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Kevin Costner, who starred with Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard, pays tribute to the pop icon at her funeral in New Jersey. 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 wasn't as big as this.“My grandmother played the piano, she led the choir and her two daughters - my mum and her aunt both sang in it.“I thought she was the perfect choice, but the red flag came out immediately: maybe I should think this over a bit.“I was reminded this would be her first acting role - you could also think about another singer was a suggestion, maybe somebody white.“Nobody ever said it out loud, but it was a fair question, there would be a lot riding on this, maybe a more experienced actress was the way to go. Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly father, and when you sing before him don’t you worry, you’ll be good enough. You’re white. So what are you talking about Kevin Costner? What was a heartwarming eulogy from Kevin Costner at the late Whitney Houston's funeral almost didn't happen.. Complete Full Transcript, Dialogue, Remarks, Saying, Quotes, Words And Text. There was one notion that maybe I would go on the Image Awards and present a film clip, which would be one or two lines and here's the clip, and she meant a lot more to me than that. ©2020 Verizon Media. It wasn't supposed to be in the movie.“The first choice was going to be What Becomes of the Broken Hearted but it had been out the year before in another movie and we thought it wouldn't have the impact, so we couldn't use it.“So, what becomes of the broken hearted?
He told Cooper he received a draft of the script for the proposed sequel on Aug. 31, 1997, the day before Diana's fatal Paris car crash.Trending stories,celebrity news and all the best of TODAY. Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston shared career success in "The Bodyguard" and remained close friends after the 1992 film but it wasn't until Houston's surprise death … Whitney Houston's Bodyguard co-star Kevin Costner led the heartfelt tributes to “his sweet miracle” Whitney Houston during her funeral service in Newark. “I elected to let Whitney have her life after 'The Bodyguard. Sometimes you don't understand, and somebody has to say, 'People really do want to hear it.' She’s black. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. In an interview about his upcoming History Channel miniseries "And the truth is, I don't really know how I feel at that moment about anything. You can unsubscribe at any time.Rescuer: Scene from The Bodyguard where Kevin Costner played Whitney's knight in shining armour At Houston's funeral, Costner described the "Whitney that I knew” as someone who lacked self-confidence and always questioned her own abilities. '"Like the first film, Costner would play a bodyguard who protects a famous woman from paparazzi and stalkers and then becomes romantically involved with her. Wearing a black suit and tie the Hollywood actor, told the congregation: "Whitney returns home today'Whitney Houston's Bodyguard co-star Kevin Costner led the heartfelt tributes to “his sweet miracle” Whitney Houston during her funeral service in Newark.The Oscar winning actor was close to tears tears in front of the congregation which included Whitney's pop superstar friend Mariah Carey,singing Legend Stevie Wonder and pop stars including Alicia Keys, R. Kelly and popular American film star Tyler Perry.In his speech, he also told the congregation how the song I Will Always Love You almost didn't come to light - because Whitney was wracked with self-doubt about appearing in the hit film.Producers on the film nearly chose What Becomes of the Broken Hearted by Jimmy Ruffin.Kevin explained: “The song I Will Always Love You almost wasn't.