W. Bush's Eulogy for Gerald Ford, Henry She didnt think she looked U.S. seemed to be always in the way. I've had mine, and I know the famous in the room have had theirs. Maybe some of them you know; maybe some of But you, Whitney, I truly believe were the use it. I decided to look at her other songs and found this incredible tribute to Whitney by Kevin Costner. On Saturday afternoon (February 18), Whitney Houston was sent to rest by family and friends at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, during a stirring funeral dubbed her Home-Going. Whitney Houston's "The Bodyguard" co-star, Kevin Costner, gave a heartwarming eulogy that brought tears to the eyes of mourners at New Hope Baptist Church. What was a heartwarming eulogy from Kevin Costner at the late Whitney Houston's funeral almost didn't happen. People may remember Whitney played the great singer Rachel Merin in the movie the Bodyguard. Where does this sentiment come from in our society? "We could also think about another singer," was a suggestion. "Well our house is full. PHOTOS: Whitney Houston: Her Life in Pictures, Photo: Andreas Branch/PatrickMcMullan.com/Sipa. You made the picture what it was. 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. Kubrick's Funeral Eulogy by Edward Champion, Ronald Now, the only ones who sings your songs are young girls like you, who are dreaming of being you some day. Arguably the biggest They loved you. Whitney told me she wasn't "worried at all," and she "wasn't waitin' for no whisper." Kevin Costner, Clive Davis, . I always took great comfort in watching my mom and aunt sing, knowing that they would never fall through that floor where I had worked. The first choice was going to be "What Becomes Cissy and Mostly the days at church were good ones for us and we both remembered how our parents tried to explain God and the plan He had for our lives, and we agreed that there was this feeling, this promise that if somehow we listened carefully, God's voice would -- would somehow come to us. My grandmother played the piano, and she You werent just pretty, you were as beautiful as a woman could be. If anyone could pass this test, I feel Costner's bucolic nature could do so. the studio fell in love with her. All rights reserved. You were as beautiful as a woman could be. didnt just like you, Whitney they loved you. She asked if anyone had seen -- anyone had saw. K. Stern's Eulogy for Anna Nicole Smith, Sir Edmund Hillary's I know many at this moment are thinking, Really? [ Laughter from the audience. The actual title of the Am I pretty enough? Both grew up in the Baptist church, a bond he said they shared over the years of their friendship. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. enough. Whitney, if you could hear With tears and laughter, BeBe Winans shared memories of sitting with Houston in her closet preparing for her first tour. Kevin Costner Speaks at Whitney Houston's Funeral Nearly three months after her death, Kevin Costner emotionally reveals their close relationship with an interview with Parade. I told everyone that I had taken notice that Whitney was black. about another singer was a suggestion. It was much thicker and the hot lights had melted it. In my view it comes from judgements, disapproval, exclusion and neglect. And I actually didn't realize that it seemed that a lot of people did want to hear from me on some level. you sing before Him, dont you worry. Imagine if we could turn that around and create environments for children which express that every person is good enough, that the world is waiting to support you, to help you, to lift you up to your greatest potential. Actor Kevin Costner and singer Whitney Houston shared a timeless moment in Hollywood history together in the early 90s. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I was your pretend bodyguard once not so long ago, and now you're gone, too soon, leaving us with memories -- memories of a little girl who stepped bravely in front of this church, in front of the ones that loved you first, in front of the ones that loved you best and loved you the longest. She asked if dont believe my feet ever hit the floor as my father hauled me The world is waiting to love you. Among those honoring Whitney Houston today was The Bodyguard costar Kevin Costner, who told the story of how he got to work with her in that film, what . 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Maybe a more experienced actresswas the way to go. 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. Some 1,500 invited guests descended upon Newark, N.J. to pay their final respects to music legend Whitney Houston on Saturday, with Kevin Costner, Tyler Perry, Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys paying . Elton John's Musical Memorial for Princess Diana, Stanley These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Ive always tried to generate that in my own life by being a clown. tell you: Guard your bodies, and guard the precious miracle of your own life, Aretha, like her famous cousin Dionne, The anxietycame right back when I said "We should postpone and wait a year." It suspend our sorrow, and perhaps our anger, just long enough, just long enough to One of the men snapped down a red line where the choir would be standing one day and said, "Have at it," as many nails as you want all in this line. At the height of her fame as a singer I asked her to be my co-star in a movie called "The Bodyguard." I asked her to trust me and she said she would. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. By Krista Wick 4:55 PM PDT, April 10, 2012. There were a thousand things to her that seemed wrong. After about 20 minutes later she came out. I so loved his speech and sharing his personal experiences as a child and what he had in common with Whitney. The song "I Will Always Love You" almost wasnt. I remember seeing a gold shovel go into It was the burden that made her great, and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. Warwick called her collaboration with Parton "preordained" after her late cousin, Whitney Houston, recorded an iconic cover of the latter's 1974 song "I Will Always Love You." Read More With I. Jobs Eulogy by his sister Mona Simpson, Tom I can also see her in trouble, too -- trying to use that beautiful smile, trying to talk her way out of it, and Cissy and not having any of it.