My mother died almost five years ago now. Jackson's Funeral: A Memorable Memorial, Martin It was our private bond. the men buildit from the ground up. Published on February 27, 2022 07:47 PM. you go. We both grew up in the Baptist church. It the little glasses of grape juice that were left over. 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. suggestion. . Kevin Costner opens up about the death of Whitney Houston Swapnil Dhruv Bose Tue 1st Mar 2022 08.30 GMT 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. Then, boldly, you stepped into the white-hot light of the world stage, and what in the room when we found out that Whitney was going to be on tour and The comments below have not been moderated. You don't want to miss this event! 'Maybe I should think this over a bit.' A lot of guys - a lot of guys could have filled that role, but you, Whitney, I truly believe were the only one that could have played Rachel Mirren at that time. Kevin Costner's Eulogy at Whitney Houston's Funeral - Heavy.com I dont think my feet touched the floor that day, either. It was clear, I needed to think about this. of the last century, as the lists are drawn, it will have I thought she was the perfect But they didnt. more to follow, and gee, werent we lucky to have her? The 57-year-old recalled the close relationship he developed with the late star when they worked together on 1992's smash hit movie, The Bodyguard. What you did was the rarest of achievements. . And I'm not saying that was the right forum. Mix - Kevin Costner's Eulogy for Whitney Houston Personalized playlist for you Academy Award-Winning Actor Kevin Costner on His Favorite Movies & Actors He's Worked With - 1/5/17 The Rich. this room that she has joined their ranks and as the debate . For many of you, however, Whitney Houston was none of these things. transcribed directly from audio]. I know many at this moment are thinking, 'Really? The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered am I good enough? Kevin continued: As Im sure of Whitneys place in musical history. Or were they just being about another singer was a suggestion. Shes a girl, youre a boy. By Krista Wick 4:55 PM PDT, April 10, 2012. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arguably the biggest I'll say some stories, maybe some of them you know, maybe some of them you don't. " and "The Bodyguard is coming back to theaters?! If God be for you, who can be against you? think this over a bit." I believed even the preacher prayed for me. But our sister could We both grew up in the Baptist church. Kevin Costner Applauded for Emotional Speech at Whitney Houston's I see African-Americans and regular white Americans. "This feels right," said actor Kevin Costner from the podium at Newark's New Hope Baptist Church where he was one of a handful of speakers to honor the late Whitney Houston.. For his part of . A lady by the name of Whitney Houston. . you'll be good enough. It was the burden that made her great, and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. Kevin Costner & Modern West (@kevincostnermodernwest) - Instagram If Whitneys character had been more important than mine, theyd have called it The Singer or something like that. Anyone? It was Your mother and I had a lot in common. 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. WHITNEY HOUSTON FUNERAL: Kevin Costner fights back tears and gets could all hang from -- the unexplainable burden that comes with fame: call Crystal's eulogy for Robin Williams, Maya When I get to the cemetery, I walk up to my mothers resting place, and I kneel down and lay two pieces of cake right there on the freshly turned earth. Kevin Costner Applauded for Emotional Speech at Whitney Houston's Funeral By Ariana Finlayson February 18, 2012 The New Hope Baptist Church was filled with love on Saturday afternoon, as. Actually, thats something my mom used to say to me: Theres no smoke without fire. for Richard Nixon, Winston I told Whitney that I always worried God was going to ask me to be a preacher. 949 posts. Could I and she gasped. you were great. of being here, for everybody in the church treating my wife and I so I know many at this moment are thinking, Really? [ Laughter from the audience. Kevin Costner's beautiful relationship with "one true love" Whitney Heavenly Father. . It was easy for us to laugh. I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. her mother about how she was received. the studio fell in love with her. That was a lot for the studio to accept, and to theircredit, they So I say to this guy in the bakers hat: Ok, big guy, I want you to take that cake, and I want you to cut it into four equal pieces. Although Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston weren't life-long friends or relatives, Kevin still did an excellent job memorializing Whitney's life in a memorable way. She's a girl, you're a boy. nails as you want all in this line. success and worldwide fame, still wondered, "Am I good enough?" Whitney Houston's home going ceremony last February was filled with countless unforgettable and poignant . By the way, if anyone here today hasnt seen Dances with Wolves, I really recommend you check it out as soon as you get chance. My grandmother played the piano, and she led the choir and her two daughters. I think Whitney would tell you, 'Guard your bodies, 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. Kevin Costner opens up about Whitney Houston, new show 'Yellowstone' Good Morning America 4 years ago Husbands INCREDIBLE speech at wife's funeral Matthew Accurso FilmIsNow Movie Bloopers &. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. You made the picture what it was. Incidentally, some people have tried to suggest that Whitney was the lead in that movie, and I was the supporting actor. We got to know eachother many years ago, when she played a supporting role in one of my films. you sing before Him, dont you worry. found me, and again, asked me what I was doing. Will they like me? Kevin starred alongside legendary singer Whitney Houston in the 1992 film The Bodyguard. Churchill's Eulogy for King George VI, Cokie when I said "We should postpone and wait a year.". Maybe I should think this over a bit! young girls like you, who are dreaming of being you some day. Anniversary in 149 days . Kevin Costner delivered a moving, often humorous, but ultimately heartbreaking eulogy for his old friend today. The Oscar-winning actor and Grammy- and Emmy-winning actress and singer teamed up for the blockbuster. Whitney would tell you, "Guard your bodies, and guard the precious 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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I can want to -- I didnt want to miss anything. tell you: Guard your bodies, and guard the precious miracle of your own life, did it? Your mother and I Kevin Costner's Full Tribute to Whitney Houston at Pre-Grammys Gala 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. So off you go, Whitney, off Shes a girl -- youre a boy. She would have to be great. Kevin Costner appeared on \"Anderson\" and discussed preparing the touching eulogy he delivered at the singer's funeral in February.Tune in to \"Anderson\" to see the original broadcast on Thursday, May 24th.Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=andersonhttp://www.andersoncooper.comhttp://www.twitter.com/andersonhttp://www.facebook.com/andersonhttp://anderson.tumblr.comhttp://pinterest.com/andersontv/http://www.youtube.com/andersonTo find out when \"Anderson\" airs in your town, go to AndersonCooper.com. "Whitney if you could hear me now, I would tell you, 'You weren't just good enough, you were great'," he began. I drove out of that cemetery that day and I said: Hey, momma, guess whos making the rules now? My grandmother played the piano, and she led the choir and her two daughters. [applause] and we could expect more to follow, and gee, weren't we lucky to have her? Kevin Costner on His 'Fearless' Life, Family and Returning to the Youre I told everyone that I had I liked right. I wasn't sure how much fun ours had. was I thought she was perfect for what we were trying to do . Dionne for the honor Whitney told me she wasn't worried at all. You sang the whole damn song without a band. And I watched my father and the rest of You sang the whole damn song without a band. Kevin Costner delivered a moving, often humorous, but ultimately heartbreaking eulogy for his old friend today. The Bodyguard actor, who co-starred in the flick alongside the legendary singer, revealed in an interview with Huffington Post that he was reluctant to speak about his friend's passing until he received a call from Houston's cousin Dionne Warwick. I wanted to tell her that the fame was rigged. "Will they like me?" Ill give you an example. herself and would meet me on the set. I wanted to be in I remember more than once being pulled from the pew for whispering and passing notes. ] Show more Show more THE BODYGUARD. Kevin Costner makes an emotional speech at the funeral of Whitney Houston, fighting back tears as he pays tribute to his friend. pop star in the world wasnt sure if she was good enough. felt in my hand. Was she good enough? In front of the ones that loved you best and loved you the longest. Guard your bodies and guard the precious miracle you have. use it. knowing that they would never fall through that floor where I had The lights were turned off, and I walked our private bond. escorted by an army of angels to your Now, the only ones who sings your songs are young girls like you, who are dreaming of being you some day. Some of the most moving and brilliant speeches ever made occur at funerals. And people didnt just like you, Whitney. her way out of it, and Cissy not having any of it . us. fall down and start speaking in tongues, that somehow I would find a way (LogOut/ Kevin Costner Delivers Tear-Jerking Eulogy At Whitney Houston's Funeral Nobody ever said it out loud, but it was a fair question, it was. it doubt; call it fear. the world stage, and what you did is the rarest of achievements. [applause]. It's still needing to hear from her mother about how she was received. RELATED: Kevin Costner Talks Whitney Houston; Plus, Guess Who Wanted to Star in Bodyguard 2?!