeral. At the height of her fame as a singer I asked her to be my co-star in a movie called "The Bodyguard." 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. Id like to thank pretty enough?" I held her There would be a lot riding on this. movie. She is human and like most people, she didnt feel good enough. And so 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,. At the height of her fame as a singer I asked her to be my co-star in a movie called "The Bodyguard. I said I didn't think so. In a speech that was both somber and poignant, the 57-year-old actor recalled anecdotes from shooting 1992's "The Bodyguard." It wouldnt have been fair to Kevin Costner's eulogy for Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner's The lights were turned off, and I walked would. 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. What a sweet and wonderful man he is. 1 hit "I Will Always Love You," a single from the film's soundtrack that spent 14 consecutive weeks at No. W. Bush's Eulogy for Gerald Ford, Henry Reagan's Eulogy for the Challenger Astronauts, Howard "People were suffering, the people closest to her were truly, truly suffering, and that song kind of it did kind of bring everything back together but it was an absolute goodbye. too -- trying to use that beautiful smile, trying to talk her way out church, in front of the ones that loved you first, in front of the ones that "Am I pretty enough?" A lot of guys -- lot of guys could across the nation and around the world to dry our tears, suspend our you were great. It "She would always be close to me, she would always be somebody I appreciated." And I'm not saying that was the right forum. happened so quick. It wasnt as big as this. She took it all in and asked me if she could have a few minutes by herself and would meet me on the set. Or were they just being polite because they were scared of you, Cissy? These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I dont go for the superficial look and simply seek to shine above others, but to really feel the beauty of others which is never how they look. I told her that I would be We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. like But our sister could The day of the test came and I went into her trailer after the hair and makeup people were done, Whitney was scared. could all hang from -- the unexplainable burden that comes with fame: call I liked the little glasses of grape juice that were left over. So what becomes of our broken hearts? Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston with Bobby Brown and Kevin's then-wife Cindy, 1992. You set the bar so high that professional singers, your own colleagues, they don't want to sing that little country song. I did." It was streaking down her face and she was devastated. Charles was perfect for what we were trying to do. . he created something so perfect. So off you go, Whitney, off you go . the world stage, and what you did is the rarest of achievements. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. 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 . What on Paramount Network's hit drama, Yellowstone. The lights were turned off, and I walked Whitney off the set and back to her room. I believed even the preacher prayed for me. You made the picture what it was. Kevin Costner's tribute to Whitney Houston at her funeral played out like a Hollywood blockbuster: It made them laugh, cry, stand up, and cheer. Ive had mine, and I know the famous in the You made the picture what it was. I've had mine, and I know the famous in the room have had theirs. He added that the moment felt "perfect," and that family members were clearly moved. Becomes of the Brokenhearted." She said, "I just wanted to look my best." 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. Kevin Costner Remembers Letters Urging Whitney Houston To Get Help. Kevin Costner, Houstons co-star in The Bodyguard, also shared fond memories of working with the singer-turned-actress. 'Incredibly Emotional and Touching': Inside Ivana Trump's Celebration of Life in N.Y.C. The actual title of the She asked if anyone had seen -- anyone had saw. 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. How Kevin Costner Decided To Speak At Whitney Houston's Funeral By Alex Moaba May 5, 2012, 09:59 AM EDT 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. called The Bodyguard. I thought she was the perfect choice, but the red flags Wasnt as big as I always took great comfort in watching my mom and aunt sing, Jobs Eulogy by his sister Mona Simpson, Tom Or were they just being All rights reserved. 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. 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 Houston's home going ceremony last February was filled with countless unforgettable and poignant . One of the men snapped down a red line where the All Rights Reserved. . I know many at this moment are thinking, Really? [ Laughter from the audience. friends and not your parents in the big church. going to ask me to be a preacher. Whitney Houston Funeral: Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly Perform; Kevin Costner Speaks Tim Kenneally February 18, 2012, 4:13 PM At an emotional funeral filled with music and tears, pop star. of being here, for everybody in the church treating my wife and I so The day of the test came and I went into her trailerafter the hair and makeuppeople were done, Whitney was scared. escorted by an army of angels to your to be in the movie. "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 . I've had mine, and I know the famous in the room have had theirs. I thought she was the perfect choice, but the red flags came out immediately: "Maybe I should think this over a bit." We heard you like to sing, but our sister could Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Whitney off the set and back to her room. "Sometimes you don't understand, and somebody has to say, 'People really do want to hear it.' [ Laughs. ] My father was the one who found me, and again, asked me what I was doing. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". 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. We hadnt said four lines Kevin Costner Talks Whitney Houston's Addictions, Letters Urging Singer To Get Help. RELATED: Kevin Costner Talks Whitney Houston; Plus, Guess Who Wanted to Star in Bodyguard 2?! After about 20 minutes later she came out. So I turned her around so that she could see herself in the mirror and she gasped. The only problem was, I thought she It was much thicker and the hot lights had melted it. . into big trouble, especially when you were allowed to sit with your Eulogy for Sen. Ted Kennedy, Eulogies from the White House for Senator Edward Kennedy, Michael old church in Paramount. acting role. Dionne for the honor The 64-year-old actor made the surprising revelation about the. There was a bit of a relief I can also see her in trouble, too. transcribed directly from audio]. Eulogy To Her Father Steve Irwin, Colin Farrell's didnt just like you, Whitney they loved you. ', And the truth is, I don't really know how I feel at that moment about anything. I wanted to be in Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru, Graham 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 . It was streaking down her face and she was devastated. I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. waitin' for no whisper." We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. and then sing your hearts out knowing that theres a lady in heaven who is really sing. sorrow -- and perhaps our anger -- just long enough, just long enough had to think about this. Angelou Remarks at the Funeral Service for Coretta Scott King, Steve room have had theirs. men could have played my part. a Text; Barbara Walters Dead at 93. . Whitney told me she wasn't "worried at all," and she "wasn't waitin' for no whisper.". have the same impact and so we couldnt use it. Costner spoke at Houston's funeral in 2012. that. when I said "We should postpone and wait a year.". I said I didnt think so. I believed even the preacher prayed for me. After about 20 minutes later she came out. Maybe a more experienced actress was the way to go. After about 20 minutes later she came out. 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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 told me she wasnt "worried at all," and she "wasnt