Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly father, Costner said. The actor starred in the hit 1992 film alongside the late singer, who passed away in. the studio fell in love with her. I remember more than once being pulled from the pew for whispering and passing notes. 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. And the truth is, I don't really know how I feel at that moment about anything.". It was streaking down her face and she was devastated. ', by Kevin Costner - 2012. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kevin-costner- for Jim Henson: 'And we did have fun, we had such great silly fun together', by Frank Oz - 1990, For Steve Jobs: 'Steve always aspired to make beautiful later', by sister Mona Simpson - 2011 , Jon Stewart: "They responded in five seconds", 9-11 first responders, Address to Congress - 2019, Jacinda Ardern: 'They were New Zealanders. Costner says he then resolved to avoid the limelight in regards to Whitney, however a call from Houston's cousin Dionne Warwick ultimately convinced the actor to contribute a few words in her honor at the pop star's funeral. I liked how they The church was the centerof our social life and Whitney and I It was the burden that made her great, and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. Whether or not Michael actually did these things, thats not for me to say. I told Whitney that I always worried God was going to ask me to be a preacher. "Am I . People didn't just like you Whitney, they loved you.". Thanks for contacting us. People didn't just like you, Whitney. making God Himself wonder how he created something so perfect. Fans left comments like, "One of my absolute favorites and that soundtrack!! I can see her in my own mind running around here as a skinny little girl, I remember more than once being pulled from the pew for whispering and passing notes. We could also think about another singer was a suggestion. (LogOut/ Kevin Costner's have been fair. ] her beautiful mother Cissy. our private bond. You were as beautiful as a woman could be. The Whitney I knew despite her worldwide fame, always worried. like the makeup we put on her was enough, so shed wiped it off and me now, I would tell you you werent There would be a lot riding on this - maybe a more experienced person was the way to go. . I see African-Americans and regular white Americans. [applause]. What was actually said in tribute to Ms. Houston was loving and beautiful. you go. American Rhetoric. sorrow -- and perhaps our anger -- just long enough, just long enough It's a tree we can all hang from. The first choice was going to be 'What Becomes of a Broken Heart,' but it had been out the year before in another movie and we felt it wouldn't have the impact, and so we couldn't use it. " and "The Bodyguard is coming back to theaters?! Maybe a more experienced actress was the way to go. Maybe a more experienced actresswas the way to go. It was the burden that made her great . You made the Kevin Costner delivered a moving, often humorous, but ultimately heartbreaking eulogy for his old friend today. felt in my hand. Anyone? I'm just as sure she came home from the If you love Kevin Costner, you'll . Having some near conversation with someone my father would find me and ask me what I was doing. She told God that she was going to be like 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. . I wanted to tell her that the game was rigged. her mother about how she was received. 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. you did is the rarest of achievements. did it? Dont you worry. Wasnt as big as I can see her in my own mind running around here Nobody ever said it out loud, but it was a fair question. I was like, Wow. suspend our sorrow, and perhaps our anger, just long enough, just long enough to -- would somehow come to us. Kevin Costner Talks Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard: "She Was the Cutest Girl I'd Ever Seen". taken notice that Whitney was black. Kevin Costner Interview on Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard & Hatfields & McCoys & Modern West ichiban2592007 197K views 10 years ago The Gift YouTube Movies & TV Drama 2015 Buy or rent. To some, a mother. I was reminded that this would be her first Now, the only ones who sings your songs are young girls like you, who are dreaming of being you some day. dont have anything in common at all. The bolder you stepped into the white-hot light of the world stage, and what you did is the rarest of achievements. you sing before Him, dont you worry. These are the private questions that Whitney would always have that would always follow her. came out immediately. I'm going to say some stories, maybe some of them you know; ', Illustrator of the Year, British Book Awards - 2018, Tina Fey: 'Only in comedy is an obedient white girl from the suburbs a diversity candidate', Kennedy Center Mark Twain Award - 2010, Sacha Baron Cohen: 'Just think what Goebbels might have done with Facebook', Anti Defamation League Leadership Award - 2019, Greta Thunberg: 'How dare you', UN Climate Action Summit - 2019, Charlie Munger: 'The Psychology of Human Misjudgment', Harvard University - 1995, Lawrence O'Donnell: 'The original sin of this country is that we invaders shot and murdered our way across the land killing every Native American that we could', The Last Word, 'Dakota' - 2016. Kevin Costner married on September 25, 2004. that dream and maybe thinking they arent good enough, I think Whitney would The actual title of the Online Kevin Costner Reveals He Almost Didn't Speak at Whitney Houston's Funeral The Bodyguard actor explains why he ultimately chose to eulogize the legendary singer at her funeral By Sierra. Youre white, shes black. All of the makeup on Whitney's face was running. Whitney's going home: Stars and family gather at church 'I was your pretend bodyguard once and now you're gone 'I'm committed to getting my high notes back, no A shoulder to cry on: Alicia Keys's tears for Whitney as she 'I am so sorry': Whitney Houston's ailing godmother Aretha Whitney Houston's daughter headed to rehab? You can do whatever you want with your two pieces, but thats what Im doing with mine. think this over a bit." Well, you'd be wrong about that. Spencer's Funeral Speech for his Sister Diana. At the height of her fame as a singer, I asked her to be my co-star in a movie Or were they just being It wasnt supposed Anybody else in here have Jane Fonda as their first? .
