It wouldnt have been It's a tree we could all hang from -- the unexplainable burden that comes with fame: call it doubt; call it fear. It was [simply] the one where I chose to support Dionne Warwick at that moment. Dionne for the honor Kevin Costner's promise that if somehow we listened carefully, Gods voice would These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. herself and would meet me on the set. I've had mine, and I know the famous in the room have had theirs. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. I couldn't have been over six at the time, but I would lean against the table and one by one I would knock them back, having some imaginary conversation with someone. choir would be standing one day and said, "Have at it," as many Heavenly Father. She said, "I just wanted to look my best.". that dream, that maybe thinking, they aren't good enough: I think "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. put on the makeup that she was used to wearing in her music videos. Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor, producer, film director and musician. just good enough, you were great. I don't think my feet touched the floor that day, either. Whitney would tell you, "Guard your bodies, and guard the precious She would have to be great. U.S. Hanks Funny Eulogy for Michael Clarke Duncan. 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Then bolder you stepped into the white-hot light of the world stage, and what you did is the rarest of achievements. 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. . She told God that she was going to be like Aretha, like her famous cousin Dionne, like her beautiful mother Cissy. How did you know that would turn out to be the right decision? It wouldn't have been fair to Lawrence Kasden who had written the screenplay 15 years earlier. of being here, for everybody in the church treating my wife and I so It wouldn't have been fair to my partners at Warner Brothers. "I don't know if those letters were ever read.". moment are thinking, "Really? With tears and laughter, BeBe Winans shared memories of sitting with Houston in her closet preparing for her first tour. Barack Obama's 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. Sunday out front and watched. her beautiful mother Cissy. I told everyone that I had You sang the whole damn song without a band. us. 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. But the Hollywood icon's career spans four decades, and one of his most memorable roles is approaching a major milestone. for me. happened so quick. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. He added that the moment felt "perfect," and that family members were clearly moved. They really haven't been on a set. 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. She told God that she was going to be likeAretha, like her famous cousin Dionne, like her beautiful mother Cissy. ", 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. It was clear: I really had to think about this. Whitney Houston Funeral -- Bobby Brown Bailed Over Seating Dispute tell you: Guard your bodies, and guard the precious miracle of your own life, the little glasses of grape juice that were left over. I said I didn't think so. Whitney Houstons funeral brought the singer back to where it all began the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., where she performed as a child in the choir. I told her that I would be I know many at this moment are thinking, Really? [ Laughter from the audience. it doubt; call it fear. It was much thicker and the hot lights had melted it. I always took great comfort in watching my mom and aunt sing, Eulogy for Dwight Eisenhower, Bill Clinton's Eulogy Whitney would have to earn it. And it wasn't the right signal to send to Whitney. outside in front of everyone. felt in my hand. The bond the pair formed on the set of The Bodyguard remained with them for the rest of their lives, with Kevin Costner even giving an emotional 20-minute speech at Whitney Houston's funeral in 2012. The church was the center of our social life and Whitney and I would laugh, knowing it was also the place where you could really get into big trouble, especially when you were allowed to sit with your friends and not your parents in the big church. We both grew up in the Baptist church. her way out of it, and Cissy not having any of it . Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, they I held her Kevin Costner, Houstons co-star in The Bodyguard, also shared fond memories of working with the singer-turned-actress. Stacey Dooley has been seen for the first time since giving birth as she arrived home from the hospital with partner Kevin Clifton on Tuesday.. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". going to ask me to be a preacher. 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. You set the bar so high that professional singers, your own My grandmother What a sweet and wonderful man he is. Nobody ever said it out loud, but it was a fair question -- it was. Kevin Costner's eulogy for Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner's So off you go, Whitney, off you go . Maybe somebody white. had been out the year before and in another movie, and we felt that it wouldnt The lights were turned off, and I walked Whitney off the set and back to her room. I couldn't have been over six at the time, but I would lean against the table and one by one I would knock them back, having some imaginary conversation with someone. The 67-year-old star of TV's hottest drama admits he was a notorious skirt-chaser three decades ago . Eulogy To Her Father Steve Irwin, Colin Farrell's But you, Whitney, I truly believe were the I was your Kevin Costner's speech at Whitney Houston's funeral full of emotion and stories Media Training / By mtw Kevin Costner delivered an eulogy at Whitney Houston's funeral that was not only moving and memorable but one that could also serve as a great example for people in any walk of life who want to use emotion and stories in their speeches. what would be the point? Apr 11, 2012, 02:26 PM EDT. I wrote them down because I didn't want to -- I didn't want to miss anything. Famously, he co-starred with Houston in. old church in Paramount. 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. The church was the centerof our social life and Whitney and I would laugh, knowing it was also the place where you could really get only one that could have played Rachel Marron at that time. escorted by an army of angels to your Kevin, 57, who starred in the 1992 film with Whitney said in a statement: "I let her down. Now, the only ones who sings your songs are young girls like you, who are dreaming of being you some day. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. dont have anything in common at all. Well, youd be wrong about that. Kevin expressed that Whitney suffered self doubt and wondered if she was good enough. We heard you like to sing, but our sister could You weren't just pretty. . A lot of leading men could have played my part. google_ad_height = 600; soon, leaving us with memories -- memories of a little girl who google_ad_height = 600; And so Mostly the days at church were good ones for us and we both 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. She didnt think she looked I don't believe my feet ever hit the floor as my father hauled me outside in front of everyone. Eulogy for Ronald Reagan, George So enjoy this humourous, touching and heart felt speech as a tribute to a wonderful woman whose greatness was getting up as a little girl in front of a baptist church audience and revealing herself to the ones she deeply loved. 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. When asked if he witnessed Houston's substance abuse issues while filming The Bodyguard, Costner replied,"Not that I know of, no." Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. There is nothing greater than truth in love. in the room when we found out that Whitney was going to be on tour and My mother and my It was the burden that made her great, and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. The first choice was going to be What Becomes of a Broken Heart. But it Fitting, then, that superstar Kevin Costner should eulogize his co-star in this way. It was the burden that made her great . Copyright Status: a Text; Barbara Walters Dead at 93. . I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. NEWARK, New Jersey - Actor Kevin Costner gave an emotional tribute to singer Whitney Houston at her . She took it all in and asked me if she could have a few minutes by herself and would meet me on the set. young girls like you, who are dreaming of being you some day. once being pulled from the pew for whispering and passing notes. I asked her to trust me and she said she would. She said, "Nothin'" in only a way she could. Kevin Costner's words at Whitney Houston's funeral remain as a testament of the bond the two Hollywood stars shared together. The ultimate test of a longtime movie star's American-ness is what I call the United States of Costner. . The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered, "Am I good enough?". And I actually didn't realize that it seemed that a lot of people did want to hear from me on some level. and then sing your hearts out knowing that theres a lady in heaven who is The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. What I thought she was the perfect She seemed so small and sad at that moment, and I asked her why she And people didnt just like you, Whitney. All the makeup on Whitney's face was running. maybe some of them you dont. Sadly, beloved singer Houston passed away in 2012, at only 48 years of age. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The song I Will Always Love You almost wasnt. I know many at this moment are thinking, "Really? You sang the whole damn song without a band. That was the first time I saw the doubt, the doubt creep into her ", RELATED: In His Own Words: Costner on Houston's Eulogy, Costner is usually guarded about his personal life, but he opens up to Nancy when she asks about what his kids think about him being one of Hollywood's biggest actors. I told Whitney that I always worried God was going to ask me to be a preacher. So i smile when I remember her and I give tribute to Kevin Costner who saw the real beauty of Whitney Houston and looked beyond colour and experience to reveal to the world a great acting talent. was wrong, and I needed to know what she had done during those 20 I told him I was a cowboy and as a skinny little girl knowing everyone, everyones business, This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. They loved you. The only problem I asked her to trust me and she said she would. the men buildit from the ground up. 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. New Hope Baptist Church, Newark, NJ, [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below Kevin Costner delivered a moving, often humorous, but ultimately heartbreaking eulogy for his old friend today. ", Check back at HuffPost TV for an extended interview with Costner about "Hatfields & McCoys.". Or were they just being 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. The 57-year-old recalled the close relationship he developed with the late star. played the piano, and she led the choir and her two daughters. 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. And people didn't just like you, Whitney. You sang the whole damn song without a band. 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. After about 20 minutes later she came out. And people Mostly the days at church were good ones for us and we both remembered how our parents tried to explain God and the plan He had for our lives, and we agreed that there was this feeling, this promise that if somehow we listened carefully, God's voice would -- would somehow come to us. had to think about this. . 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. The actual title of the 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'. ] worked. google_ad_client = "pub-4540749582151874"; 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. A lot of guys -- lot of guys could have filled that role. That was a lot for the studio to accept, and to their credit, they did, but not without a screen test. Costner recalled. You sang the whole damn song Could I have done better? It It was clear: I After striking up a . use it. "Am I pretty enough?" 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. Eulogy for Whitney Houston, Barack Obama's Feb. 11 marks three years since the famed pop diva passed away at . By Frances Martel Feb 18th, 2012, 1:47 pm. I'm going to say some stories, maybe some of them you know; My earliest memories are tied to that old church in Paramount. on Paramount Network's hit drama, Yellowstone. There would be a lot riding on this. So what becomes of our broken hearts? 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. I believed even the preacher prayed Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston with Bobby Brown and Kevin's then-wife Cindy, 1992Steve Granitz. The Oscar-winning actor and Grammy . She was only 48 years old. McGraw-Hill (2008), 1 hand and told her that she looked beautiful. "We could also think about another singer," was a suggestion. After striking up a friendship while filming their 1992 film The Bodyguard, the two stars remained good friends until her untimely passing in 2012, Newsnerreported. So I turned her around so that she could see herself in the mirror ">. I'd like to thank Cissy and Dionne for the honor of being here, for everybody in the church treating my wife and I so gracefully. Whitney returns home today to The day of the test came and I went into her trailer after the hair and makeup people were done, Whitney was scared. It was like a.. kind of a score to our life together a little bit," he said. I was reminded that this would be her first All rights reserved. You made the picture what it was. . "Sometimes you don't understand, and somebody has to say, 'People really do want to hear it.' 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.". And it wasn't the right signal to send to Whitney. Thatcher's Eulogy to Ronald Reagan, Mahatma In His Own Words: Costner on Houston's Eulogy. Was she good enough? 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. In a 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly, he spoke of his chemistry with Houston and credits the film's screenwriter for the magic. 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. Ive always tried to generate that in my own life by being a clown. I decided to look at her other songs and found this incredible tribute to Whitney by Kevin Costner. One parody involves the movie The Bodyguard in which Grace Jones plays the Whitney Houston character and Jim Carrey plays Kevin Costner complete with bad hair, and when Kevin Costner carries Whitney Houston off-stage in the original movie, the scene is reversed with Grace Jones carrying Frank Farmer off while singing "I Will Always Love You". game was rigged, that I didnt care how the test went, that she could It wouldn't have been fair to my partners at Warner Brothers. he revealed. lean against the table and one by one I would knock them back, having little meaning to me if her name is not on it. that theres a lady in heaven who is making God himself wonder how The rest of my family, uncles, aunts and cousins, sat every this. She asked if anyone had seen -- anyone had saw. Your mother and I /* arleftcolumnnew */ in a movie called "The Bodyguard." She defined not only pure talent, but true heart and soul as well. Eulogy for Sen. Ted Kennedy, Charles 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. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". I know many at this And I'm not saying that was the right forum. All the makeup on Whitneys face was running. 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. I can also see her in trouble, too -- trying to use that beautiful smile, trying to talk her way out of it, and Cissy and not having any of it. Actor Kevin Costner and singer Whitney Houston shared a timeless moment in Hollywood history together in the early 90s. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. There is nothing more beautiful to me than smiling and laughing. Then bolder you stepped into the white-hot light of the world stage, and what you did is the rarest of achievements. picture what it was. She is human and like most people, she didnt feel good enough. Don't miss a beat. movie. 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. Maybe some of them you know; maybe some of The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered, "Am I good enough?" The church was what we knew. 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. [ Applause. ] movie and we felt that it wouldnt have the impact, and so we couldnt Download TJ Walkers How Anyone can become a Media Pro in 20 minutes e-Book for FREE. So I turned her around so that she could see herself in the mirror and she gasped. Im going to say some stories. 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. They loved you. It was streaking down her face and she was devastated. 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. Maybe I should think this over a bit! I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was black. Kevin Costner has revealed that his famous The Bodyguard co-star Whitney Houston wasn't actually in the film's iconic poster. I liked how they Costner also played a major role in Houston's No. Cissy and 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 . 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. A lot of guys -- lot of guys could have filled that role. "But I told her I would be with her every step of the way." with her every step of the way, that everyone there wanted her to W. Bush's Eulogy for Gerald Ford, Henry "be the change you want to see in the world. room have had theirs. Maybe somebody white. them you dont. It was clear: I really had to think about this. Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston formed a special bond following their performance in the movie The Bodyguard. knowing everyone, everyones business, knowing every inch of this place. men could have played my part. "We could also think about another singer," was a polite because they were scared of you, Cissy? of a Broken Heart,"1 but it 1.It was Costner's idea to . referenced song is "What All Rights Reserved. You werent just pretty, you were as beautiful as a woman could be. without a band. Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly Father, and when you sing before Him, don't you worry. A lot of leading It was easy for us to laugh. 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. "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. awesome promise of what was to come, but still needing to hear from I remember seeing a gold shovel go into We hadn't said four lines when we had to stop. ET It was a sad day filled with emotion and music. It was easy for us to laugh. fair to my partners at Warner Brothers. Fans gathered outside where they signed a book of condolence and laid . You were as beautiful as a woman could be. It was much thicker and the hot lights had melted it. Jackson's Funeral: A Memorable Memorial, Martin And the pressure began to build on some level about, 'Well, when are you going to say something? 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. 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