entertainment
February 11, 2026
KEVIN COSTNER REVEALS ALL ABOUT HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH WHITNEY HOUSTON: They forced him to shorten his speech at her funeral, but he refused!
The film "The Bodyguard" brought together Kevin Costner and singer Whitney Houston, and their friendship lasted for years. The actor has revealed secrets behind this cinematic achievement on several occasions, as well as emotional moments from the final farewell to the music diva.
TL;DR
- Kevin Costner advocated for Whitney Houston's casting in "The Bodyguard" (1992), overcoming initial director reluctance.
- Costner and Houston shared a deep, lasting friendship that extended beyond their professional collaboration.
- At Houston's funeral, Costner delivered an unscripted 17-minute eulogy, despite requests to shorten it.
- He highlighted Houston's bravery, uniqueness, and exceptional talent, particularly her ability to sing "I Will Always Love You" without a band.
- The song "I Will Always Love You" was almost excluded from the film, with "What Becomes of a Broken Heart" being an initial alternative.
- Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012, at age 48, with the official cause being accidental drowning due to a mix of alcohol and medication.
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