Kevin Costner, who starred with Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard, pays tribute to the pop icon at her funeral in New Jersey. Report by Katie Lamborn.
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@Lovely_Mia0874 жыл бұрын
Whenever a man tries to hold back his tears you know its deep, when he said "when you stand before god and sing for him don't worry trust me you'll be good enough" the tears came hard and fast.
@pwhit594 жыл бұрын
Yes....it was the perfect ending!
@Mordecai1543 жыл бұрын
I'm crying from that part
@boredincan3 жыл бұрын
As an atheist, I have to say that was a beautiful end to a heartfelt speech. Hugs to Costner and all of Whitney's family and.
@charliefarlie28843 жыл бұрын
@. the blinkers of ideology don't help anything
@nancyblain-brooks9393 жыл бұрын
That kind of love is rare.!!!
@lucas2424mc Жыл бұрын
There is no black and white when it comes to pure unadulterated love. Kevin Costner is a great man. This brought me to tears
@queenesther09 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure it was a comfort for him and everyone who loved her to know that she was at peace, and singing her heart out to the angels finally free of that fear she could never fully overcome in life. 🥲
@kaijazakora6644 Жыл бұрын
@@queenesther09 Fear is in all life, and need to be its not a bad thing.
@kaijazakora6644 Жыл бұрын
Yes it is such thing as Black, and White otherwise Space would be well not Black, and the sky would not have clouds that are White
@francesf3581 Жыл бұрын
The world is not only Whited n Blacks
@francesf3581 Жыл бұрын
The world is not only Whites n Blacks, it for all races that doesn't care other opinions or prejudice because of who God created them.
@Humvee369 Жыл бұрын
An utterly sincere speech. He really did this with honour.
@GenaroDeLuca Жыл бұрын
He also did it with love 😊 Nice to meet you Where are you from?
@EJDD12337 ай бұрын
Shame Costner sold his soul though
@gisels.57697 ай бұрын
@@EJDD1233wdym?
@PatientPerspective6 ай бұрын
There's gossip that actors are now selling their souls to the devil. Similar to the illuminati and like tales. @@gisels.5769 But the soul to the devil was pretty out there when I first heard it.
@Artem_Shipov6 ай бұрын
That's what I noted too😢
@jojojojo-si6vw7 ай бұрын
The way Kevin stood for her against the movie moguls. The way he treated her before, during, and after the film was done, speaks for itself, loud and clear. Whitney was his one true love!
@lindaparker55057 ай бұрын
You tell really loved her, and admired her she was a beautiful singer and a beautiful women 😅
@barbarasander28114 ай бұрын
Its a pity that BOTH did not want to try sticking to it - would have been difficult but the heart would have helped
@patriciazepeda12522 ай бұрын
Cleaning nails
@colleenbrady967521 күн бұрын
A man like him could love more than one woman. He respects women. He deeply knew and respected Whitney. It's very sad that we lost her so early. I loved the chemistry between Whitney and Kevin Costner. Beautiful movie. Beautiful people.
@jacquelyndobson136512 күн бұрын
U ain't never ever lied, sisamd zi am t Here for it all. I aminy never dine white. But this white fi ess can get it all in dsy!
@brianvincent6552 жыл бұрын
He may be one of the most underrated actors of his time but his humanity shines like a beacon. What a beautiful speech.
@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Жыл бұрын
Christian
@stormyg9169 Жыл бұрын
Definitely not underrated by any means. 80’s heartthrob just like Whitney. 🙂🙂❤️
@LadellTurner Жыл бұрын
He's my favorite actor of all time from "Dancing with Wolves" to the "Bodyguard with Ms Houston! Definitely a great actor.
@timhauck933 Жыл бұрын
Not underrated! He has always been a fantastic performer! Some of his movies have tanked! But many of them have been phenomenal!
@ronnie13131 Жыл бұрын
He also did a good job for Vin Scully
@lavie954 Жыл бұрын
"Escorted by an army of angels to your Heavenly father, when you sing before him, don't you worry coz you will be good enough " That melted my heart.
@brookegoslin Жыл бұрын
♥️😢🙏🏼💫✨
@kepigal Жыл бұрын
Made me cry
@JohnSmith-uy7sv Жыл бұрын
1 John 2:15-17 New Living Translation 15 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. 17 And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever. James 4:4 New Living Translation 4 You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God." Mark 8:36 New Living Translation 36 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?
@tracymetherell8744 Жыл бұрын
He got right to the heart of what cost her her life without coming right out and talking about her use of drugs, her self medicating. She never felt she was enough. She was.
@marilynwilson6748 Жыл бұрын
Melted mine too, first time I heard it at the funeral. I saw her movie today.
@RussiaIsARiddle7786 ай бұрын
I am watching this 11 years later, and my heart breaks for Kevin. He’s just been going through an acrimonious divorce and child custody case and it breaks my heart to see such a good man, a really good man, tossed aside, because he’s no longer “good” enough. This tribute to Whitney tells us a great deal about him and the kind of man he is. I’m sending a prayer for him to lift him up so he could feel the love and succor him. 🙏
@helderalmeida27905 ай бұрын
It seems like his wife found out she came 2nd
@danbruno59455 ай бұрын
@@helderalmeida2790Don't kids always come first to Mothers So why when a Father puts a kid first it ruins the marriage
@Switch598095 ай бұрын
Amen brother ❤🙏
@Switch598095 ай бұрын
Ooops sister! Lol
@BillySmith-np5zn5 ай бұрын
@@danbruno5945No apparently Kevin Costner called Whitney his “1 true love”
@renaz63011 ай бұрын
This was the most respectful,loving,truthful eulogy. Classic. RIP Whitney Houston
@dianeambrose94274 ай бұрын
Shes a druggie n he's a cheater
@dianeambrose94274 ай бұрын
It's honestly true
@JasonB95 Жыл бұрын
This is what happens when a true storyteller expresses his love. What a beautiful tribute.
@shanayabuckery3618 Жыл бұрын
Wow that a beautiful speech Kevin Costner I miss you BOBBI KRIS and her mother Whitney
@tammylong32728 ай бұрын
Yes Is Was A Lovely Speech He Gave I Also Love Kevin He Is Very Good Actor Whitney Could Act Also He Is Very Handsome They Played The He'll Out Of That Movie I Laugh & Cried Wished They Could Have Made More Togeather But We All Have A Number And Don't Know What It Is Her & Christina Number Was Up Just Thank God For The Time He Let's Us Spend Time With Them Amen
@barbarasander28114 ай бұрын
and I am sure it was love
@dennisholst4322Ай бұрын
Feeling for her is real Love
@boomerbreaks2133 Жыл бұрын
2023, and STILL this gets me in the feels. Kevin is an amazing actor, person and great friend of the Houston family. Amazing speech.
@yootoob2 Жыл бұрын
STILL! 😭
@chick-fil-agal2264 Жыл бұрын
Me too, came back to watch on 4/5/23
@ifeayo8683 Жыл бұрын
@@pamelaeschenroeder8142 yess!!
@ukporkpie782911 ай бұрын
Just stumbled on this. Through listening to one of her live performances. I'm choked. Never knew about their friendship. A beautiful eulogy
@ronniek20110 ай бұрын
Me too. ❤
@C.kirk1287 Жыл бұрын
The fact he referred to Whitney as his “one true love” broke my heart and I pray she knew how much he really truly loved her and how much he adored her 🙏🏽😔 rest in God’s eternal love Whitney ❤️🙏🏽
@danielleschiazza61728 ай бұрын
I believe she did. Clearly they were close if she spoke to him about her childhood and church. He supported her in the role on the Bodyguard, he refused to let them choose anyone but her. He truly adored her.
@gennamcgill40668 ай бұрын
I listened to his whole speech and he never called her his one true love. Where are you getting that?
@Leira62678 ай бұрын
@@gennamcgill4066 After she passed he released a statement as a tribute to her. What you seeing now is his 2nd tribute. Go to google and the statement will pop up. Let me know when you find it. In interviews he has said one of his big regrets was not protecting her when he needed him and that he will have to live with that forever.
@brandinicole808 ай бұрын
@gennamcgill4066 I've seen a bunch of references to it online over the years. He apparently released a statement after she died where he referred to her as his one true love. I think it's beautiful, but I also can imagine that his wife (soon to be ex-wife now) HAD to have felt some type of about a statement like that at the time. 😬
@Leira62678 ай бұрын
@@brandinicole80 Any partner would feel some type of way. At the same time I feel his statements was full of regrets and wish he ad done things different.
@JosephineOchere9 ай бұрын
That man had a pure soul connected love for Whitney
@DavidMatt_8 ай бұрын
👋
@detroitman89942 ай бұрын
If he really loved her, he would be trying to find out who murdered her.
@blacksupersport831127 күн бұрын
@@detroitman8994Here's a hint his first name is Bobby!
@hazelady506817 күн бұрын
He wanted to marry her remember that ❤
@preciousthing1015 жыл бұрын
Get yourself someone who loves you as much as Kevin Costner loves Whitney Houston.
@briansimpson56644 жыл бұрын
You mean as a friend? Yea that be nice
@SP-wi9sv4 жыл бұрын
@@Pfirtzer wtf??? What does this comment have to do with anything? Show some respect, and keep your unhappiness to yourself
@evenstar40764 жыл бұрын
@@Pfirtzer Believe me, everyone wants that men and women alike, but people are damaged, like yourself. You are not speaking rationally, but as a damaged person, that has felt rejected. That's why you "gave up on women." Maybe you need to look at people with understanding, realizing that you're not perfect, nobody is. Also, as the above comment reminds you, this is a eulogy, maybe it's not the best place for self-pity.
@Pfirtzer4 жыл бұрын
@@evenstar4076 You are wrong, I healed myself and don't need someone to waste time on. I just care for no1: ME. Women are nagging too much and at the end not worth wasting your time and emotions on.
@evenstar40764 жыл бұрын
@@Pfirtzer Okay, that's fine. I won't try to convince you otherwise. There's nothing wrong with being single. Just don't go whining about it on KZfaq because being bitter is a result of being emotional. I, for one, consider myself a logical person, you don't see me whining about how much I hate men on KZfaq, do you? Some men are logical, but you certainly are not one of them.
@bournemouthdiva3295 Жыл бұрын
Kevin's speech is a symbol of how love, friendship and respect for someone transcends race, culture, experience or wealth. All of these do not matter. When God gives you the opportunity to connect with someone it is celestial and lasts forever, be it whether you meet for a season, a reason or a lifetime. RIP Whitney and thank you Kevin for your genuineness.
@janetbackes6298 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@sherriewilley Жыл бұрын
Amen💝🙏🏻
@bosslady1188 Жыл бұрын
Well-spoken. I never heard it put like this before.
@valtt.towers731 Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼❤️
@suraya1224 Жыл бұрын
Why some ppl always gotta bring race into everthing?!
@sayitloudblcknproud9 ай бұрын
I remember watching this with my husband at the time and he wasn’t really a fan of Whitney or Kevin, he’d never seen The Bodyguard. He turned to me about halfway through this speech and said “Kevin was in love with Whitney, he loved her.”
@ElizabethLoyal-jq2nd2 ай бұрын
That says alot
@janetstassi208328 күн бұрын
Kevin was just doing a movie a beautiful movie he did not intentionally fall in love with her the heart is much deeper than anything else he did not leave his wife for her
@spirituallyfreewithree2 күн бұрын
@@janetstassi2083 He was definitely in love with her. Him not leaving his wife for her doesn't mean a thing.
@murriemitchell425010 ай бұрын
The chemistry between those two on the Bodyguard was so obvious. I think they were in love but didn’t dare cross the line of friendship because both had separate lives. What a great loss. Rest In Peace Whitney.❤❤
@barbarasander28114 ай бұрын
I think they had not been experienced and old enough to realize what they had at this time
@riz-rq9wr4 ай бұрын
@@barbarasander2811how old was she when they did that movie??? I have to google it because everyone looked so mature back in the day
@user-fh4qe4qt7j13 күн бұрын
@@riz-rq9wrКто-то говорил 28лет было ей
@297banu8 жыл бұрын
There were a lot of people who criticised Kevin Costner after the funeral. When Princess Diana died, every celebrity who had ever been in the same room as her, claimed they were best friends. Kevin Costner is the only celebrity who refused to talk about her. He only expressed his sadness over her death and refused to turn mourning into a PR exercise. Here, he did the same. He talked because he was asked by Whitney's family and it was a beautiful eulogy. I think Kevin Costner has a lot of class and integrity.
@aldoflavio18 жыл бұрын
A great emotional speech. I thin that Costner is an respectable person. I agree with you.
@jeannemarie24037 жыл бұрын
he was madly in love with Whitney
@rayneboomboom23856 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@aliencatfish6 жыл бұрын
Zehra aa yes! he spoke from his heart and meant every single word❤
@thepoozer6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Costner is someone I aspire to be like in regards to integrity
@lavie954 Жыл бұрын
We're are in 2022 and I'm back here listening to it again. What a gentleman 👏 🙌
@goawaytubetwat3179 Жыл бұрын
Same. It's the way it relates to me. These are my people in my heart, even though I never met them. I know they have hearts like mine- soft inside and caring.
@AlonayRodrigo Жыл бұрын
I’m watching Yellowstone and fell in love with his acting and led me to watch the bodyguard 😭❤️
@EggZausted1 Жыл бұрын
@@AlonayRodrigo Tin Cup would be a good one watch if you find the time, that's one of my favorite movies of his. The Bodyguard was one of those movies I watched over and over again as a kid and the soundtrack/album for the movie is something I still listen to today.
@Wolfs_BBQ Жыл бұрын
Not only a gentleman, but a true friend!
@kevinbishell4193 Жыл бұрын
Me too ❤️
@briana833211 ай бұрын
I’ve watched the movie “The Bodyguard” many times, and just as I felt the strong and powerful on-screen chemistry that Whitney and Kevin both shared, I feel it again as I watch this eulogy. I can tell that their relationship was very close, very real, and very passionate. So close, in fact, that it saddens me that they didn’t choose to pursue it further after the film completed. They would have been a true power couple, in every sense of the word, and I truly believe that Whitney would have gone on to be even more successful. More importantly, her self-confidence and self-esteem would have skyrocketed, with a man like Kevin by her side, believing in her and encouraging her the way he did. RIP dear Whitney 🙏🏼
@sharonblack14707 ай бұрын
What a lovely comment 😊 ❤️ and every word I would have said. You're right, I also thought their relationship would have turned into a real-life love story. They made a perfect couple in the film. I just wish they had made it real. This is the qst time I've come across this speech, and wow... That's what you call a speech, Kevin Costner, your speech about Whitney was so heartfelt, may she R.i.E.P. Godbless ❤
@PatientPerspective6 ай бұрын
In an ideal world, I can see that... but since he said the game was rigged, I pretty much can understand why they choose not (if they choose).
@barbarasander28114 ай бұрын
Fully agree - unfortunately it might have been the wrong time - both on their way up. Even Kevin might have had many wifes - they seem just to have passed his way but not deeply enough
@barbarasander28114 ай бұрын
I fully agree that he could have oetgrctky coached her and brought her but think he did not fully realize his influence on her and was busy to proceed his own career
@LarryLindsay-mi5ec4 ай бұрын
@@sharonblack1470😮
@Artem_Shipov Жыл бұрын
With every sentence, as he spoke along, it felt like he was ready to burst into tears. A strong feeling of deepest respect for Whitney in his voice. That was a perfect tandem.
@barbarasander28114 ай бұрын
I feel so sorry that they did not TRY to live it in realy life - would have been difficult but good for both
@barbarasander28114 ай бұрын
Agree with you and I am convinced thus was not show
@doublenickelzeta2 ай бұрын
The last 30 seconds messed me up. 😢
@willh86829 жыл бұрын
"And when you sing before Him, don't you worry, you'll be good enough." - Kevin Costner. DAMN! That was powerful
@robertyates39804 жыл бұрын
Wasn't it!
@ceetee96593 жыл бұрын
@Wayne96819 right.. when they went to the wide pan at 16:00 and I see jesse jackson sitting to the left im like -_-
@driley50043 жыл бұрын
@Wayne96819 yea i.didn't get that, he was uninterested.. It was disappointing.
@adamthomas82052 жыл бұрын
Are we really surprised? If it’s not about him he’s not that interested.
@bremarie1742 Жыл бұрын
😞🥺
@troytucker37108 жыл бұрын
700 people who disliked will never understand the beauty of friendship, love and companionship
@puggyk42203 жыл бұрын
Platonic
@beckyjohnson38843 жыл бұрын
SO VERY TRUE
@marklowe743126 күн бұрын
I think she will always remain the example of the finest female vocalist. There's many great singers but her voice activates emotion like no other. She's one in 8 billion.
@wow4real8157 ай бұрын
It's been 30 yrs since "The Bodyguard" and this Man still loves you...as a matter of fact...He has never stopped loving you...and He will always be in love with you. Whitney you are greatly missed!!!
@ONSADE9 жыл бұрын
This is the definition of a gentleman people.
@melstar786 жыл бұрын
Hey man, you know if she had married a man of this calibre she would've been just fine..x
@billrhoasts54566 жыл бұрын
You said it brother.
@joobman12366 жыл бұрын
Constantly complementing a woman?
@mayemcdonald91115 жыл бұрын
Dudebro13454 Bro Adulterer? What are you saying? How do you know?
@mayemcdonald91115 жыл бұрын
Dudebro13454 Bro You have no class whatsoever talking to a woman like that. Grow up.
@ronaldking2619 Жыл бұрын
This man loved this woman. If this was the man she had chosen in real life....she would probably still be alive today! Thank you for this Kevin. In a time where we need to heal in this country, you have made your mark in helping it happen! RIP Whitney. You have set the bar higher in many ways and your spirit lives in all of us!
@gooddaysahead1 Жыл бұрын
If this was the man she had...yup.
@tititoto8325 Жыл бұрын
For sure... 😢
@justinejustice_league1857 Жыл бұрын
Nobody wanted to see Kevin, white man with his black leading costar and it was a huge thing even back then. The black community didn't support it and neither did whites. Kevin was afraid of not only hurting his own career but couldn't deal with a drug addict not even long enough to call it an affair.
@iaffirmme9345 Жыл бұрын
Naw Whitney chose her own fate by not being herself in the public eye😢. If Whitney didn't have the wrong people in her ear,or better yet, had sought guidance from the up most, she possibly could have been here today... GOD bless your soul Whitney Houston 🙏 ❤️
@lisaweaver8897 Жыл бұрын
In the Netflix movie out now, she went to a Catholic school
@user-kz3ik7pm7o7 ай бұрын
If I had Kevin Costner in my life, encouraging me, giving me confidence and never giving up on me, I would be in a much different place in my life right now, Whitney Houston was very fortunate to have had this man in her life even if it was only for a little while. Love you Kevin, RIP Whitney, God love and protect you lovely lady ❤
@ShuntaDaGawd._._-4 ай бұрын
when all else fails…Encourage Confide & never give up on yourself
@valmurphy46163 ай бұрын
Beautiful speech. Heartwarming.
@barbaracross1084Күн бұрын
Heart warming speech ❤
@csisalesbasics6739 ай бұрын
A love that is real, a love that is faithful, true and enduring, is a love from the heart. Listening to Kevin's tribute to Whitney, is both heart-warming and heart breaking. What a sincere, moment expressed by a man to a woman. It is obvious that Kevin loved her then, now and he always will. True love is beautiful and true love is everlasting
@edithbannerman47 ай бұрын
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
@barbarasander28114 ай бұрын
but does not help if the one part desperately needs it and just gets letters
@kcottonable5 жыл бұрын
When he said “Whitney, if you could hear me now...” my heart dropped!
@samuraichilton3 жыл бұрын
"Off you go Whitney, off you go".
@kevincostnerreal Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your love and support
@rhyaweeks7 жыл бұрын
"You weren't just good enough, you were great." God, the love that man had for her.
@Locktwiste725 жыл бұрын
He loved her heart, body, and soul. I think they were soulmates, just not destined to be together, unfortunately.
@clashon4life843 Жыл бұрын
@@Locktwiste72 God give us free Will to chose our destiny
@Antyoksydantka85 Жыл бұрын
@@Locktwiste72 she definitely chose the worst path in her life bonding with that monster. That wasn't true love.
@sharonjensen3016 Жыл бұрын
I wish Whitney had never met Bobby Brown.
@Antyoksydantka85 Жыл бұрын
@@sharonjensen3016 sadly she was into bad boys... he isn't even handsome Dx
@Johnny53kgb-nsaАй бұрын
This eulogy still gets to me, all these year's later. Rip Whitney.
@troydaigle12604 ай бұрын
Kevin's speech was beautiful. The passion in his heart, put into words as none other could do. Great Job Kevin. You showed what love is.
@maxinerussell68574 жыл бұрын
Costner and Whitney had a deep relationship. He speaks from a loving place that he had for her.
@lovehonestmen34454 жыл бұрын
Deep ? In what sense
@therafonreport38473 жыл бұрын
@@lovehonestmen3445 They'd known each other since childhood. It was a true friendship where each loved the other.
@Thegazelle10003 жыл бұрын
@@therafonreport3847 They didn't know each other from childhood!! He said they had somethin in common: they grew up in Baptist Church.
@mattbernabe Жыл бұрын
That speech was filled with honesty and class. Major respect for Costner.
@dorothyreese6723 ай бұрын
Kevin Cosner truly loved Whitney Houston. She is truly missed
@WysteriaGuitar11 ай бұрын
The best speech I've ever heard for a loved one at a funeral - well done Mr. Costner.
@deb8911 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never watched this because I’ve been so heartbroken by the loss of Whitney all these years. I was going back thru old videos and decided to give this one a try. It’s Feb 20, 2023. It’s the most beautiful eulogy I’ve heard in a long time.
@philhelm1318 Жыл бұрын
I came here because of the Whitney Houston movie I watched with my wife. I've always liked Kevin Costner (even as Robin Hood!), but I though he did a really good job here.
@RoxieRHeart10 ай бұрын
Same
@chocostar33556 ай бұрын
Same. I can't even watch The Bodyguard anymore 😢
@sueriemer63135 ай бұрын
what is the galaxy ball
@user-iv9ju4rj1m5 ай бұрын
I've watched it and cried many times
@serapserap77437 жыл бұрын
He is the only person that i am remembering from Whitney's funeral. He was real so real .
@pbsamanthamarie4 жыл бұрын
Me too. I remember watching this when it aired, I happened to turn on the tv at the same exact time he came on. What he said was so sweet, he helped us all with what he said. what he said was the perfect blend of friendship, love and humor. I have so much gratitude for his beautiful stories here!
@aanchal-annaleedeprince552511 ай бұрын
I agree with that
@lindawalker62927 ай бұрын
Brought tears to my eyes. I could feel that he was sincere. RIP Whitney! 🙏✝️💖😘
@jonburrows268428 күн бұрын
#metoo
@vernongerona75888 ай бұрын
You can feel by the sound of his voice that he’s holding back his tears at the end..whitney is good enough and kevin is brave enough to express his feelings for her❤
@Manufan-og1xg4 жыл бұрын
It crazy how this eulogy had everything. Jokes, childhood memories, cool The Bodyguard tidbits. People crying, rolling over each over laughing, cracking up, clapping. He truly loved her.
@coleenemorrison5150 Жыл бұрын
Yes he did we all loved her she was a beautiful women and best singer there ever was
@Lovely_Mia0874 жыл бұрын
I never heard this, this was so deep and personal. You can genuinely feel how this man loved and cared for her. I think if she had allowed him to play a bigger part in her life he would have been and she would still be here with us. I always loved him, this man is a true class act.
@mattmartini8364 жыл бұрын
I'm still intrigued as to why Whitney's mum and aunt asked Kevin to speak. They must have known Whitney had a more then ordinary connection with Kevin, couldn't find anything on Cissy or Dionne talking about kevin in any interviews.
@vanessabrown19592 жыл бұрын
Welll said real friendship is price6
@TheFailedmessiah2 жыл бұрын
They asked him to speak because they wanted him to be her bodyguard in real life. But he really was fond of her
@mjfrazierenterprises3594 Жыл бұрын
I've always felt that way about Kevin Costner (and the movie "The Bodyguard" reflects a special part of my life, also).
@Lovely_Mia087 Жыл бұрын
@@TheFailedmessiah He never had an type of security or military training for them to consider wanting him to be her "bodyguard" I think it had more to do with the fact that he himself vouched for her for the role when everyone was dead set against it when they had acclaimed actresses waiting to audition for the role. She had no actor training under her belt and The bodyguard was her breakout role that solidified her as an "actress". They asked him to speak because he did have some affections for her that grew over their time of filming but being a good man he was married and so was she so he respected those boundaries and never allowed anyone to take advantage of her.
@kalualauber19219 ай бұрын
I don't know why I felt compelled to watch the speech again, but it is so full of love, sincerity and compassion for who Whitney was. I love Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. May God shine on his life for being such a groundbreaker. Whitney you were the best and most beautiful.
@kimmyb827611 ай бұрын
I got emotional about halfway through. Kevin Costner is an amazing actor and the love and friendship he had for her was transcendent. This is an amazing speech. I will always remember this
@Karen-ny6ub Жыл бұрын
I just recently watched a documentary about the making of “The Bodyguard.” The fact that Kevin Costner wanted to wait a year for her availability was just amazing. Who does that for a “black”singer in her first acting role. Kevin and Whitney connected and they had great chemistry on and off screen. What a sad day when Whitney left us. Kevin Costner you’re a class act and I LOVE YELLOWSTONE.
@queenesther09 Жыл бұрын
It is sad, knowing how she carried such a heavy burden of expectation that ultimately played a part in her leaving this world far too soon.
@kaijazakora6644 Жыл бұрын
@@queenesther09 She did not carried a heavy burden, and it did not played a part of nothing. She did what she did as simple as that.
@psgamer-0199 Жыл бұрын
Where is that documentary available?
@tammybee6665 Жыл бұрын
I’ve not watched Yellowstone. Must do that. This man’s tribute was beautiful and heart wrenching.
@coraggio938 ай бұрын
Is this the documentary that you are talking about? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hamhf7x7sLXGemg.html
@logancarter34997 жыл бұрын
i think Kevin loved whitney more than what he's telling us
@irenejaaskelainen91937 жыл бұрын
samoin ajattelen,I think that love was there always, rakastivathan he toisiaan,muutoin ei olis tää leffa niin kaunis rakkaustarina, lovestory,Kevin loves Whitney always :)
@lolekbolek27027 жыл бұрын
Logan Carter I think he was her true love as well....
@w.w.schwoodson36706 жыл бұрын
Logan Carter " YES "
@ronw15276 жыл бұрын
Logan Carte
@hollywiggins4396 жыл бұрын
I think so I think they had a thing going on or something but who cares Kevin gave a great speech
@Say_Jay2468 ай бұрын
My heart hurts more for Kevin than it'll ever be for Bobbie. This eulogy paints a picture of a life of a couple who've been married through many lives before and whose love will continue beyond this one 💔 💔
@humanity91587 ай бұрын
Very true....I believe you.
@Eden-dm3lf6 ай бұрын
Kevin's heart was literally breaking on live tv😢. I love him❤. BB just used WH and he's now happily married to his new wife.
@barbarasander28114 ай бұрын
Lets pray for it
@kerathompson7167 Жыл бұрын
Im crying watching this many years later. I miss her and her voice. I felt like I knew her. I loved her so. I will always love you, Whitney ❤️🙏🏿
@DavidMatt_8 ай бұрын
Hi, I'm David by name and I'm sure we can be great friends if you give me a chance. Are you interested in having me as your friend? I live alone and sometimes feel lonely. I would love to have someone to talk to and get to know better. I apologize for jumping into your comment this way.
@MetricButtload8 жыл бұрын
I met Kevin Costner in Rome, and can attest that he is a kind, down to earth and generous guy.
@yolandasmith2118 жыл бұрын
That's awesome
@satxpa8 жыл бұрын
+MetricButtload met him in San Antonio, Texas. He paid the tab for a bunch of my Army friends and I and talked to us for a little while. he was far more interested in what we did in the military than talking about himself. This was in 1997 and he was just a nice guy that you could picture yourself hanging out with from time to time.
@rosaleeadams11607 жыл бұрын
so good to hear this as I have always liked him...from first film I saw Silverado..
@gemmaaboagye73867 жыл бұрын
MetricButtload ur lucky
@hollywiggins4397 жыл бұрын
I meet the guy who did the props and everything in dances with wolves he said Kevin was a total asshole and wanted his way but you know what it's his opinion Kevin is a wonderful actor and singer plus after this he is kind hearted and don't mention he helped build the oil thing for the oil spill that tells you something Kevin who cares what your so called not fans say it's there opinion we love you keep it up.
@BlackMountainDreamer Жыл бұрын
Now I know why the movie, The Bodyguard, was so compelling and believable. He loved her. Her really did. Always been a fan of Kevin but now I see what a good man he really is. Beautiful people.
@gooddaysahead1 Жыл бұрын
He really did...
@newmercies13 ай бұрын
His shaking voice tells you everything you need to know...! Love is all we take with us, and nothing else matters!
@lauraba3911 ай бұрын
I remember watching the making of the Bodyguard behind the scenes. Kevin was giddy and always smiling around her it was so cute. They had chemistry. Love the movie, the soundtrack and both of them. Rip Whitney there will never be anyone like you 😢
@freiagalacar57864 жыл бұрын
How could anyone downvote this speech? I love his vulnerability and honesty!
@raganelle4830 Жыл бұрын
...probably someone that is still grieving the loss of Whitney...no one could say the right words to comfort when I felt that way... I was mad at everyone ... everything...💜
@musiimenta1234567894 жыл бұрын
It's 2020... am re-visiting this speech. This is what genuine love & friendship truly is. Kevin Costner is such a gentleman, he should have married her. I still beleive he would have been her perfect husband. The Chemistry in Bodyguard was beyond acting. RIP Whitney.
@Stricknine94 жыл бұрын
Being Pamela Musiimenta I can see that he loved Whitney! What a heartfelt tribute. I’ve watched it over and over. ❤️😪
@robertyates39804 жыл бұрын
Same here and i watch it everytime it comes on.
@jeslynlewis3374 жыл бұрын
Their chemistry was definitely beyond acting. Even this speech proclaims his admiration and solid undiluted love for her.
@musiimenta1234567894 жыл бұрын
At the end of the day... this makes me wonder, do people end up with their fairytales or they let go of people they love the most and move on with second best options?
@mattmartini8364 жыл бұрын
@@musiimenta123456789 a few do, but a lot don't. And sometimes its just bad timing too and many other reasons, its sad but thats life, and a lot of people fail to see who was really there for them and who cared for them the most. in Kevin and Whitney's case I think it was just bad timing and if they had met say 5 years before and both were single, things would have been different. But youre right, i think these 2 were perfect together, and i think it would of been a match that whitney's family would truely embrace seeing as they were both quite religious and grew up in the same church.
@vikkistadler656110 ай бұрын
Cant believe i only just witnessed this amazing tribute to Whitney by an amazing actor and man Kevin Costner. Brought a tear to my eye, it was just beautiful and honest. RIP Whitney and thank you Kevin for this heartfelt speech.
@user-le7hz9yx7r8 ай бұрын
You can tell he absolutely adored her. Beautiful eulogy and heartbreaking.
@tianatianaclarkeyahoocom8 жыл бұрын
You can tell he adored Whitney!
@williamgordon32896 жыл бұрын
All very true what you say Neil
@MsJenn19855 жыл бұрын
He adored her. He loved every bone in her xx
@maureensemenchuck72455 жыл бұрын
Yes he truly did!
@rachelhernandez26215 жыл бұрын
Yeah😥
@Locktwiste725 жыл бұрын
You cannot tell me that this man didn't love Whitney Houston on a deeper level. If only they had turned their Bodyguard love story into real life!
@caseyb44255 жыл бұрын
You are a class act Kevin Costner Don't ever change Cowboy
@josephwahome48363 жыл бұрын
This makes me cry
@freeurmind287111 ай бұрын
I don’t care what anyone says, this man was deeply in love with Whitney. They were both married at the time so neither of them could say or do anything. You can just feel the chemistry & bond between them, you can feel/hear his love for her through his voice, his tone & how his whole demeanor changes every time he mentions her name. Watch his interviews & their encounters you’ll know what am talking about. See how she looked at him & how she was always smiling & so happy around him. RIP Queen ❤ we will always love you & we love you Kevin, thank you for this beautiful eulogy 😓💔
@bridgetsears6066 Жыл бұрын
Im watching this again for the hundredth time. Because I love seeing how much a man truely loved a woman.
@johnbertrand71857 жыл бұрын
If you ever have to give a eulogy take notes. Just the right mix of emotion, humor and love. Well done Mr. Costner, you did Whitney proud.
@dionnefaulkes5 жыл бұрын
You are so right....
@lyndonscovers57585 жыл бұрын
He dont need nots or paper the only notes he need is from the heart and thats it
@Figs34 жыл бұрын
I hada do a eulogy a few times. One of them I based a large part of it from this speech.
@zenamen5221 Жыл бұрын
I cried watching this today, after all of these years. Whitney was absolutely a gift to this world.
@raganelle4830 Жыл бұрын
As time goes on she shines brighter and brighter.
@lindac6416 Жыл бұрын
You are so right it still hurts .
@bettekibble8926 Жыл бұрын
I too thought I was done crying over Whitney 😭 Love her so much 💕🌈❤️☀️☀️🙏🎶🎶🎵🎶☀️🌅☀️☀️☀️☀️
@faustinreeder1075 Жыл бұрын
Bobby Brown fueled her destruction.
@michiganman9599 Жыл бұрын
If only Whitney had ALLOWED HERSELF to believe that she was…
@gregjsinclair7 ай бұрын
You could see in his eyes and hear in his voice , the love he had for her ,
@Fandom19918 ай бұрын
I watched this speech back in 2012. To this day it still gets to me. Kevin really loved Whitney! He waited a year for her, he was there for her every step of the way, never let her fall and he was the one who chose I Will Always Love You for the film because he saw her potential and knew she could do it. This beautiful eulogy is a symbol just how special she was to him and how deeply he felt for her. They were a beautiful couple on the screen. I truly believe that there was something between them. This is an example of what a beautiful friendship and love looks like.
@wecandothiswarriors8 ай бұрын
I’m sure she would still be with us if she chose Kevin
@Fandom19918 ай бұрын
@@wecandothiswarriorsNo doubt in my mind she would be.
@Leira62678 ай бұрын
When Kevin said Whitney was his true love & regrets for not saving her, he was married. I wonder how his wife felt at the time because no man can say that lightly, unless he meant it. Is it normal for movie studio to wait a year for actors to accept a role?
@Fandom19918 ай бұрын
@@Leira6267 Honestly I've never heard of a movie set waiting that long so in my opinion no it's not normal.
@peggysanford72807 күн бұрын
@@Leira6267 yes and disrespectful to his wife. 😔
@kimberlyblake4762 Жыл бұрын
They couldn't have picked a better person to speak at her funeral. He spoke so eloquently about her and it was beautiful ❤️.
@kimvaars4657 Жыл бұрын
I watched her whole funeral. Bawled my eyes out. And then Kevin came on. I was almost uncontrollable. Not only did he pay such a beautiful tribute to her, but I've always loved him anyway. And this just reiterated why.
@angela-fl4gs Жыл бұрын
I did too. 😭
@nekeshajoseph8794 Жыл бұрын
I cried so much I got the cold after.
@corabrantley58607 ай бұрын
Tragedy that she was already messed up on drugs. No matter how much he might have wanted to that was something no amount of love can fix. It saddened me that she endured such abuse in her personal relationship.
@ShellyBenner-of9mr11 ай бұрын
I truly believe that there were real connected feelings between both Kevin and Whitney and that's why the movie was such a hit. Watching the movie, you didn't want it to end. It made me want more of the movie. It all was so real. A love that any man or woman would want to have.
@01Mary0211 ай бұрын
Kevin Costner gave the most moving funeral speech I've heard since Princess Diana died. Well done sir.
@amanteapasionado68365 жыл бұрын
I look a Kevin differently now. When he told the story of how everyone wanted him to pick a white singer for the movie and he refused. And than they said she couldnt do it because of touring and he made them wait a year till she was available. He really meant that when he said she was only one for the part. I could tell he saw her for who she really was and not what shr was portrayed in the media, he really cared for her and it showed in that eulogy.
@musiimenta1234567894 жыл бұрын
Exactly... he loved her deeply.
@TheFailedmessiah3 жыл бұрын
I liked the fact she was black and he was white,
@Mont30003 жыл бұрын
Nice, I didnt know that
@mauriceboykin44223 жыл бұрын
Amen
@mjmusicchannel56873 жыл бұрын
@@musiimenta123456789 Exactly how I felt about my ex high school girlfriend. The movie is practically all about the two of us. I was madly in love with her and she was the depressed rebellious one. Just like Rachel in the movie.
@ValarieCole6 жыл бұрын
He really cared for her as a person and not merely a performer/ actress/ singer. If you can understand what I'm saying but HE SAW HER....... He saw THROUGH her....... the way he speaks of her is indeed a very close unexplainable knitted spirited bond. He is a class act and has kept the Hollywood out of his feelings and his words about the great Whitney Houston ❤️
@erasedfromgenepool.48454 жыл бұрын
I truly felt that he was totally inlove with her. Hes such a handsome man. Very genuine ,respectful,and a class act... I wish they got together they made a beautiful couple. If she got with kevin she would stll be alive.🤧🤧🤧🤧
@lindsayralston24154 жыл бұрын
My heart ❤😭
@cozettem82264 жыл бұрын
@@erasedfromgenepool.4845 Wasn't he married to his wife when he worked with Whitney?
@tonyausten21684 жыл бұрын
Then how come he never impregnated her? He should have lifted her up & go to Vegas and marry her.
@Thegazelle10003 жыл бұрын
@@cozettem8226 yes he was!
@tammyguessbeckham22125 ай бұрын
Kevin did an amazing job!! You could hear the pain in his voice as he lovingly talked about Whitney!! If only she had stayed close to Kevin she may not have fallen down that rabbit hole. She would still be one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen and no one could ever top her singing!! RIP Whitney and Bobbie Christine
@jasmynelliott2 ай бұрын
All these years later and this still brings me to tears. You can tell that the love Kevin had for Whitney was real, pure, and deep-and who could blame him? Flaws and all, she was a gift to this world. What a class act he is for giving such a heartfelt tribute.
@laurenchapman76953 жыл бұрын
He loves the soul of Whitney he saw deep into her very core. He loves her more than bobby ever could
@melisagalvalizi69822 жыл бұрын
exactly, he got her. that was the most honest speech of the whole funeral.
@natiablack71443 жыл бұрын
"So off you go Whitney......off you go. Escorted by an army of Angels to your Heavenly Father. And when you sing before Him don't you worry......you'll be good enough." 😭😭😭😭Kevin adored Whitney. His voice was breaking at every word he was saying. RIH Whitney Houston. 🙏🙏🙏
@user-ub7pk1bu8s2 ай бұрын
The Words Off You Go, WHITNEY, Escorted by a Army of Angels are SO BEAUTIFUL. ❤❤❤
@Mary-ql8gtАй бұрын
I too Love Whitney Houston she was a ICON and a lengendary singer of all times. We're missing you so much.but I'll always love you. "Rest In Peace my dear Icon.'
@bambibarnett60525 ай бұрын
Even after all these years I wept listening to this again. She was by far my VERY FAVORITE female singer! I’ve got all her albums & miss her dearly. They’ll never be another Whitney
@Dragon2402640745 ай бұрын
Dear Kevin, What a lovely speech. I still getting goosebumps right now at this moment. And again and again and again.....
@esgee24647 жыл бұрын
A testament that he really was her bodyguard. God Bless. Rest in peace Whitney.
@daniellejones55486 жыл бұрын
Es Gee ❤❤❤
@RonYoungAsElvis6 жыл бұрын
AMEN YOU SANG LIKE AN ANGEL NOW YOUR IN HEAVEN WITH JESUS AMEN !!!!!
@m.j72535 жыл бұрын
Es Gee awe that's nice of you to say.
@mayemcdonald91115 жыл бұрын
You just made me cry.....I totally agree.
@greapper1 Жыл бұрын
You can tell he absolutely adored her. Beautiful eulogy and heartbreaking.
@sharonjensen3016 Жыл бұрын
Kevin saw something in Whitney that others didn't. The one person who believes in you is worth more than a dozen naysayers.
@GIam0r0us8 ай бұрын
I don’t know Kevin Costner personally but I love him. He has a beautiful, sincere mind, heart, and soul! The love this man has for others is something the whole world needs to take note on. Rest in paradise Whitney, I’m sure you’re singing in heaven is making it a wonderful place ❤
@nakessa-keyejones12853 ай бұрын
He said she was his one true love. I see it now.
@afterthestorm93558 ай бұрын
Beautifully written and spoken. He loved her. That is quite evident.
@DavidMatt_8 ай бұрын
👋
@greyjay9202 Жыл бұрын
Its so clear that he loved Whitney. Really loved her. Such a moving tribute to a remarkable woman. What a gentleman Costner is.
@edithbannerman47 ай бұрын
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
@user-gh2wz9kk6p2 ай бұрын
k 5:07 @@edithbannerman4
@tomhibbert12106 жыл бұрын
Whitney and Kevin were truly KINDRED SPIRITS. He clearly loved her, as we can hear in his own words here. God Bless both of them.
@mariaschetter17294 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Such a touching, fitting powerful eulogy to Whitney!! Had me crying...
@dalesfailssagaofasuslord7834 жыл бұрын
Tom Hibbert he was amazing here. She was amazing.
@barbkatz15008 ай бұрын
Cried through that entire speech. It was as beautiful as she was. So much miss her. 💜🙏💜
@susansuarez89548 ай бұрын
Back in 2023 to listen to Kevin talk from his heart, not a script. We will love you & miss you forever Whitney Houston! RIP
@user-zn7vb1vb8n3 жыл бұрын
who is still listening this lovely speech up to end of december 2020.
@jasonantigua68253 жыл бұрын
Me
@aimbot_exe62253 жыл бұрын
UR comment is mean. She was well loved!
@EdwinP19683 жыл бұрын
Me in 2021
@ryanvnaumenko3 жыл бұрын
2021
@lizvaz19703 жыл бұрын
Yup me too... 2021
@anitahwells31713 жыл бұрын
A true gentleman who revered Whitney Houston and understood who she was.... Never mistaking his friendship with Whitney for anything else! This is the reason Whitney’s family trusted his Eulogy 🙏🏽
@MrJess-el8ku Жыл бұрын
❤️🙏🏾
@Eden-dm3lf3 ай бұрын
He loved her more than "a friend ". I've heard him say things in interviews that say he was inlove with her and incredibly attracted to her
@user-kg8fg2qg2y4 ай бұрын
She sang like we speak One of the most natural voices that ever lived
@silvijasavels28946 ай бұрын
Thank you Kevin for those words -Whitney was to me the most amazing voice I had ever heard from the very first time I heard her sing and a beautiful woman as well.....Sadly lifes challenges took her home too soon but her memory remains and you paid her a wonderful tribute.
@mynameisnotimportant28546 жыл бұрын
Lord, he's trying to fight back them tears.
@thebookershowify5 жыл бұрын
You can tell he really loved her. It was heart breaking to watch for me.
@noless4 жыл бұрын
If he knew her since she was a child of course it would be very emotional for him.
@tessarix4 жыл бұрын
Me too! Only they escaped while Kevin spoke.
@robertkerr29979 жыл бұрын
Kevin Costner got MAD props from me after this! I so wish these two had gotten together! They would have been an ideally suited couple.
@convertedheart9 жыл бұрын
I've always said that!
@Cepillo-lk6fz9 жыл бұрын
Yep. Much better match than she was with Bobby Brown. She mighyt have still been alive had she married Costner.
@robertbishop53579 жыл бұрын
Cepillo 1101 Witney was using long before she met Bobby. It's hard I to know if what you suggest would have been true. Addicts are a tough group to understand. They face a tremendous amount of self doubt and insecurity. The entertainment business tends to turn it's back on the Witneys, Kurts, Belushis when they fall from grace. It's sad and unfortunate.
@TheThetruthcanhurt9 жыл бұрын
She may well be alive now if it had panned out that way. I believe Bobby was her ruin. I know she was using before Bobby, but two addicts reinforce each other.
@itsmissvsworld9 жыл бұрын
I think he was in love with her.
@beantaylor20743 ай бұрын
"And when you sing before him, don't worry... you'll be good enough." The ending to that speech was beautiful. ❤❤❤
@Naturally.un.bothered8 ай бұрын
I’m sitting at work in tears right now. This was beautiful. 😩🥹🥺
@InstagramAWrestlingHistorian7 жыл бұрын
Costner is a great man. He was able to bring joy at a sad event. That is charisma.
@longmemory16207 жыл бұрын
Costner had alan rickman scenes cut from robin hood because he was blown off the screen
@yvonnerobinson13697 жыл бұрын
+BRAD PITT he love him some Whitney Houston!! "😊😞😢
@kennethrussll60595 жыл бұрын
+Yvonne Robinson I heard that Brad Pitt had a crush on Whitney
@tonyrodda5038 Жыл бұрын
A perfect example of speaking from the heart.... I know he's a great actor but this is genuine
@kevincostnerreal Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your love and support
@user-of7dl5kg5c2 ай бұрын
One of the greatest speeches I've ever heard... Whitney will always be remembered across the world...she was/and will always be the greatest singer of all time. I wonder some days with what songs she would've shock the world RIP WH you were the greatest
@Eden-dm3lf3 ай бұрын
This was done beautifully. What I admire about Kevin is that when he's asked about WH in interviews, i have never heard him say a negative word about Whitney. Instead, he always speaks about her with profound love. He absolutely adored her. He's such a stand up guy and he's very admirable ❤
@barbieperry8603Ай бұрын
I have watched this 100s of times. The best going home speech I've ever heard. My Mommy spent her life and mine in music. I lost her 2 years ago, not iny heart. I wish someone had those things for my Mom but she was only famous to us and the Midwest we all toured. In a way when I listen to it and it was for Mommy too. Except it was a Methodist Church and a small one up north. Thank you, Mr. Costner she was a fan too, of you and Miss Houston God will reward you for your strength in GOD and your 💜.
@queenempress25417 жыл бұрын
Kevin Costner.. Brave man. He puts honor in HONORABLE!!!
@anthonyhamor9766 жыл бұрын
Youjizz
@dcprep245 жыл бұрын
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@rmilledge198 жыл бұрын
I never heard a man speak the way Kevin Costner speak about Whitney Houston it was just so beautifully said he believed in her when nobody else believed in her to be in the body guard he waited for her for almost a year he really love Whitney his speech was just outstanding and with unconditional love they had something in common they both was raised in a Baptist Church - and Whitney and him share great memories together I just don't like how the people in the church how they was looking at Kevin when he was speaking I think that's very rude and that really not on camera when the whole world is looking but nevermind on that part Kevin Costner is truly a great man and a gentleman he will always have my respect
@rmilledge198 жыл бұрын
***** oh yes he absolutely was Whitney was one of a kind
@SovereignStatesman8 жыл бұрын
+No sugar coating lies So he worked hard making the Goodyguard, the stupidest movie since "Out House..." wow, I'm SO impressed.
@toniwertman48188 жыл бұрын
+No sugar coating lies i believed he truly loved her..there is no denying it
@rainenouveux88488 жыл бұрын
+Anton Schmidt So do I. Nobody can tell me that he wasn't in love with her.
@pamdavie43758 жыл бұрын
+No sugar coating lies I agree
@user-fn8xb4nn3w7 ай бұрын
She was such a talented lady , years have gone so fast but we all play her music her memory will never fade..💚🌍
@julietsam85187 ай бұрын
i dont think ive ever heard anything more heartfelt and full of love like this.... " dont you worry , youll be good enough,.."