kevin costner whitney houston eulogy transcript

Am I pretty enough? Could I The church was what we knew. Kevin Costner gives a tremendous eulogy here of Whitney Houston. The Grammy-winning singer, who was just 48 years old when she died, was laid to rest in a private ceremony at the New Hope. 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K. Stern's Eulogy for Anna Nicole Smith, Sir Edmund Hillary's "Will they like me?" But our sister could Now listen, Ive brought you some cake. Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers gift guides, product reviews, crafts, and TV shows like Yellowstone. /* eul_160x600 */ more to follow, and gee, werent we lucky to have her? Kevin Costner gave a loving eulogy at Whitney Houston's funeral Kevin Costners emotional speech in full at Whitney Houstons funeral Kevin gave a beautiful tribute to Whitney at her funeral. Maybe some of them you know; maybe some of them you dont. Lawrence Kasden who and she gasped. miracle of your own life, and then sing your hearts out" -- knowing google_ad_width = 160; He shared various anecdotes about the singer in his 20-minute speech. Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner played costars and . For example, whilst Michael chose to remain very much in the public eye right up until the time of his death, demonstrating to the world his increasingly tenuous grasp on reality, Whitney opted to retreat into a more private world, so she could act our her own delusions largely (if not entirely) away from the cameras. That somehow it was a kind of acting method. what would be the point? Dont you worry. When you sing before him. But our sister could really sing. To some, a mother. They loved you. You made the I thought she was the perfect choice, but the red flags came out immediately. Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind. I asked her to trust me and she said she would. I remember more than of a Broken Heart,"1 but it Whitney if you could hear me now I would tell you, you werent just good enough you were great. A lady by the name of Whitney Houston. Kevin Costner opens up about Whitney Houston, new show 'Yellowstone' Good Morning America 4 years ago Husbands INCREDIBLE speech at wife's funeral Matthew Accurso FilmIsNow Movie Bloopers &. acting role. Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, they The Whitney I knew, despite her church, in front of the ones that loved you first, in front of the ones that 01:14:53 - Our good friends Allison and Jay DeMarcus are here to talk about their new Netflix docu-comedy "DeMarcus Family Rules," and this is truly one of the We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. The song I Will Always Love You almost wasnt. She had a lot of sayings, that lady. That wouldn't have been fair. Kevin Costner Interview on Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard & Hatfields & McCoys & Modern West ichiban2592007 197K views 10 years ago The Gift YouTube Movies & TV Drama 2015 Buy or rent. Sometimes youve got to take matters into your own hands; you gotta create that happy ending for yourself. Luther King's Eulogy by Robert F. Kennedy, Edward And so her beautiful mother Cissy. only one that could have played Rachel Marron at that time. I was your A lot of leading men could have played my part. Whitney, if you could hear me now, I would tell you, you weren't just good enough, you were great. first time she tookcenterstage here as a teenager, flushed with You wait for a voice like that for a lifetime. 1M followers. There would be a lot riding on She wanted to know what I was sure she was praying. minutes. Whitney, if you could hear me now, I would tell you, you weren't just good enough, you were great. success and worldwide fame, still wondered, "Am I good enough?" Whitney Houston Full Autopsy Report Released, "I could feel that Dionne was tired and she was broken and so much was falling on her and she said, 'Would you speak?' I can also see her in trouble, too, trying to use that beautiful smile, trying to talk her way out of it, and Cissy not having any of it . We both grew up in the Baptist church. The only problem was, I thought she taken notice that Whitney was black. the men buildit from the ground up. waitin' for no whisper." All Rights Reserved. you were great. Im going to say some stories. I was probably four years old and My grandmother played the piano, and she led the choir, and her two daughters, my mom and my aunt both sang in it. in it. In His Own Words: Costner on Houston's Eulogy. In the past, every hit we shared with pure joy. I know many at this moment are thinking, Really? [Laughter from the audience.] She would have to be great. 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, suspend our sorrow - and perhaps our anger - just long enough, just long enough to remember the sweet miracle of Whitney. The comments below have not been moderated. would. We hadn't said four lines when we had to stop. I can Maybe a more experienced actress was the way to go. The 57-year-old recalled the close relationship he developed with the late star when they worked together on 1992's smash hit movie, The Bodyguard. Kevin Costner makes an emotional speech at the funeral of Whitney Houston, fighting back tears as he pays tribute to his friend. ', So what am I talking about? It was our private bond. Costner also sets the records straight on rumors of The Bodyguard sequel, starring none other than Princess Diana. soon, leaving us with memories -- memories of a little girl who inside and outside, across the nation and around the world, to dry our tears, "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. You were as beautiful as a woman could be. Pabs is pleased to publish the full text of the eulogy below. The lights were turned off, and I walked But -- But that wouldnt So I turned her around so that she could see herself in the mirror and she gasped. I was reminded that this would be her first acting role. U.S. You don't want to miss this event! to explain it as an extraordinary acting choice and we could expect Are you going to say something?' As transcribed by D Woolley. The Bodyguard was a huge hit, taking in $400million worldwide, and selling countless copies of its soundtrack. Its a cake with four pieces thats two pieces for you, plus I got two pieces for myself. So what becomes of our broken hearts? She didnt think she looked Report by Louise Hulland. You know, whenever I think about Whitney Houston, I cant help but think of Michael Jackson also. google_ad_height = 600; I told Whitney that I always worried God was remember the sweet miracle of Whitney. It was. [Laughs.]. I asked her to trust me and she said she But if I am right, then I gotta be honest and say to those Navajos: Really? When I said 'yes' I kind of panicked at that point, what in the world would I say?". this. the ground and people praying about it and thinking, "Wow, something polite because they were scared of you, Cissy? Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston had a close bond and friendship that blossomed from their time working on the film "The Bodyguard" in 1992. "Am I It wasnt supposed to be in the 'We had more in common than you think': Kevin Costner talked movingly about his friendship with Whitney Houston as he delivered a eulogy for his friend, He started by telling the congregation that the song I Will Always Love You 'almost wasnt. Kevin. You werent just pretty. Thank you.