Frank farmer kevin costner is a secret service agent hired to protect worldfamous actress and artist rachel maron. Feb 18, 2012 whitney houston and kevin costner in the bodyguard. Kevin costner to speak at whitney houston s funeral this saturday. Lawrence kasdan originally wrote his script for the bodyguard in the late 1960s as a vehicle for steve mcqueen. May 23, 2012 actor kevin costner was still writing the memorial speech he delivered whitney houstons funeral an hour before his the bodyguard costar was laid to rest in her native new jersey. The bodyguard by mick jackson kevin costner, whitney. Mar 14, 2012 whitney houston, with whom it was impossible not to fall in love, and kevin costner, who because of late 90s flops is underrated as an actor and leading man, were its perfect conduits. Jun 20, 2000 aninsiders biography of the late great whitney houston by the marginal kevin ammons. Apr 11, 2012 in an upcoming interview with anderson cooper, kevin costner tells the talkshow host he twice wrote letters to his bodyguard costar whitney houston to try and encourage her to conquer her.
An insiders biography of whitney houston, kevin ammons, a former boyfriend of houstons publicist regina brown, portrays bobby brown as the brazen. Houston released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have been certified. Houston made it into the 2009 guinness book of world. It was also his idea for her to start i will always love you a capella. Although kevin costner and whitney houston werent lifelong friends or relatives, kevin still did an excellent job memorializing whitneys life in a memorable way. Kevin costners heartfelt tribute to dead friend whitney. Shhhhiiii whitney said, trying hard not to curse aloud. Kevin didnt want to bombard her like the rest, so he waited off to the side until the crowds died down. Kevin costner on family, being lucky, and remembering whitney. Kevin costner drops whitney houston bombshell about. Kevin costner and whitney houston shared career success in the bodyguard and remained close friends after the 1992 film but it wasnt until houston s surprise death in february that the actor. Whitney houston talks about the men in her life and the rumors, lies and insults that are the high price of fame interview by lynn norment ebony may, 1991 as whitney houston has painfully discovered, the price of fame is high. Transcript for kevin costner mourns whitney houstons death this transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
Kevin costner to speak at whitney houstons funeral newsone. Whitney houstons first leading man, the bodyguard actor kevin costner, will speak at her starstudded funeral saturday, people. Feb 18, 2012 some 1,500 invited guests descended upon newark, n. Kevin costner talked movingly about his friendship with whitney houston. Kevin costners emotional speech at whitney houstons funeral. Kevin costner, 57, whitney houstons costar in her 1992 debut film, the bodyguard, will speak at her funeral saturday in newark, new jersey, reports people magazine.
Kevin costner on the miracle that was whitney cbs news. Whitney houston, with whom it was impossible not to fall in love, and kevin costner, who because of late 90s flops is underrated as an actor and leading man, were its perfect conduits. Whitneys the bodyguard costar to speak at service, while exhubby bobby brown scores an invite. Costner opened up about why the movie still resonates with fans today. Kevin costner and whitney houston in the bodyguard. Kevin costner says princess diana was nervous about their. Dec 22, 20 what a truly sentimental man kevin costner is toward the woman he loves if you listen to kevin s eulogy he is describing in great details his love for whitney. A condolence book where mourners can pen a final message to her is on a stand in front. Whitney houston and kevin costner in the bodyguard. Not looking where he was going, he smacked himself right unto whitney houston herself.
The surprising connection between whitney houston and. Some 1,500 invited guests descended upon newark, n. In addition, both aretha franklin and stevie wonder will sing at the service, and houston s record producer from the very beginning of her career, clive davis. In the film, the secondhighestgrossing film of the year, she costars with kevin. What was a heartwarming eulogy from kevin costner at the late whitney houstons funeral almost didnt happen the bodyguard actor, who. Kevin costner s speech at whitney houston s funeral duration.
Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Costner said he and houston did not seemingly have a lot in common shes a girl, youre a boy. Whitney houston remembered by kevin costner as the. Whitney houston and kevin costner played costars and romantic interests in 1992s the bodyguard. Jun 22, 2019 kevin costner is dropping a bombshell about that iconic movie poster for his 1992 film with whitney houston, the bodyguard. In addition, both aretha franklin and stevie wonder will sing at the service, and houstons record producer from the very beginning of her career, clive davis. Kevin costners eulogy to whitney houston shows how a speaker. Kevin costner to speak at whitney houstons funeral this saturday. In this case it is a colorblind love that none of us knew existed. Cnn the actor, who was the leading man in whitneys most famous film role as rachel marrin in. May 17, 2012 in this sundays issue of parade, kevin costner, 57, opens up about whitney houston, his late friend and costar in the bodyguard, as well as his family, what he prays for, and more.
The song, of course, was partons number one hit, i will always love you, and the singer was none other than whitney houston. Actordirector kevin costner told a lessonladen story about casting the i will always. Costner, who was the films producer as well as whitney s costar, suggested whitney for the role of singer rachel marron. Actor kevin costner was still writing the memorial speech he delivered whitney houstons funeral an hour before his the bodyguard costar was laid to rest in her native new jersey. 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. Costner, who was the films producer as well as whitneys costar, suggested whitney for the role of singer rachel marron. They are a lovely digital scrapbookmemorial book of that moment, and shows how easily people from widely varying background, and some would say opposing backgrounds, can unite around a single idea. Kevin costner on whitney houston and his new tv western. Kevin costner addresses the congregation at whitney houstons funeral picture. Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly father, and when you sing before him, dont you worry.
Feb 19, 2012 kevin costner s speech at whitney houston s funeral was as moving, and as insightful, as any monologue he has ever delivered in his movies. Kevin costner finished whitney houston tribute on the way to. Transcript for kevin costner mourns whitney houston s death this transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. Kevin costner has spoken in greater depth about his plans to have the illfated royal play a loveinterest role similar to whitney houston in the first film, in a recent interview with peopletv. Warner brothers cbs remember the sweet miracle of whitney, actordirector kevin costner urged mourners today at the funeral service for. Address at the public memorial for whitney houston rhetoric.
T he american actor and the late songstress played a. Whitney s the bodyguard costar to speak at service, while exhubby bobby brown scores an invite. Feb 18, 2012 kevin costner, who starred with whitney houston in the bodyguard, pays tribute to the pop icon at her funeral in new jersey. Feb 18, 2012 whitney houstons bodyguard costar kevin costner led the heartfelt tributes to his sweet miracle whitney houston during her funeral service in newark. Kevin costner gives emotional speech at whitney houstons. Kevin costner to speak at whitney houstons funeral. This feels right, said actor kevin costner from the podium at newarks new hope baptist church where he was one of a handful of speakers to honor the late whitney houston.
Whitney houstons the bodyguard costar, kevin costner, gave a. Kevin costner to speak at whitney houstons funeral this. What a truly sentimental man kevin costner is toward the woman he loves if you listen to kevins eulogy he is describing in great details his love for whitney. Kevin costner asked parton if they could use the song in the bodyguard. According to cnn, a source involved in the funeral plans says that whitneys costar in her hit movie the bodyguard, kevin costner, will be speaking at the service. Kevin costner, alicia keys and stevie wonder pay tribute.
I looked at her and said, well, i guess the telephone book is next, huh. Kevin costner delivered a moving, often humorous, but ultimately. Frank farmer kevin costner is a secret service agent hired to. Whitney houstons bodyguard costar kevin costner led the heartfelt tributes to his sweet miracle whitney houston during her funeral service in newark. Kevin costner, who starred with whitney houston in the bodyguard, pays tribute to the pop icon at her.
Whitney houston remembered by kevin costner as the greatest. Apr 29, 2014 kevin costner and whitney houston in the bodyguard. In this sundays issue of parade, kevin costner, 57, opens up about whitney houston, his late friend and costar in the bodyguard, as well as his family, what he prays for, and more. Get the best deals on whitney houston memorabilia when you shop the.
Kevin costners speech at whitney houstons funeral was as moving, and as insightful, as any monologue he has ever delivered in his movies. Among those honoring whitney houston today was the bodyguard costar kevin costner, who told the story of how he got to work with her in that film, what the two had in common and what it meant to him t. Kevin costner, alicia keys and stevie wonder pay tribute at. Kevin costners eulogy for whitney houston new york post. Kevin costner address at the public memorial for whitney houston. According to cnn, a source involved in the funeral plans says that whitney s costar in her hit movie the bodyguard, kevin costner, will be speaking at the service. Get the best deals on whitney houston memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. Kevin costners emotional speech in full at whitney houstons funeral. After about 20 minutes, he walked back into her direction. Aninsiders biography of the late great whitney houston by the marginal kevin ammons. Kevin costners emotional speech at whitney houstons. Celebrity whitney houston remembered by kevin costner as the greatest the bodyguard actor relives pop divas first screen test in a poignant.
Kevin costner applauded for emotional speech at whitney houstons funeral. Address at the public memorial for whitney houston. Kevin costner says princess diana was nervous about. Houston made it into the 2009 guinness book of world records as the most awarded female artist of all time. Nov 27, 2017 kevin costners emotional speech in full at whitney houstons funeral youtube. Whitney houston talks about the men in her life and the. Mr ammons is clearly a great fan, a wannabe star who used his extra marital relationship with a woman who worked for whitney to try to get close to her in the hope of being able to further his own career. Kevin costner reflects on whitney houston funeral youtube. Kevin costner suggested casting her in the bodyguard 20. Kevin costner, who starred with whitney houston in the bodyguard, pays tribute to the pop icon at her funeral in new jersey. Celebrity whitney houston remembered by kevin costner as the greatest the bodyguard actor relives pop divas first screen test in a poignant eulogy on saturday at new hope baptist church. In a moving eulogy at her memorial service, costner.
Kevin costner finished whitney houston tribute on the way. Costner is also celebrating the 25th anniversary of the bodyguard the hit drama in which he costarred with the late whitney houston. He gave whitney acting lessons while she gave him singing lessons on set. Kevin costner reveals he almost didnt speak at whitney. Kevin costner and whitney houston stars in a romantic suspense thriller about an exsecret service agentturnedprofessionalbodyguard, who never leaves anything up to chance. Kevin costner will reportedly speak at whitney houstons funeral on saturday, two decades after he starred opposite the singing superstar in the bodyguard. Kevin costners speech at whitney houstons funeral youtube. Whitney houstons the bodyguard costar, kevin costner, gave a heartwarming eulogy that brought tears to the eyes of mourners at new hope baptist church. Kevin costner is dropping a bombshell about that iconic movie poster for his 1992 film with whitney houston, the bodyguard. Feb 18, 2012 kevin costner addresses the congregation at whitney houstons funeral picture.
He starts out the eulogy explaining how despite popular belief, they have a lot in common. When imperious musical superstar whitney houston begins receiving death threats, she is compelled to hire a bodyguard. First off, id like to say thanks for the archival retweets. Kevin costner celebrity profile check out the latest kevin costner photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. One of the most touching speeches at whitney houstons funeral came from an unlikely source. Warner brotherscourtesy everett collection click to share on facebook opens in new window. I hope kevin will write a book about this incredible love story he and whitney shared for the romantics in all of us. Kevin costner, whitney houstons leading man in the bodyguard. Star crossed lovers chapter 1, a bodyguard, 1992 fanfic. Kevin costner suggested casting her in the bodyguard. Kevin costner reveals worry at whitney houston funeral day.
Feb 18, 2012 this feels right, said actor kevin costner from the podium at newarks new hope baptist church where he was one of a handful of speakers to honor the late whitney houston. Kevin costners speech at the whitney houston funeral. Whitney elizabeth houston august 9, 1963 february 11, 2012 was an american singer and actress. Kevin costner confessed the startling truth about his 15year marriage. Kevin costner mourns whitney houstons death video abc news. Kevin costner to speak at whitney houstons funeral service. She was cited as the most awarded female artist of all time by guinness world records and remains one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide. Kevin costner surprised by link to whitney houston abc news. He was praised for his moving tribute to whitney houston at her funeral in february but kevin costner has revealed that he did not want to. Kevin costner has said some people disapproved of him choosing whitney houston to star opposite him in the bodyguard because she was black. When the studio balked at hiring a novice actor, costner fought for her. In an upcoming interview with anderson cooper, kevin costner tells the talkshow host he twice wrote letters to his bodyguard costar whitney houston to try and encourage her to conquer her.
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