The shot for the poster didn't take take place on the day the memorable scene was filmed, but Costner knew it would make for a perfect poster. Oh, yes. Am I pretty enough? "Whitney, if you could hear me now, I would tell you, you weren't just good enough, you were great. Houston's acting was praised by some reviewers and the film did very well at the box office. I wrote em down because I didnt want to miss anything. Kevin Costner currently resides in California at the age of 66. Georgia Slater is a writer/reporter on the Parents team at PEOPLE. Still, sources insist Kevin never stopped carrying the torch for Whitney and even reached out to her in letters during the drug struggles that claimed her life in 2012. RELATED - What Whitney Houston was already a star before her film debut in The Bodyguard, but the movie made her a global icon. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. When the movie was being filmed, Houston was only 29 years old. I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was black. The film would go on to gross more than $400 million at the worldwide box office, and the diamond-selling soundtrack spawned Houston's game-changing rendition of [article id="1679201"]"I Will Always Love You,"[/article] the best-selling single of all time. In addition, according to Far Out Magazine, The Shawshank Redemption had delays of its own, which made delaying the project even longer for Costner impossible. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. National ENQUIRER has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Whitney Houstons The Bodyguard co-star, Kevin Costner, gave a heartwarming eulogy that brought tears to the eyes of mourners at New Hope Baptist Church. The film was a huge box office success, with its power ballad-full soundtrack from Whitney selling millions of copies around the world, including her cover of 'I Will Always Love You'. [Laughs.]. Whitney if you could hear me now I would tell you, you werent just good enough you were great. Meanwhile, womanizer Kevin who later called Whitney my one true love insists his marriage to college sweetheart Cindy was already in tatters when he signed on for the film. It was a reminder that Houston pushed through and overcame the fears that plagued her twenty years earlier. But our sister could really sing. '", Related: How Dolly Parton Made And Spent The Royalties From Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You'. You'll be good enough.". 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 Bodyguard. I know many at this moment are thinking, Really? [Laughter from the audience.] He still is working in Hollywood, playing John Dutton on the set of Yellowstone. In addition, its $175 million budget was a ridiculous number at the time, With such a budget, the film was expected to make triple the amount. There was a grace that kept on carrying her. "We could also think about another singer was a suggestion. "The church was what we knew. $8.00 + $3.50 shipping . ", But he quickly realised that no one else could play the character Rachel, and was willing to wait a year for Whitney to accept the role: "I just thought she was that right.". A lot of leading men could have played my part, a lot of guys could have filled that role, but you, Whitney, I truly believed that you were the only one who that could have played Rachel Marin at that time. "Off you go, Whitney, off you go," Costner continued tears, "Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly father. 'Bangerz' Was A Party, But It Also Gave Miley Cyrus A Mature Look At Love, Co-writer Oren Yoel looks back on 'Adore You,' Miley's major leap into adulthood, and the album's legacy a decade on, From Clubs And Counter-Culture, A Queer Rap Renaissance Emerged In New York, A decade ago, they always seemed to be at the same parties. Am I pretty enough? The trouble is as real as the achievement, but it does not tarnish it.. 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The 67-year-old star of TVs hottest drama admits he was a notorious skirt-chaser three decades ago leading to the 1994 divorce from first wife Cindy, mom of Annie, 37, Lily, 35, and Joe, 33, three of his seven kids. After all, Whitney Houston wasnt even present. The poster is also super recognizable, with Costner seemingly carrying Houston in his arms from one of the movies scenes. 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. 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And so to you, Bobbi Kristina, and to all those young girls who are dreaming that dream and maybe thinking they arent 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 theres a lady in heaven who is making God Himself wonder how he created something so perfect. Whitney Houston was laid to rest in her home state of New Jersey. Feeling insecure, Houston scrubbed her camera-ready makeup job in favor of the thick layer of cover-up she used on the road. Kevin Costner Believed Whitney Houston Was Perfect for The Bodyguard Despite Warnings Hindsight is always 20/20. It became the second highest-grossing film of 1992 and the 10th highest-grossing film of all time. 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At the time, 29-year-old Houston was a celebrated singer but not known for her acting. You were as beautiful as a woman could be," Costner said. This is how Houston overcame her fear and stepped into the most successful period of her career. Although The Shawshank Redemption didn't put up the same numbers as Waterworld, it would turn into a cult-classic in the years that followed it release, and arguably among the greatest movies ever. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. However, it turns out thats not actually Whitney. When she got the starring role in The Bodyguard alongside Kevin Costner, she was full of insecurity. It wasnt as big as this. My only complaint is that the menu system on the DVD makes you click four times before you can find someone in the address book, set an alarm, or perform a additional functions. I tried to identify it in my eulogy. escorted by an army of angels to your Heavenly Father. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. She had gone home and that was her double, and her head was buried into my shoulder, which was appropriate anyway. Will they like me?' "He said: 'I promise you I will not let you fall. RELATED - What Happened Between Kevin Costner And Whitney Houston? He couldnt keep his eyes off her and went out of his way to make her comfortable in her first film role, a source spills. Costner reassured her that he "would be with her every step of the way" and that everyone wanted her to succeed. The Bodyguard is Whitney Houston's biggest movie, but it turns out that's not her on the poster. Kevin Costner gave a loving eulogy at Whitney Houston's funeral Kevin gave a beautiful tribute to Whitney at her funeral. Michael Ferguson/PHOTOlink.net Newscom/Mega Agency. But thats actually not the case, as the Yellowstone actor explained to EW: That wasnt even Whitney actually. I was your pretend bodyguard once not so long ago, and now youre gone too soon, leaving us with 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. 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. It was the burden that made her great . . Kevin went on to date a string of Hollywoods hottest honeys from Angie Everhart to Mira Sorvino to Naomi Campbell. Maybe I should think this over a bit! Although given how busy Houston presumably was with the movie and her music career, it does make logistical sense. Thank you for signing up to CinemaBlend. 1pm - 4pm, I'd Really Love To See You Tonight The poster for the 1992 film sees Costners bodyguard carrying Whitney's pop star Rachel Marron out of a nightclub, after a riot breaks out at a show. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. It was important.. Never forgetting that Cissy and Bobbi Kristina sit among us. She was never arrogant. The film forged a strong friendship between Houston and Costner, who attended and spoke at her funeral in 2012. Maybe a more experienced actress was the way to go. It was our private bond," hesaid. She was frightened. Shes a girl, youre a boy. It was easy for us to laugh," Costner said at Whitney's funeral. . By Ashley Nickell / March 1, 2022 8:35 am EST. And people didnt just like you, Whitney they loved you. Still, the singer zeroed in on a million things she imagined to be wrong. Entdecke The Bodyguard - Kevin Costner - Whitney Houston - VHS versiegelt - kostenloser Versand in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! In the past, every hit we shared with pure joy. 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The 64-year-old actor made the surprising revelation about the 1992 flick explaining that he was carrying one of Whitney's body doubles after she'd left the set for the day. "That wasnt even Whitney actually, Costner told Entertainment Weekly of the little known secret. It just caught [Houston] at a really high moment or actually created a high moment for her. At the time, Whitney was set to wed pop star Bobby Brown and shut down her romance with Kevin when the film wrapped, spies say. Am I pretty enough? ", Related: What We Know About the Whitney Houston Biopic. Houston had applied her own makeup, the same thick makeup she wore for her music videos. [Applause.]. "Call it doubt, call it fear, I've had mine," Costner said of the internal struggles that come with fame. It was. After all, she was an insanely popular recording artist who had generations of fans at the time (and still does). If God be for you, who can be against you? There would be a lot riding on this. Maybe somebody white. RELATED - Julia Roberts Made The Biggest Mistake Of Her Career Rejecting An Oscar-Winning Role For A Commercial Flop. "I just wanted to look my best," she told Costner. So, when Costner walked into the church for the funeral service, he thought he knew how it would play out, but he revealed that the church was instead electric. Costner goes on to highlight the twos relationship, how they were more similar than many guessed. However, he has credited their onscreen chemistry to Lawrence Kasdans screenplay: [It was a] very funny, acidic kind of relationship that was unique. For more on the 2022 SAG Awards, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. The actor had his own ideas for the film's script, which had been hanging around for nearly 20 years. What Happened Between Kevin Costner And Whitney Houston? This film marked the entry of Whitney Houston into the cinema. "Waterworld had turned from a passion project into a mess, and Costner was carrying most of the burden on his own shoulders," the magazine writes. When [Whitney died], immediately people were on the airwaves talking about it. Whitney Houston's career was soaring in the 1980s. . So off you go, Whitney, off you go . Your mother and I had a lot in common. ", Aware of the scrutiny she would get as a popstar becoming a Hollywood star, much like Madonna, she worried that "people would dog me before they gave me the opportunity to do the job.". The poster is also super recognizable, with Costner seemingly carrying Houston in his arms from one of the movies scenes. That kind of makeup melted under the studio lights, but Houston didn't like the way the lighter makeup made her look. Afteer Costner became a Hollywood star thanks to Dances with Wolves, he helped push The Bodyguard into production. While the public sees a finished product with new movies, its always thrilling to get an insider perspective on how the sausage gets made. It sure looked like any fears Houston had about stepping into her first film were proven to be unfounded. He loves music and is obsessed with pop culture. "When movies are working at their very best, they're about moments and images that you'll never ever forget," said Costner. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. I loved her very much. By then, Whitney was having a great pop career, and was considering acting too. It was clear I really had to think about this. He continued, "We have a moment of her in that movie we'll never ever forget that and I think that when movies are working at their best, that's what can happen.". Who Is Halestorm's Leading Lady, Lzzy Hale? And so they sent me like five mockups where they put her head [on it] where shes looking [out]. She sang the first part of it a cappella and musically the world was never the same.". I was writing [my eulogy] on the plane, in the limo, in bed. It went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for 14 weeks. Also, actress Christine -Dennard claimed he was -bedding her during his -marriage to Cindy, as did a beautiful Boston public relations pro. Later in that same interview, Kevin Costner explained why the poster for The Bodyguard stood out to him so much. Restaurateur Cindys publicist and a waitress at her Pasadena eatery each claimed Kevin came on to them in the early 90s. 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. Paul Phear It would settle on a recoup of the investment, along with a decent profit, as the film made $264 million. The soundtrack would go on to be a huge success and Houston's film career was only getting started. Her second album included the worldwide hit "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" and once again took Houston to the top of the charts. Yellowstone star Kevin Costner once opened up about his unique relationship with singer Whitney Houston after her death. Filmmakers were concerned, however, suggesting they should "think about another singer maybe somebody white." Now the only ones who sing your songs are young girls like you who are dreaming of being you some day. The poster for the 1992 film sees Costners He's since been able to work himself up to reviews, phoners, and press junkets-- and is now able to appear on camera with some of his famous actors just not as he would have predicted as a kid. "At the height of her fame as a singer, I asked her to be my co-star," Costner recalled on Saturday. Both Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner grew up Baptist. Yellowstone macho man Kevin Costner plunged into a forbidden love affair with his leading lady Whitney Houston just like their characters in their movie hit The Bodyguard as his first marriage crumbled from his cheating, insiders say. Yellowstone Star Kevin Costner Emotionally Detailed Unique Relationship with Whitney Houston After Her Death. Her voice was unlike any other in popular music at the time. You sang the whole damn song without a band. However, she wanted to start with smaller roles, telling Rolling Stone: "I never thought I'd be co-starring with Kevin Costner! Simply the Worlds Most Interesting Travel Site. Although A-list actors get the best scripts in Hollywood, this can make things that much more stressful, especially when it comes to choosing the right film. However, he also told her not to get acting lessons. Wet Wet Wet You sang the whole damn song without a band. He continued, referencing Houston's chart-topping cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You": "I don't think we'll ever forget when that little song came out, that she just blew up. Most assume that the famous movie poster for 1992s The Bodyguard features Kevin Costners titular bodyguard carrying Whitney Houston, who plays a pop star, outside of a nightclub after one of her shows descends into chaos. We've seen several actors regret their choices. The Bodyguard (VHS, 1993) Kevin Costner Whitney Houston On top of starring as Frank Farmer, Kevin Costner was also a producer on The Bodyguard. You sang the whole damn song without a band," he added. Kevin Costner was among the list of high-profile figures who spoke at Whitney Houston's funeral service, held Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, New Jersey. She was only 48 years old. In the movie, they end up sizzling in bed. Maybe some of them you know; maybe some of them you dont. "Whitney, if you could hear me now, I would tell you: You werent just good enough. Kevin Costner Believed Whitney Houston Was Perfect for The Bodyguard Despite Warnings. And with so many people out there currently thinking about Whitney Houstons legacy and struggles thanks to her recent biopic, smart money says that the 1992 drama is going to be getting plenty of re-watches. I think about Whitney a little bit the way I think about the Kennedys, I know theres trouble, but I choose to think about a lot of other stuff. Kevin Costner looks back on fondly his friendship with the late Whitney Houston, and ahead of Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards, he told PEOPLE how he 2 min read Whitney Houston was said to be declining in terms of her popularity when her And people didn't just like you Whitney, they loved you. By the early 1990s, Kevin Costner was cast as the lead in the film, and he quickly became heavily involved in the production's development. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. At the time, this set a record for the longest-running number one on the chart. Kevin Costner starred opposite Whitney Houston in the 1992 film but revealed it was one of her doubles who he is carrying in the scene Kevin Costner has revealed that his famous The Bodyguard co-star Whitney Houston wasn't actually in the film's iconic poster. Brenda Alexander 10/24/2022. Her debut album had a string of hit singles and won several awards. She had gone home and that was her double, and her head was buried into my shoulder, which was appropriate anyway. Taking on Waterworld instead of The Shawshank Redemption wasn't Kevin Costner's best decision. While Whitney Houstons voice and performance is all over The Bodyguard, it turns out that the poster wasnt actually her. It wasnt special photography; it wasnt anything. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. However, the script was rejected 67 times before being accepted and then discarded. Rocco Papa is a writer and editor from New York City. Simply the Worlds Most Interesting Travel Site, Kevin Costner's Waterworld Was A Disaster Behind The Scenes, And It Forced The Actor To Turn Down The Shawshank Redemption, Miles Teller Wasn't Happy With Hollywood After It Was Deemed That He Rejected A Script Which Made $448 Million At The Box Office, but the working conditions weren't safe either. However, Costner said that he didn't believe Houston's race should stand in her way of being in the film. The Bodyguard VHS, 1993 BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED! Waterworld was hurt by expectations, along with delays that took place behind the scenes. I would ask her, Are you pinching yourself? And she would say, with wide open eyes, Im pinching myself.. "You werent just pretty. I will help you,'"she said. Whitney Houston was extremely nervous before her film debut with Kevin Costner. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Be sure to check out the 2023 movie release dates to plan your next movie experience. We both grew up in the Baptist church. "The latter film had its own somewhat troubled pre-production history at that point, so delaying the film to accommodate Costner was not an option. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. By the early 1990s, Whitney Houston had become a huge international popstar. RELATED - Miles Teller Wasn't Happy With Hollywood After It Was Deemed That He Rejected A Script Which Made $448 Million At The Box Office. 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A private eye she hired confirmed his serial cheating after the gumshoe discovered Kevin was hitting on the beauties working for the restaurant. "I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was Black," adding that he thought she was perfect for the kind of film they were trying to make. She never took anything for granted. With director Kevin Reynolds in place, Waterworld finally got its release in late-July of 1995. We've received your submission. He has been published in various outlets, both online and in print. There are two constants that I know about Whitney Houston, and one is that there was a grace that carried, a grace that carried her from heaven down to Houston, a grace that brought her up through singing. During his eulogy at Houston's funeral in 2012, Costner spoke about those who tried to talk him out of working with Houston. The late Whitney Houston has a legacy for her catalogue of beloved music, in addition to her career as an actress. I have only myself to blame for the fact were not together, says the Dances with Wolves hunk. But another aspect of the film which was rather beautiful, was the close friendship that developed between co-stars Kevin and Whitney. He promised her that he wouldn't let her make a fool of herself, and she agreed. Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner worked closely And when you sing before him, don't you worry -- you'll be good enough.". According to Costner, they had not said four lines before the lights were turned off. Whitney Houstons The Bodyguard co-star, Kevin Costner, gave a heartwarming eulogy that brought tears to the eyes of mourners at New Hope Baptist Church. At the time of Whitney Houston's passing in February 2012, Kevin released a statement saying:"She was my one true love". Written by Lawrence Kasdan and directed by Mick Jackson, the romantic drama followed Frank Farmer, a Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard tasked with protecting pop star Rachel Marron from a stalker. "The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered: Am I good enough? My grandmother played the piano, and she led the choir and her two daughters. Though Costner conceded "nobody ever said it out loud," he agreed that the implications were fair considering how much was at stake. Whitney Houston Kevin Costner . So say whatever you want, God was for her, and she is resting, singing with the angels.. While the pop diva's onetime leading man Bobby Brown reportedly left moments before the noon ceremony began, the pop diva's onscreen leading man Kevin Costner delivered a poignant eulogy in her honor. The movie starred Costner as ex Secret Service agent Frank Farmer, who is assigned to serve as a bodyguard for singer Rachel Marron, played by Whitney. Kevin Costners revelation about The Bodyguards poster comes after the movie recently celebrated its whopping 30th anniversary.