The Bodyguard (VHS, 1993) Kevin Costner Whitney Houston So off you go, Whitney, off you go . It sure looked like any fears Houston had about stepping into her first film were proven to be unfounded. Nobody ever said it out loud, but it was a fair question. 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. 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Instead, her double stood in and got carried by Kevin Costner. The DVD's size is perfect for carrying in a pocket and has a pretty good lifespan of roughly 4 hours. Afteer Costner became a Hollywood star thanks to Dances with Wolves, he helped push The Bodyguard into production. 670K views 10 years ago Whitney Houston talks about her love for the Lord and the struggles she dealt with in the world. He has been published in various outlets, both online and in print. Houston saw continued success with her third album and sang one of the best renditions of "The Star Spangled Banner" in history. This little drumbeat began: You need to say something.'. "Off you go, Whitney, off you go," Costner continued tears, "Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly father. She was only 48 years old. Houston's acting was praised by some reviewers and the film did very well at the box office. 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[Laughter from the audience.] Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Sources say the attraction between the two A-listers was immediate after meeting on the set of the film, which features Costner as the bodyguard of Whitneys pop star. I can also see her in trouble, too. [Laughs.]. Whitney Houston's assistant and former girlfriend speaks of, Bobby Brown facts: Singer and Whitney Houston husband's age, children, songs and more, 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, Why Miley Cyrus' new song 'Flowers' is a response to Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man, Download 'I'd Really Love To See You Tonight' on iTunes. Brenda Alexander 10/24/2022. At the time, he was already accused of an affair with London-based hat-check girl Sheri Stewart while shooting Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in 1990. This film marked the entry of Whitney Houston into the cinema. 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. "And he did.". She was frightened. It was. It also became Houston's signature song. "When movies are working at their very best, they're about moments and images that you'll never ever forget," said Costner. While the public sees a finished product with new movies, its always thrilling to get an insider perspective on how the sausage gets made. By the early 1990s, Whitney Houston had become a huge international popstar. As for Costner, well the reception for Waterworld wasn't exactly what he had expected. An excerpted version follows: Im going to say some stories. 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. A private eye she hired confirmed his serial cheating after the gumshoe discovered Kevin was hitting on the beauties working for the restaurant. However, it turns out thats not actually Whitney. 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. The Bodyguard has one of the most iconic movie posters of all time, showing Kevin Costner carrying Whitney Houston in the rain. Although given how busy Houston presumably was with the movie and her music career, it does make logistical sense. "The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered, 'Am I good enough? The Shawshank Redemption told quite the story, with Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins as the stars of the iconic film and one that is considered among the best ever. Costner, 64, actor opened up about the film that also starred Whitney Houston in an interview with Entertainment Weekly on Friday. In the years following The Bodyguard, Houston continued to act in films. "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. The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame, still wondered: Am I good enough? "As the debate heats up about the greatest singer of the last century, as the lists are drawn, it will have little meaning to me if her name is not on it," Costner proclaimed to applause. ", He added, "The words provide the chemistry in a way.". Stay with MTVNews.com all day Saturday for continuing coverage of Whitney Houston's funeral services. New York, In 1992, Houston made her film [article id="1679032"]debut in "The Bodyguard,"[/article] a star turn that paired her in the lead with Costner in the title role. Neither of us could believe the incredible worldwide explosion when it happened, and when she broke that record of seven consecutive number ones, we just felt utter disbelief. Houston would later tell Diane Sawyer of Costner's reassuring words while they were working on the film. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). As for Kevin Costner, he had a chance to appear in one of the greatest movies ever made. "We could also think about another singer was a suggestion. It was released after Houston's death in 2012. He offered his perspective at the time, saying: I picked that picture out because my friend Ben Glass took itI sent it to Warner Brothers and I go, Theres the poster. Because it was so evocative. 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 Believed Whitney Houston Was Perfect for The Bodyguard Despite Warnings. 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. According to Far Out Magazine, not only was the budget for the film increasing by the day, but the working conditions weren't safe either, as Costner, who was also a producer, was working 12-hour days, six days a week. The screen test was done to prove to everyone else that Houston was right for the role. If God be for you, who can be against you? Maybe a more experienced actress was the way to go. And so they sent me like five mockups where they put her head [on it] where shes looking [out]. England Dan & John Ford Coley . Kevin Costner gave a loving eulogy at Whitney Houston's funeral Kevin gave a beautiful tribute to Whitney at her funeral. It was clear I really had to think about this. Her rendition of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" became a huge hit. 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. Tom Cruise was another major name considered for the role. Kevin Costner Whitney Houston Relationship Costner led Houston during the entire filming process. You will receive a verification email shortly. However, she wanted to start with smaller roles, telling Rolling Stone: "I never thought I'd be co-starring with Kevin Costner! . Tom Holland was guilty of passing on 1917, while Matthew McConaughey rejected Guardians of the Galaxy, in favor of a role he thought would become a franchise in itself with, The Dark Tower but we all know that didn't happen. I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was black. We both grew up in the Baptist church. The only problem was I thought she was perfect for what we were trying to do . Kevin Costner currently resides in California at the age of 66. The action sci-fi film was one Kevin Costner took very seriously, and was a passion project for the actor. It turns out that Kevin Costner and company actually got some pushback over the Bodyguard poster, namely because Whitney Houston wasnt visible. After all, she was an insanely popular recording artist who had generations of fans at the time (and still does). As he shared: When [Whitney died], immediately people were on the airwaves talking about it. When you sing before him, don't you worry. As he shared: Later: They didnt like it at first because you couldnt see Whitneys face. You set the bar so high that professional singers, your own colleagues, they dont want to sing that little country song what would be the point? 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