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Whitney Houston was said to be "declining in terms of her popularity" when her name came up as a possible co-star/romantic partner for Kevin Costner in The . In I Wanna Dance with Somebody, during the making of The Bodyguard, Davis brings Houston the tape of Dolly Partons I Will Always Love You, saying he is passing it along from Costner. hitType: 'event', "We both grew up in a Baptist church. "We both grew up in a 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'. 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He went on to share how much the two had in common. "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. Out of The Bodyguard, Houston and Costner became lifelong friends and collaborated in the making of one of The Bodyguard's, and the world's, biggest hit songs. There would be a lot riding on this. You were as beautiful as a woman could be," Costner said. Its almost surreal. There was little excitement around the prospect of Whitney covering the Motown hit, and the idea was thwarted after Paul Young covered it for Fried Green Tomatoes. Costner added more words of encouragement when speaking at Houston's funeral twenty years after the film's release. I Wanna Dance with Somebody has an amazing soundtrack. Houston's first film part had great expectations, thus he was aware of her anxiety. For instance, Houston wasnt discovered because her mother, the ever-professional Cissy Houston (Tamara Tunie), showed up at a club like Sweetwaters pretending to have laryngitis. Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner worked closely together on the set of The Bodyguard in 1992. Houston and Costner headlined as co-stars in the 1992 film, exuding incredible chemistry in the roles of a pop megastar and the retired Secret Service agent hired to protect her. ", Newly surfaced images of "innocent" 18-year-old Whitney Houston's first ever photoshoot, The complicated history of how Shania Twain swapped husbands with best friend after ex, Michael J Fox's wife and children: A timeline of Back to the Future star's beautiful, George Michael's stunning stripped back version of 'A Different Corner' is a lost, Smooth's All Time Top 500 with Tina Hobley. And I needed the one thing that he wasnt use to giving up control. We get it, she was awesome. } But sometimes we do, through fate or destiny. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Twenty years later, Houston was unfortunately found dead in her bathtub after drowning due to coronary artery disease and cocaine intoxication. In the film, Brown resents being tagged as the root of all evils, and reminds Whitney the drugs were already there for her when they met. While much is said about Houstons relationship with the church, not nearly enough is given to her immersion into gospel. }); Whitney also said she forgave her father on his deathbed. Most of the erroneous materials come from narrative streamlining. Inside the heartwarming love story of Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. Her autopsy found cocaine, Xanax, marijuana, and other substances in her system, but the official cause of death was drowning. She was discovered hours before Davis' annual pre-Grammy party, which was not canceled, at the hotel . Its important that he hears the love coming his way. Kevin Costner once said, 'She was a really street-smart girl, she knew stuff. All three of us wouldtake a huge leap of faith maybe the biggest, the hardest, was for Clive. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Related: 5 Great Bodyguard Films (& 5 Great Assassin Films). Lil Wayne Lights Up the Stage, Cardi B Honors Label Bosses and Kevin Costner Remembers Whitney Houston at 2023 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala. }); Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan. In 1992, Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner starred opposite each other in the year's biggest romantic drama, The Bodyguard. As with Rami Maleks Freddie Mercury in Rhapsody, Ackies own voice is heard at times, though mainly shes performing to Houstons own signature vocals. Houstons relationship with Robyn Crawford, played by Nafessa Williams on screen, is a fictionalized version of the truth because much of it flowed from Crawfords 2019 memoir, A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston. Costner, too, took on significant responsibilities in the production of The Bodyguard, not only in his character, the agent Frank Farmer, but as a producer of the film. How accurate is it? The truth is Jan. 27, 1991 was cold, even in Tampa, Florida, and a white tracksuit was warmer than a dress, according to A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston. It was our private bond," hesaid. 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. Throughout the years and since The Bodyguard premiered, he has continued to speak highly of the late singer and her part in their shared project. Now streaming on Netflix, I Wanna Dance with Somebody stars British actress Naomi Ackie, who plays Houston as a harried artist, only taking her time during performance, but rushed on and off the stage. We kept ourunspoken promise to each other when so much was at stake. Houston also told Winfrey she was drug-free during the interview. "The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered: Am I good enough? }); You need to come out here. She was only 48 years old. I Wanna Dance With Somebody is now streaming on Netflix. i've seriously read every single chapter so far. 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. He loves music and is obsessed with pop culture. Zwei eiserne Grundstze bestimmen das Leben von Bodyguard Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner): Ich beschtze keine Prominenten" und Lass dich nie mit einer Klientin ein". You weren't just pretty, you were as beautiful as a woman could be. He promised her that he wouldn't let her make a fool of herself, and she agreed. My wife and I flew into New York on a Friday night, and the next day we went to the funeral. For Clive, The Bodyguard will always be about the singer. Kevin Costner was involved with The Bodyguard before Houston was attached to the film. Dec 18, 2012 Chapter 1: February 12th, 2012 Los Angles, California It was the night after, Whitney read Kevin's letters to her, and she woke up mad as hell! That awesome promise to protect, that manifests itself in this army of music seated here tonight. The Oscar-winning actor and Grammy- and Emmy-winning actress and singer teamed up for the blockbuster. All Rights Reserved. "There are some people that really love Whitney, and a couple times during the last seven, eight years, they asked me, would I write her a letter?" "I said 'Why me?' Kevin Costner (L) and Whitney Houston in 1992 film 'The Bodyguard' (IMDb) Houston was led by Costner during the entire filming process. Costner had been pitching the script to Houston for years, according to Crawfords book. Photo Credit: Sony. But the film doesnt mention Houstons first major tour in 1986, The Greatest Love Tour, was nicknamed The Greatest Drug Tour by all who partook and shared. Williams brings a grounded energy to Robyn, arguably the least-known main character in this real-life story, and its a decently acted affair overall: Like Ackie, Tucci nicely inhabits Davis as a mentor as Tunie does playing Houstons mom. In numerous interviews, Houston said Costner pulled her aside in the trailer and was very excited to present her with the song he thought was perfect, warning her it was a country ballad. John Houston ultimately died of heart disease and diabetes in 2003. Houston knows a good song, regardless of genre. But when they worked together, Houston and Costner created even more magic than their characters' romantic relationship or their extraordinary individual performances could have. Fr seinen neuesten Auftrag bricht er gleich beide. I tried to identify it in my eulogy. While Jackson did win the award in 1988, Houston wasnt at that years ceremony. Directed by Kasi Lemmons (Harriet), the film ( out of four; rated PG-13; streaming now on Netflix) is a cursory examination of Houstons life story with a pretty great soundtrack, starting from a young girl with a huge voice singing in her New Jersey church choir and under the watchful eye of her mother, Cissy (Tamara Tunie). Kevin Costner's words at Whitney Houston's funeral remain as a testament of the bond the two Hollywood stars shared together. The news clip of a particularly bad overseas show is unchanged from its original broadcast. The True Story Behind Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, and "I Will Always Love You" "As the music for The Bodyguard was coming together in 1992, Kevin Costner had circled Jimmy Ruffin's 'What Becomes of the Brokenhearted' as the song Whitney would sing for the film's climax. And for every person in this room you havestood behind and stood for. Whitney Houston:National anthem rendition remains iconic 30 years after Super Bowl 25. I did. Jermaine Jackson was Whitneys first public boyfriend. She was discovered hours before Davis annual pre-Grammy party, which was not canceled, at the hotel. I was in awe. But he was confident that she could succeed. Costner was also the person who suggested that Houston cover Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" for the film. Her rendition of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" became a huge hit. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Costner remembered, "She was a really street-smart girl, she knew stuff. Kevin Costner stopped by the PEOPLE & Entertainment Weekly Red Carpet at the 2022 SAG Awards where he recalled working with Whitney Houston on the 1992 film. It completely ignores the couples 2005 reality series Being Bobby Brown, with the same abrupt Hell to the no reaction Whitney would invent on the show, then squeezes the couples most intense moments into reality TV drama masquerading as cinematic slapstick. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Kevin Costner took the duty of creating her eulogy with the utmost importance. Kevin Costner has remembered his good friend and former co-star Whitne. 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These stages we aspire to, this room, where so much and so many have been celebrate can be one of the loneliest places in the world. As the film shows, he would ask Houston for an autograph and hand her a pen packed with over three grams of cocaine inside it. Houston saw continued success with her third album and sang one of the best renditions of "The Star Spangled Banner" in history. November 24, 2017, 12:00 PM. You never pretended that you were them. American actor, director, and producer Kevin Costner started his acting career in 1981 by starring in the romantic comedy independent film Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. Kevin Michael Costner was born on January 18, 1955 in Lynwood, California, the third child of Bill Costner, a ditch digger and ultimately an electric line servicer for Southern California Edison, and Sharon Costner (ne Tedrick), a welfare worker. According to Costner, they had not said four lines before the lights were turned off. And that was alright with me. You can read more in an excerpt from Kennedys book here courtesy of The Library of Congress. In 1992, Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner starred opposite each other in the year's biggest romantic drama, The Bodyguard. } } Whitney would be our common ground. Before everyone knew The Bodyguard was going to be a major success, some people were concerned about casting pop sensation Whitney Houston alongside Kevin Costner . 1:06 Kevin Costner is dropping a bombshell about that iconic movie poster for his 1992 film "The Bodyguard." In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor, 64, revealed the poster, which. Costner in February 2013. The film is correct that Houston filed for divorce, but Brown writes the reality is I walked away in Every Little Step. 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Whitney Houston:Her legacy and voice live on in Vegas hologram show. The film does accurately capture the unprecedented contractual deal, in perpetuity and throughout the universe, which was struck between Houston and the Arista label. Maybe a more experienced actress was the way to go. Finally. All the things hes known for, all the things hes done for so many in this room, all the things that make him great that would not be the ground he was standing. Surprisingly, Kevin Costner had a huge role in one of the six songs Whitney Houston performed in the romantic drama thriller, The Bodyguard. He needed to find a way to recover from that blow. They developed a close friendship; in fact, Kevin spoke of her at her funeral in 2012, tragically demonstrating how close they were. 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. Houston's wildly popular rendition of the song which is now synonymous with the late singer's legacy was her biggest hit and the longest-running No. When she opened her mouth, I realized that Kevin Costner had come up with one of the greatest ideas in the history of movie music, Foster writes in his memoir Hitman, adding that Houstons mother, Cissy, was standing right beside me in the ballroom, and she realized it, too. I started [speaking] with the idea that sometimes what you think life will be, it wont be at all, and about what was real between Whitney and me, what we talked aboutbeing in church when we were little, both getting in trouble, about our not wanting to be preachers. In the new Whitney Houston biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody which recently began streaming on Netflix, theres a scene in which record executive Clive Davis (Stanley Tucci) tells Houston (Naomi Ackie) that her The Bodyguard co-star Kevin Costner suggested that she sing a rendition of Dolly Partons I Will Always Love You for the movie. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. Crawford said she kept refusing, as she didn't want to be an actress. Kevin Costner hails music legend Clive Davis's impact on his 'The Bodyguard' costar Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner reveals Princess Diana was 'nervous' about kissing scene after she began talks to star in The Bodyguard's sequel. Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston with Bobby Brown and Kevin's then-wife Cindy, 1992. His older brother, Dan, was born in 1950. All the world sees is this. Kevin Costner was another persistent suitor, although he simply wanted Houston to star in his film The Bodyguard. At the time, this set a record for the longest-running number one on the chart. Kevin Costner & Modern West official websidehttp://kevincostnermodernwest.com/get in contact with them on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kevincostnerandmod. Houston was much more than her hits and high notes. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Anthony McCarten (Bohemian Rhapsody), the musical biopic captures the melody of Houstons life but also speeds the beat. ", He added, "The words provide the chemistry in a way.". ", 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 trouble is as real as the achievement, but it does not tarnish it.. Thats not all The Bodyguard actor suggested. Yellowstone Star Kevin Costner Emotionally Detailed Unique Relationship with Whitney Houston After Her Death. In his autobiography Every Little Step, Bobby Brown, portrayed by Ashton Sanders in the film, wrote that Whitney might not have succumbed to the final drug addiction relapses if Robyn was still in the inner circle. Everyone in this business has a mom, but not everyone gets aClive. "There are some people that really love Whitney, and a couple times during the last seven, eight years, they asked me, would I write her a letter?" Costner was already an acclaimed actor when they met on set, having already starred in award-winning films likeDancing with Wolves, Robin Hood, and The Untouchables, via IMDb. "I Will Always Love You" is classified among music's biggest songs of all time, and a staple in Houston's immensely successful catalog. Activists did protest how Houston, whose nickname was Nippy, relaxed the street edge to crack the glass ceiling. When the movie was being filmed, Houston was only 29 years old. But somehow, this guy who has meant so much to so many in this room, had to find away to move forward. said Costner. Theres no hook for the moment. Houston was led by Costner during the entire filming process. At Houston's funeral in 2012, Costner delivered a eulogy during which he discussed those who attempted to dissuade him from working with Houston. He added, "I elected to let Whitney have her life after The Bodyguard." "We could also think about another singer was a suggestion. The movie oversimplifies Houstons efforts to get clean. Its a language I understand when its thoughtful and smart. he revealed. And from that moment, the elements were in play that would one day come together like a force of nature so powerful, that the entire world, for one period of time it seemed, was focused on thislittle country song. During his eulogy at Houston's funeral in 2012, Costner spoke about those who tried to talk him out of working with Houston. His hand in Houston's rendition covered more than just the recommendation, and Costner went as far as to suggest (and succeed in convincing) Houston to sing the intro to "I Will Always Love You" acapella. While appearing on CNN in April 2012, Costner opened up to Anderson Cooper about the letters he used to write Houston in hopes that they would help her get the help she needed with battling her addictions, Today reported. It was important.. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), },false) I can also see her in trouble, too. 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 continues to keep her memory alive. On the surface, we didnt have much in common at all. In the years following The Bodyguard, Houston continued to act in films. Kevin Costner currently resides in California at the age of 66. Kevin Costner assisted in many aspects of the romantic thriller, The Bodyguard, including one essential Whitney Houston song in its soundtrack. Maybe somebody white. We certainly shared a few things without knowing it. He did by believing in himself andnever believing he was you. "We both grew up in a Baptist church. You were a miracle in her life. You sang the whole damn song without a band," he added. Nasty, but other than that I wish that story had happened in real life. Whoopi Goldberg interrupts 'The View' live segment, raises her voice and hits co-host, Baywatch star Jeremy Jacksons ex-wife Loni Willison spotted looking for food in LA waste, 'Liza took a final breath and sighed': Liza Burke, 21, dies 6 weeks after stage 4 cancer diagnosis, 'Go for a size bigger': Honey Boo Boo slammed for flaunting 'tight' prom dress with boyfriend Dralin Carswell. It was easy for us to laugh. He contributed to Altvariety, Chiseler, Smashpipe, and other magazines. The first time I was ever in this room, I was in a rented tuxedo and watched Gregory Peck receive a lifetime achievement award. Surprisingly, Kevin Costner had a huge role in one of the six songs Whitney Houston performed in the romantic drama thriller, The Bodyguard. eventAction: 'view' Kevin Costner Pays EMOTIONAL Tribute To Whitney Houston..Welcome back to Celeb Splash. But another beautiful aspect of the movie was the bond that formed between Kevin and Whitney, who played the co-stars. I needed to believe that I could make the movie that I was imagining. hitType: 'event', Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly father. His belief in me and what he heard overruled any pettiness a normal executive might have had. Thats half the story. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Didnt We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston, Whitney Houston in Focus: Photographer Bette Marshall Recounts the Moment She Realized Houston Was a Superstar (Exclusive Clip). No actor was hired to play Costner in the biopic, and Tucci steals every scene he is in, so we let Davis get away with the mythology of the song choice. Kevin Costner beschtzt Whitney Houston, und aus dem Thriller wird eine Romanze. Haley Lu Richardson Pulls Out All the Pearls in Glam SAG Awards Look and Gushes About Jonas Brothers! Her voice was far more versatile than the empowering songs represented in the soundtrack. And somehow,I find myself standing here at the party of parties, uncertain and unsure, ifIm worthy of introducing Clive and honoring him. eventAction: 'load' It really doesnt matter who we are or where we begin. He rose to prominence with his starring roles in The . pg.acq.push(function() { Houston was already a Grammy award-winning singer and international superstar when she was cast in the film opposite Costner. YELLOW STONE 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. However, her next project would bring Houston's career to even greater heights. The pop singers songs lean toward the legendary with tracks like Greatest Love of All, I Will Always Love You and, of course, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and Lemmons captures the electricity of Houstons music in the movies best scenes. A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's. Its only about the intersection, how we come together, and what we make of that fateful union. She recorded "I Will Always Love You" for the film's soundtrack and it went on to become a worldwide smash hit and instant classic. He shared various anecdotes about the singer in his 20-minute speech. I can also see her in trouble, too. However, the script was rejected 67 times before being accepted and then discarded. You may think you hear Whitneys voice soar when shes interpreting Dolly Parton, but when shes singing to God? ", Demi Moore has not left Bruce Willis's side and is doing everything to make his 'last moments happy', 'Stop it!' That voice carries. Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner worked closely together on the set of The Bodyguard in 1992. }); "I was reminded that this would be her first acting role,"he said. Twenty years later, Houston was unfortunately found dead in her bathtub after drowning due to coronary artery disease and cocaine intoxication. And people didn't just like you Whitney, they loved you. "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. I needed his trust and his blessing. In addition to playing the agent Frank Farmer in the movie, Costner also served as one of the film's producers, assuming a substantial amount of responsibility in its making. 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. Our journey towards each otherstarted the day Lawrence Kasdan gave me the script of The Bodyguard and the day Clive signed Whitney Houston. ga('ads.send', { The first triple RIAA Diamond-certified-selling Black artist, Houston broke records set by the Beatles, Elvis, and Sinatra, which had nothing to do with racial divides. }); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The blockbuster romantic drama of 1992, 'The Bodyguard', featured Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner opposite one another.
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