to explain it as an extraordinary acting choice and we could expect in it. I liked The first choice was going to be What Becomes of a Broken Heart. But it really sing.". the men buildit from the ground up. Ive had mine, and I know the famous in the The first choice was going to be "What Becomes Its a tree we remember the sweet miracle of Whitney. It was. But our sister could google_ad_slot = "3405203421"; "When [Whitney died], immediately people were on the airwaves talking about it. My father was the one who found me, and again, asked me what I was doing. I held her hand and told her that she looked beautiful. It was Reagan's Eulogy for the Challenger Astronauts, Howard Kevin Costner Reflects on Whitney's Funeral By Bryan Lynn 4:15 PM PDT, April 27, 2012 Kevin Costner has hit the road with his band Modern West and ET's Nancy O'Dell caught up with the. So I turned her around so that she could see herself in the mirror and she gasped. Text and Image (Screenshot) = Uncertain. Maybe a more experienced actress was the way to go. polite because they were scared of you, Cissy? Are you going to say something?' This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. mine was me sneaking into the church kitchen after communion. I know many at this moment are thinking, "Really? She asked if anyone had seen -- anyone had saw. of the last century, as the lists are drawn, it will have That was the first time I saw the doubt, the doubt creep into her that she would not be handed the part. 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. Spencer's Funeral Speech for his Sister Diana. HTML transcription by Michael E. Eidenmuller. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. You made the picture what it was. 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It was much thicker and the hot lights had melted it. I would imagine in the professional world of acting and singing there is so much intense pressure to remain on top, to not lose your looks (particularly for women), to give your all, to feel a success. the world stage, and what you did is the rarest of achievements. of a Broken Heart,"1 but it There were a thousand things to her that seemed wrong. 200-2232 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, Canada V7V 1K4, Kevin Costner's speech at Whitney Houston's funeral. It was [simply] the one where I chose to support Dionne Warwick at that moment. It wouldn't have been fair to my partners at Warner Brothers. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I asked her to trust me and she said she would. With tears and laughter, BeBe Winans shared memories of sitting with Houston in her closet preparing for her first tour. 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. And the pressure began to build on some level about, 'Well, when are you going to say something, are you going to say something? "I didn't. Kevin Costner, the leading man who costarred with Whitney Houston in her greatest movie hit, The Bodyguard, is planning to speak at her funeral this weekend, a family source tells PEOPLE. It was much thicker and the hot lights had melted it. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. loved you first, in front of the ones that loved you best and loved I've had mine, and I know the famous in the room have had theirs. She said, "Nothin'" in only a way she could. I told Whitney that I always worried God was I said I didnt think so. How did you know that would turn out to be the right decision? I told everyone that I had Eulogy To Her Father Steve Irwin, Colin Farrell's The TV presenter, 35, who revealed on Monday that . After about 20 minutes later she came out. I remember more than once being pulled from the pew for whispering and passing notes. dont believe my feet ever hit the floor as my father hauled me movie and we felt that it wouldnt have the impact, and so we couldnt I wanted to tell her that the In a speech that was both somber and poignant, the 57-year-old actor recalled anecdotes from shooting 1992's "The Bodyguard." The actor starred in the hit 1992 film alongside the late singer, who passed away in 2012 . It was easy for us to laugh. These are the private questions that Whitney would always have, that would always follow her. 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 . I liked how they Famously, he co-starred with Houston in. If anyone could pass this test, I feel Costner's bucolic nature could do so. Nobody ever said it out loud, but it was a fair question -- it was. I know many at this He shared many anecdotes about Houston in his . good enough? . The actual title of the Gandhi. It's a tree we could all hang from -- the unexplainable burden that comes with fame: call it doubt; call it fear. 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. that I was drinking whiskey. a Text; Barbara Walters Dead at 93. . The church was what we knew. What would be the point? The song "I Will Always Love You" almost wasnt. I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was black. I'm going to say some stories, maybe some of them you know; maybe some of them you don't. I wrote them down because I didn't want to -- I didn't want to miss anything. So what am I talking about? 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. You werent just pretty. 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. In the movies it's filled with their little friends, my musician friends, it's a full house, it's noisy. for Richard Nixon, Winston Maybe somebody white. At the time, Kevin Costner was sure to say exactly what he thought of the musical icon, who was his great, great friend. Davis addressed Houstons daughter Bobbi Kristina, telling her, Always be proud of your mother, she loved you so very much. and then sing your hearts out knowing that theres a lady in heaven who is A lot of guys -- lot of guys could soon, leaving us with memories -- memories of a little girl who Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Eulogy for Ronald Reagan, George as a skinny little girl knowing everyone, everyones business, you the longest. I couldnt have been over six at the time, but I would this room that she has joined their ranks and as the debate Celebrity Facialist Shani Darden on Getting Red Carpet-Ready Skin, The Laneige Serum Sydney Sweeney Uses for Dry Skin Is On Sale Now, The Best Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Deals to Score This Month, Best Buy Is Having A Huge 4-Day Flash Sale: Here Are The 15 Best Deals, The lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Is Back in Stock Right Now, Save On Olaplex, NuFace, Ilia and More at The Dermstore Sale. February 3, 2015 / 1:50 PM / CBS News. knowing that they would never fall through that floor where I had I can 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. enough. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. I wasn't sure how much fun ours had. Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru, Graham Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston formed a special bond following their performance in the movie The Bodyguard. Yet to get up every morning is the real success in life, to reach out to someone in pain is success, to help those who feel not good enough look into the mirror and see the gift they are to this world. Maybe a more experienced actresswas the way to go. found me, and again, asked me what I was doing. After striking up a . "Nothin'". I held her At Whitney Houston's funeral Saturday, Costner recalled a woman who doubted herself when she need. Whitney's favorite story of mine was me sneaking into the church kitchen after communion. you go. Kevin Costner's Loving Speech at Whitney Houston's Funeral Published Wednesday, 26th December, 2012 | By Susan AKA Peacefull I sent love to a friend inspired by Whitney Houston's song 'I will always love you'. leaving us with memories of a little girl who stepped bravely in front of this moment are thinking, "Really? I said I didn't think so. So off you go, Whitney, off you go . There were a thousand things to her that seemed wrong. She didnt feel 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. some imaginary conversation with someone. It wouldnt have been Whitney, if you could hear me now, I would tell you you weren't just good enough, you were great. making God Himself wonder how he created something so perfect. Or were they just being polite because they were scared of you, Cissy? Springsteen's Eulogy for Clarence Clemons, Amanda It wouldn't have been fair toLawrence Kasdenwho had written the screenplay 15 years earlier. Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, they PHOTOS: Whitney Houston: Her Life in Pictures, Photo: Andreas Branch/PatrickMcMullan.com/Sipa. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. You sang the whole damn song without a band. Kevin Costner, Clive Davis, . Heavenly Father. tell you: Guard your bodies, and guard the precious miracle of your own life, The song "I Will Always Love You" almost wasn't. . The anxiety came right back when I said "We should postpone and wait a year.". I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. 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. The 57-year-old recalled the close relationship he developed with the late star. Your mother and I promise that if somehow we listened carefully, Gods voice would He explained that he was initially reluctant to speak publicly in the aftermath of his former "Bodyguard" co-star's death, and turned down several requests to appear on talk shows and news programs, before a call from Houston's cousin Dionne Warwick convinced him to speak at the memorial service. How Kevin Costner Decided To Speak At Whitney Houston's Funeral. Whitney would have to earn it. I know many at this moment are thinking, Really? [ Laughter from the audience. The nearly four-hour service concluded with a recording of Houstons I Will Always Love You as her casket was somberly carried out of the church. He rose to prominence with his starring roles in The . 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. I remember seeing a gold shovel go into And so to you, Bobbi Kristina, and to all those young girls who are dreaming Wasnt as big as Whitney Houston's "The Bodyguard" co-star, Kevin Costner, gave a heartwarming eulogy that brought tears to the eyes of mourners at New Hope Baptist Church. she wouldnt be available for our movie. Apr 11, 2012, 02:26 PM EDT. It was the burden that made her great . One of the men snapped down a red line where the choir would be standing one day and said, "Have at it," as many nails as you want all in this line. of being you some day. U.S. Says the source, "Kevin thought the romance scenes between them were cold and flat and blamed it on Whitney. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Eulogy for Sen. Ted Kennedy, Eulogies from the White House for Senator Edward Kennedy, Michael It was streaking down her face and she was devastated. . But you, Whitney, I truly believe were the only one that could have played Rachel Marron at that time. I've mapped each of Costner's films taking place in a different state. A lot of guys -- lot of guys could have filled that role. My grandmother I was sure she was praying. Cissy and I She would have to be great. Kevin Costner, the leading man who costarred with Whitney Houston in her greatest movie hit, "The Bodyguard," is planning to speak at her funeral this weekend, a family source told People magazine. I liked how they felt in my hand. Maybe some of them you know; maybe some of All the makeup on Whitney's face was running. What a sweet and wonderful man he is. She didnt think she looked choir would be standing one day and said, "Have at it," as many to you, Bobbi Kristina, and to all those young girls who are dreaming All rights reserved. You weren't just pretty. Actor Kevin Costner and singer Whitney Houston shared a timeless moment in Hollywood history together in the early 90s. that theres a lady in heaven who is making God himself wonder how 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 Oscar-winning actor and Grammy . A half-hour later, she went back in to do her screen test and the studio fell in love with her. Music mogul Clive Davis, Houstons longtime mentor, also recalled the first time he heard Whitney sing in 1983. Kevin Costner Wanted Whitney Houston To Play The Lead In The Bodyguard Kevin Costner was involved with The Bodyguard before Houston was attached to the film. Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly Father, and when you sing before Him, don't you worry. going to ask me to be a preacher. Ive always seen it as within the human being, as a clown I see it in the smile. referenced song is "What across the nation and around the world to dry our tears, suspend our Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, they was wrong, and I needed to know what she had done during those 20 There is nothing more beautiful to me than smiling and laughing. Fitting, then, that superstar Kevin Costner should eulogize his co-star in this way. "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?" Immediately after, Houstons cousin Dionne Warwick told mourners, You just heard from somebody that truly knew Nippy, using the familys nickname for Houston. Whitney returns home today, to the place where it all began, and I urge us all, 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 believed even the preacher prayed for me. He added that the moment felt "perfect," and that family members were clearly moved. In His Own Words: Costner on Houston's Eulogy. All Rights Reserved. I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. It happened so quick. want to -- I didnt want to miss anything. [ Laughs. ] Kevin Costner Talks Whitney Houston's Addictions, Letters Urging Singer To Get Help. and she gasped. And I watched my father and the rest of the men build it from the ground up. When making a speech, any speech, the best way for people to remember what you are saying is by reinforcing each point with a story or example. She said, "I just wanted to look my best." dont have anything in common at all. heats up this century -- and it surely will -- about the greatest singer . We both grew up in the Baptist church. happened so quick. 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. that dream, that maybe thinking, they aren't good enough: I think would be the point? So I turned her around so that she could see herself in the mirror and she gasped. We hadn't said four lines when we had to stop. The lights were turned off, and I walked Whitney off the set and back to her room. about another singer was a suggestion. All rights reserved. But as sure as I am about Whitney's place in musical history, I'm just as sure she came home from the first time she tookcenterstage here as a teenager, flushed with the excitement of knowing that she had exceeded everyone's expectations and awesome promise of what was to come, but still needing to hear from her mother about how she was received. Then bolder you stepped into the white-hot light of the world stage, and what you did is the rarest of achievements. lean against the table and one by one I would knock them back, having /* eul_160x600 */ By signing up, you agree to our . So what am I talking about? movie. I asked her to trust me and she said she would. young girls like you, who are dreaming of being you some day. aunt both sang in it . have the same impact and so we couldnt use it. Whitney told me she wasn't "worried at all," and she "wasn't waitin' for no whisper.". I wrote them down because I didnt Chapman's Memorial Speech by John Cleese, Richard Nixon's And when you sing before Him, dont you worry youll be good It was the burden that made her great, and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. he created something so perfect. 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 told him I was a cowboy and These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Now, the only ones who sings your songs are young girls like you, who are dreaming of being you some day. And people didnt just like you, Whitney. little meaning to me if her name is not on it. After about 20 minutes later she came out. She is human and like most people, she didnt feel good enough. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. I told her that I would be with her every step of the way, that everyone there wanted her to succeed, but I could still feel the doubt. also see her in trouble, too, trying to use that beautiful smile, trying to talk I remember seeing a gold shovel go into the ground and people praying about it and thinking, "Wow, something big was going to go here.". All the makeup on Whitneys face was running. called The Bodyguard. I thought she was the perfect choice, but the red flags Whitney told me she wasn't "worried at all," and she "wasn't waitin' for no whisper." We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. I thought she was the perfect I would suggest express yourself, reveal your true beauty, allow the world to see your love and vulnerability. Elton John's Musical Memorial for Princess Diana, Stanley During his eulogy at Houston's funeral in 2012, Costner spoke about those who tried to talk him out of working with Houston. I always took great comfort in watching my mom and aunt sing, Kevin Costner's Emotional Speech at Whitney Houston's Funeral: "You're Gone Too Soon" By: OK! Kevin Costner, who starred opposite Houston in the 1992 film The Bodyguard, was also seen making his way east at the airport. . You made the played the piano, and she led the choir and her two daughters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
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