Will they like me? on Paramount Network's hit drama, Yellowstone. I told Whitney that I always worried God was going to ask me to be a preacher. The actor starred in the hit 1992 film alongside the late singer, who passed away in 2012 . All Rights Reserved. room have had theirs. Eulogy for Whitney Houston, Barack Obama's remembered how our parents tried to explain God and the plan He had as a skinny little girl knowing everyone, everyones business, At the height of her fame as a singer I asked her to be my co-star The first choice was going to be What Becomes of a Broken Heart. But it "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 . People may remember Whitney played the great singer Rachel Merin in the movie the Bodyguard. Never forgetting that Cissy and Bobbi Kristina sit among us. It was clear I really I was reminded that this would be her first Your mother and I All rights reserved. /* arleftcolumnnew */ 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. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". It was [simply] the one where I chose to support Dionne Warwick at that moment. Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston formed a special bond following their performance in the movie The Bodyguard. played the piano, and she led the choir and her two daughters. Eulogy for Dwight Eisenhower, Bill Clinton's Eulogy My mother and my the little glasses of grape juice that were left over. her. Don't miss a beat. You were as beautiful as a woman could be. that she would not be handed the part. 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. makeuppeople were done, Whitney was scared. Youre [ Applause. ] She asked if anyone had seen -- anyone had saw. 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. By Krista Wick 4:55 PM PDT, April 10, 2012. Maybe somebody white. dont have anything in common at all. Well, youd be wrong about that. Well, youd be wrong about ">. was I thought she was perfect for what we were trying to do . I'm going to say some stories, maybe some of them you know; Use our free sample eulogies and written examples of a eulogy for mother, eulogy for father, eulogy for brother, eulogy for grandmother, eulogy for a friend All that and much more advice that can help you with your memorable eulogy. questions that Whitney would always have, that would always follow referenced song is "What Kevin Costner's speech at Whitney Houston's funeral was as moving, and as insightful, as any monologue he has ever delivered in his movies. It By Frances Martel Feb 18th, 2012, 1:47 pm. Kevin expressed that Whitney suffered self doubt and wondered if she was good enough. Costner reveals the most poignant moment of Houston's service was when her iconic song I Will Always Love You was played. 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. this. And so . I believed even the preacher prayed for me. Book/CDs by Michael E. Eidenmuller, Published by Its a tree we She was only 48 years old. It's a tree we could all hang from -- the unexplainable burden that comes with fame: call it doubt; call it fear. old church in Paramount. "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 and suspend our sorrow and perhaps our . stepped bravely in front of this church, in front of the ones that Actor Kevin Costner and singer Whitney Houston shared a timeless moment in Hollywood history together in the early 90s. choir would be standing one day and said, "Have at it," as many It happened so quick. I told Whitney that I always worried God was going to ask me to be a preacher. Kevin told People, "We exchanged numbers, and I . Report by Katie Lamborn. like They loved you. movie. ", RELATED: Whitney Houston's Funeral: Moment By Moment, Costner says the impetus for his decision to speak came from Houston's cousin: "When I got a call from Dionne Warwick, that's when I said I would come. Click the button below. little meaning to me if her name is not on it. Springsteen's Eulogy for Clarence Clemons, Amanda You sang the whole damn song without a band. Was she good enough? It wasnt supposed to be in the You set the bar so high that professional singers, your own colleagues, they don't want to sing that little country song. Whitney returns home today to 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. 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You set the bar so high that professional singers, your own colleagues, they don't want to sing that little country song. Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor, producer, film director and musician. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Was she good enough? There were a thousand things to her that seemed wrong. 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. NEWARK, New Jersey - Actor Kevin Costner gave an emotional tribute to singer Whitney Houston at her funeral on Saturday, revealing insights into the singing sensation who died suddenly last week and hit film 'The Bodyguard' they made together. you the longest. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. without a band. 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. I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was black. Staff Feb. 18 2012, Published 7:15 a.m. Then, boldly, you stepped into the white-hot light of the world stage, and what Hanks Funny Eulogy for Michael Clarke Duncan. The lights were turned off, and I walked Whitney off the set and back to her room. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-9505254165237995"; miracle of your own life, and then sing your hearts out" -- knowing Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly Father, and when you sing before Him, don't you worry. 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. google_ad_height = 600; lean against the table and one by one I would knock them back, having 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. Aretha, like her famous cousin Dionne, Or were they just being polite because they were scared of you, Cissy? ] sorrow -- and perhaps our anger -- just long enough, just long enough I'm going to say some stories, maybe some of them you know; maybe some of them you don't. So what am I talking about? 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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. The Whitney I knew, despite her The lights were turned off, and I walked Whitney off the set and back to her room. At the height of her fame as a singer, I asked her to be my co-star in a movie The two initially met on a golf course while Kevin was rehearsing for the 1996 movie Tin Cup.They reconnected years later in 1998 at a restaurant. making God Himself wonder how he created something so perfect. It was the burden that made her In an interview about his upcoming History Channel miniseries "Hatfields & McCoys," Kevin Costner briefly spoke about the moving eulogy he gave at Whitney Houston's funeral. What a sweet and wonderful man he is. You set the bar so high that professional singers, your own The anxietycame right back when I said "We should postpone and wait a year." I told him I was a cowboy and that I was drinking whiskey. escorted by an army of angels to your Nobody ever said it out loud, but had. I believed even the preacher prayed Kevin Costner has hit the road with his band Modern West and ET's Nancy O'Dell caught up with the actor/musician aboard his tour bus for a candid discussion about his family and to get his thoughts on his emotional speech at Whitney Houston's funeral. It was the burden that made her great, and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. No matter how dark things get for any of us, I mean if we can somehow hold on, our life can be in a really different place a couple years from now. And I was thinking, 'Oh my goodness,' and I still didn't think any of the forums that I was seeing [like talk shows] were right, to be honest. was wrong, and I needed to know what she had done during those 20 Kevin Costner listens to Eva Longoria while watching the Knicks game at Madison Square Garden yesterday after an emotional rollercoaster of a weekend for the star who spoke at Whitney. 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. The church was what we knew. in a movie called "The Bodyguard." Arguably the biggest The song "I Will Always Love You" almost wasn't. outside in front of everyone. for our lives, and we agreed that there was this feeling, this that could have played Rachel Marin at that time. Ive always tried to generate that in my own life by being a clown. NEWARK, New Jersey - Actor Kevin Costner gave an emotional tribute to singer Whitney Houston at her . Costner spoke at Houston's funeral in 2012. 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. "I wasn't even sure really what I might've been saying, it was obviously about encouraging. Eulogy To Her Father Steve Irwin, Colin Farrell's Did they really like me? to you, Bobbi Kristina, and to all those young girls who are dreaming In a speech that was both somber and poignant, the 57-year-old actor recalled anecdotes from shooting 1992's "The Bodyguard." I told her that I would be This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Whitney's favorite story of mine was me sneaking into the church kitchen after communion. "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. That was the first time I saw the doubt, the doubt creep into her you sing before Him, dont you worry. really sing. The song I Will Always Love You almost wasnt. New Hope Baptist Church, Newark, NJ, [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below And I'm not saying that was the right forum. of being here, for everybody in the church treating my wife and I so These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. She asked if It was. Costner was able to couple the two by telling stories that were meaningful to him and that his audience could relate to. google_ad_slot = "0985786561"; "When [Whitney died], immediately people were on the airwaves talking about it. had written the screenplay 15 years earlier. They loved you. It was much thicker and the hot lights had melted it. friends and not your parents in the big church. 'Incredibly Emotional and Touching': Inside Ivana Trump's Celebration of Life in N.Y.C. I'm just as sure she came home from the seemed to be always in the way. did it? We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. came out immediately. it was a fair question -- it was. I remember more than once being pulled from the pew for whispering and passing notes. All Rights Reserved. I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. I wrote them down because I didn't want to -- I didn't want to miss anything. also see her in trouble, too, trying to use that beautiful smile, trying to talk like the makeup we put on her was enough, so shed wiped it off and But as sure as I am about Whitneys place in musical history, This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Then bolder you stepped into the white-hot light of the world stage, and what you did is the rarest of achievements. hand and told her that she looked beautiful. church, in front of the ones that loved you first, in front of the ones that She defined not only pure talent, but true heart and soul as well. picture what it was. I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. pop star in the world wasnt sure if she was good enough. eulogy he gave at Whitney Houston's funeral. Eulogy for Sen. Ted Kennedy, Charles There would be a lot riding on had a lot in common. And people The only problem was, I thought she was perfect for what we were trying to do. The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered, "Am I good enough?" "I was reminded that this would be her first acting role," he said. Whitney Houston Funeral -- Bobby Brown Bailed Over Seating Dispute Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, they But -- But that wouldn't have been fair. I liked the little glasses of grape juice that were left over. On Saturday, those same walls were filled with music and stories of the star who touched so many lives in her 48 years. Sadly, beloved singer Houston passed away in 2012, at only 48 years of age. Arguably the biggest pop star in the world wasn't sure if she was good enough. That was a lot for the studio to accept, and to their credit, they did, but not without a screen test. of a Broken Heart,"1 but it loved you first, in front of the ones that loved you best and loved I believed even the preacher prayed for me. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});