Kevin Costner's speech at Whitney Houston's funeral

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  • čas přidán 17. 02. 2012
  • 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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  • @297banu
    @297banu Před 8 lety +4873

    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.

    • @aldoflavio1
      @aldoflavio1 Před 8 lety +225

      A great emotional speech. I thin that Costner is an respectable person. I agree with you.

    • @jeannemarie2403
      @jeannemarie2403 Před 7 lety +197

      he was madly in love with Whitney

    • @rayneboomboom2385
      @rayneboomboom2385 Před 6 lety +30

      Agreed

    • @aliencatfish
      @aliencatfish Před 6 lety +94

      Zehra aa yes! he spoke from his heart and meant every single word❤

    • @thepoozer
      @thepoozer Před 6 lety +99

      Kevin Costner is someone I aspire to be like in regards to integrity

  • @Lovely_Mia087
    @Lovely_Mia087 Před 4 lety +2715

    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.

    • @pwhit59
      @pwhit59 Před 4 lety +66

      Yes....it was the perfect ending!

    • @Mordecai154
      @Mordecai154 Před 3 lety +41

      I'm crying from that part

    • @boredincan
      @boredincan Před 3 lety +64

      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.

    • @charliefarlie2884
      @charliefarlie2884 Před 3 lety +12

      @. the blinkers of ideology don't help anything

    • @nancyblain-brooks939
      @nancyblain-brooks939 Před 3 lety +26

      That kind of love is rare.!!!

  • @jojojojo-si6vw
    @jojojojo-si6vw Před 8 měsíci +784

    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!

    • @lindaparker5505
      @lindaparker5505 Před 8 měsíci +39

      You tell really loved her, and admired her she was a beautiful singer and a beautiful women 😅

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 Před 5 měsíci +20

      Its a pity that BOTH did not want to try sticking to it - would have been difficult but the heart would have helped

    • @patriciazepeda1252
      @patriciazepeda1252 Před 2 měsíci

      Cleaning nails

    • @colleenbrady9675
      @colleenbrady9675 Před měsícem +12

      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.

    • @jacquelyndobson1365
      @jacquelyndobson1365 Před 22 dny

      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!

  • @RussiaIsARiddle778
    @RussiaIsARiddle778 Před 6 měsíci +638

    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. 🙏

    • @helderalmeida2790
      @helderalmeida2790 Před 6 měsíci +18

      It seems like his wife found out she came 2nd

    • @danbruno5945
      @danbruno5945 Před 5 měsíci +10

      ​@@helderalmeida2790Don't kids always come first to Mothers
      So why when a Father puts a kid first it ruins the marriage

    • @Switch59809
      @Switch59809 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Amen brother ❤🙏

    • @Switch59809
      @Switch59809 Před 5 měsíci

      Ooops sister! Lol

    • @BillySmith-np5zn
      @BillySmith-np5zn Před 5 měsíci +14

      @@danbruno5945No apparently Kevin Costner called Whitney his “1 true love”

  • @lucas2424mc
    @lucas2424mc Před rokem +1179

    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
      @queenesther09 Před rokem +12

      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
      @kaijazakora6644 Před rokem +4

      @@queenesther09 Fear is in all life, and need to be its not a bad thing.

    • @kaijazakora6644
      @kaijazakora6644 Před rokem +2

      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
      @francesf3581 Před rokem +1

      The world is not only Whited n Blacks

    • @francesf3581
      @francesf3581 Před rokem +2

      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.

  • @preciousthing101
    @preciousthing101 Před 5 lety +4474

    Get yourself someone who loves you as much as Kevin Costner loves Whitney Houston.

    • @briansimpson5664
      @briansimpson5664 Před 4 lety +48

      You mean as a friend? Yea that be nice

    • @SP-wi9sv
      @SP-wi9sv Před 4 lety +52

      @@Pfirtzer wtf??? What does this comment have to do with anything? Show some respect, and keep your unhappiness to yourself

    • @evenstar4076
      @evenstar4076 Před 4 lety +14

      @@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.

    • @Pfirtzer
      @Pfirtzer Před 4 lety +6

      @@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.

    • @evenstar4076
      @evenstar4076 Před 4 lety +40

      @@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 CZcams 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 CZcams, do you? Some men are logical, but you certainly are not one of them.

  • @renaz630
    @renaz630 Před rokem +573

    This was the most respectful,loving,truthful eulogy.
    Classic. RIP Whitney Houston

  • @C.kirk1287
    @C.kirk1287 Před rokem +462

    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 ❤️🙏🏽

    • @danielleschiazza6172
      @danielleschiazza6172 Před 8 měsíci +33

      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.

    • @gennamcgill4066
      @gennamcgill4066 Před 8 měsíci +27

      I listened to his whole speech and he never called her his one true love. Where are you getting that?

    • @Leira6267
      @Leira6267 Před 8 měsíci

      @@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.

    • @brandinicole80
      @brandinicole80 Před 8 měsíci +31

      ​@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. 😬

    • @Leira6267
      @Leira6267 Před 8 měsíci +13

      @@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.

  • @JasonB95
    @JasonB95 Před rokem +1329

    This is what happens when a true storyteller expresses his love. What a beautiful tribute.

    • @shanayabuckery3618
      @shanayabuckery3618 Před rokem +15

      Wow that a beautiful speech Kevin Costner I miss you BOBBI KRIS and her mother Whitney

    • @tammylong3272
      @tammylong3272 Před 9 měsíci +7

      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

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 Před 5 měsíci +3

      and I am sure it was love

    • @dennisholst4322
      @dennisholst4322 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Feeling for her is real Love

  • @lavie954
    @lavie954 Před rokem +2107

    "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
      @brookegoslin Před rokem +16

      ♥️😢🙏🏼💫✨

    • @kepigal
      @kepigal Před rokem +28

      Made me cry

    • @JohnSmith-uy7sv
      @JohnSmith-uy7sv Před rokem +8

      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
      @tracymetherell8744 Před rokem +60

      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
      @marilynwilson6748 Před rokem +20

      Melted mine too, first time I heard it at the funeral. I saw her movie today.

  • @marklowe7431
    @marklowe7431 Před měsícem +28

    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.

  • @sayitloudblcknproud
    @sayitloudblcknproud Před 10 měsíci +81

    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-jq2nd
      @ElizabethLoyal-jq2nd Před 3 měsíci +2

      That says alot

    • @janetstassi2083
      @janetstassi2083 Před měsícem

      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

    • @spirituallyfreewithree
      @spirituallyfreewithree Před 12 dny

      ​@@janetstassi2083 He was definitely in love with her. Him not leaving his wife for her doesn't mean a thing.

  • @brianvincent655
    @brianvincent655 Před 2 lety +2884

    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
      @mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Před rokem +14

      Christian

    • @stormyg9169
      @stormyg9169 Před rokem +112

      Definitely not underrated by any means. 80’s heartthrob just like Whitney. 🙂🙂❤️

    • @LadellTurner
      @LadellTurner Před rokem +69

      He's my favorite actor of all time from "Dancing with Wolves" to the "Bodyguard with Ms Houston! Definitely a great actor.

    • @timhauck933
      @timhauck933 Před rokem +57

      Not underrated! He has always been a fantastic performer! Some of his movies have tanked! But many of them have been phenomenal!

    • @ronnie13131
      @ronnie13131 Před rokem +8

      He also did a good job for Vin Scully

  • @Humvee369
    @Humvee369 Před rokem +1108

    An utterly sincere speech. He really did this with honour.

    • @GenaroDeLuca
      @GenaroDeLuca Před rokem +7

      He also did it with love 😊
      Nice to meet you
      Where are you from?

    • @EJDD1233
      @EJDD1233 Před 8 měsíci

      Shame Costner sold his soul though

    • @gisels.5769
      @gisels.5769 Před 8 měsíci +6

      @@EJDD1233wdym?

    • @PatientPerspective
      @PatientPerspective Před 6 měsíci

      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_Shipov
      @Artem_Shipov Před 6 měsíci

      That's what I noted too😢

  • @murriemitchell4250
    @murriemitchell4250 Před 10 měsíci +204

    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.❤❤

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I think they had not been experienced and old enough to realize what they had at this time

    • @riz-rq9wr
      @riz-rq9wr Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@barbarasander2811how old was she when they did that movie??? I have to google it because everyone looked so mature back in the day

    • @user-fh4qe4qt7j
      @user-fh4qe4qt7j Před 24 dny

      ​@@riz-rq9wrКто-то говорил 28лет было ей

  • @Artem_Shipov
    @Artem_Shipov Před rokem +237

    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.

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I feel so sorry that they did not TRY to live it in realy life - would have been difficult but good for both

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Agree with you and I am convinced thus was not show

    • @doublenickelzeta
      @doublenickelzeta Před 2 měsíci

      The last 30 seconds messed me up. 😢

  • @bournemouthdiva3295
    @bournemouthdiva3295 Před rokem +2993

    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.

  • @boomerbreaks2133
    @boomerbreaks2133 Před rokem +1952

    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
      @yootoob2 Před rokem +22

      STILL! 😭

    • @chick-fil-agal2264
      @chick-fil-agal2264 Před rokem +19

      Me too, came back to watch on 4/5/23

    • @ifeayo8683
      @ifeayo8683 Před rokem +10

      @@pamelaeschenroeder8142 yess!!

    • @ukporkpie7829
      @ukporkpie7829 Před rokem +21

      Just stumbled on this. Through listening to one of her live performances. I'm choked. Never knew about their friendship. A beautiful eulogy

    • @ronniek201
      @ronniek201 Před 10 měsíci +7

      Me too. ❤

  • @JosephineOchere
    @JosephineOchere Před 9 měsíci +182

    That man had a pure soul connected love for Whitney

    • @DavidMatt_
      @DavidMatt_ Před 8 měsíci +2

      👋

    • @detroitman8994
      @detroitman8994 Před 3 měsíci

      If he really loved her, he would be trying to find out who murdered her.

    • @blacksupersport8311
      @blacksupersport8311 Před měsícem

      ​@@detroitman8994Here's a hint his first name is Bobby!

    • @hazelady5068
      @hazelady5068 Před 28 dny

      He wanted to marry her remember that ❤

  • @briana8332
    @briana8332 Před rokem +361

    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 🙏🏼

    • @sharonblack1470
      @sharonblack1470 Před 7 měsíci +10

      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 ❤

    • @PatientPerspective
      @PatientPerspective Před 6 měsíci +5

      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).

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 Před 5 měsíci

      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

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 Před 4 měsíci

      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-mi5ec
      @LarryLindsay-mi5ec Před 4 měsíci

      ⁠​⁠@@sharonblack1470😮

  • @willh8682
    @willh8682 Před 9 lety +1001

    "And when you sing before Him, don't you worry, you'll be good enough." - Kevin Costner. DAMN! That was powerful

    • @robertyates3980
      @robertyates3980 Před 4 lety +5

      Wasn't it!

    • @ceetee9659
      @ceetee9659 Před 3 lety +15

      @Wayne96819 right.. when they went to the wide pan at 16:00 and I see jesse jackson sitting to the left im like -_-

    • @driley5004
      @driley5004 Před 3 lety +9

      @Wayne96819 yea i.didn't get that, he was uninterested.. It was disappointing.

    • @adamthomas8205
      @adamthomas8205 Před 2 lety +12

      Are we really surprised? If it’s not about him he’s not that interested.

    • @bremarie1742
      @bremarie1742 Před rokem +2

      😞🥺

  • @ronaldking2619
    @ronaldking2619 Před rokem +2379

    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
      @gooddaysahead1 Před rokem +96

      If this was the man she had...yup.

    • @tititoto8325
      @tititoto8325 Před rokem +44

      For sure... 😢

    • @justinejustice_league1857
      @justinejustice_league1857 Před rokem

      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
      @iaffirmme9345 Před rokem +53

      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
      @lisaweaver8897 Před rokem +15

      In the Netflix movie out now, she went to a Catholic school

  • @Johnny53kgb-nsa
    @Johnny53kgb-nsa Před 2 měsíci +32

    This eulogy still gets to me, all these year's later. Rip Whitney.

  • @csisalesbasics673
    @csisalesbasics673 Před 9 měsíci +358

    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

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Před 8 měsíci

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 Před 5 měsíci

      but does not help if the one part desperately needs it and just gets letters

  • @troytucker3710
    @troytucker3710 Před 8 lety +400

    700 people who disliked will never understand the beauty of friendship, love and companionship

  • @ONSADE
    @ONSADE Před 9 lety +1825

    This is the definition of a gentleman people.

    • @melstar78
      @melstar78 Před 6 lety +57

      Hey man, you know if she had married a man of this calibre she would've been just fine..x

    • @billrhoasts5456
      @billrhoasts5456 Před 6 lety +14

      You said it brother.

    • @joobman1236
      @joobman1236 Před 6 lety +5

      Constantly complementing a woman?

    • @mayemcdonald9111
      @mayemcdonald9111 Před 5 lety +5

      Dudebro13454 Bro Adulterer? What are you saying? How do you know?

    • @mayemcdonald9111
      @mayemcdonald9111 Před 5 lety +19

      Dudebro13454 Bro You have no class whatsoever talking to a woman like that. Grow up.

  • @wow4real815
    @wow4real815 Před 7 měsíci +86

    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!!!

  • @user-kz3ik7pm7o
    @user-kz3ik7pm7o Před 7 měsíci +93

    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 ❤

  • @maxinerussell6857
    @maxinerussell6857 Před 4 lety +362

    Costner and Whitney had a deep relationship. He speaks from a loving place that he had for her.

    • @lovehonestmen3445
      @lovehonestmen3445 Před 4 lety +1

      Deep ? In what sense

    • @therafonreport3847
      @therafonreport3847 Před 3 lety +5

      @@lovehonestmen3445 They'd known each other since childhood. It was a true friendship where each loved the other.

    • @Thegazelle1000
      @Thegazelle1000 Před 3 lety +6

      @@therafonreport3847 They didn't know each other from childhood!! He said they had somethin in common: they grew up in Baptist Church.

  • @kcottonable
    @kcottonable Před 5 lety +425

    When he said “Whitney, if you could hear me now...” my heart dropped!

  • @vernongerona7588
    @vernongerona7588 Před 8 měsíci +140

    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❤

  • @dorothyreese672
    @dorothyreese672 Před 4 měsíci +36

    Kevin Cosner truly loved Whitney Houston. She is truly missed

  • @Manufan-og1xg
    @Manufan-og1xg Před 4 lety +604

    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
      @coleenemorrison5150 Před rokem +7

      Yes he did we all loved her she was a beautiful women and best singer there ever was

  • @lavie954
    @lavie954 Před rokem +1449

    We're are in 2022 and I'm back here listening to it again. What a gentleman 👏 🙌

    • @goawaytubetwat3179
      @goawaytubetwat3179 Před rokem +7

      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
      @AlonayRodrigo Před rokem +7

      I’m watching Yellowstone and fell in love with his acting and led me to watch the bodyguard 😭❤️

    • @EggZausted1
      @EggZausted1 Před rokem +3

      @@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
      @Wolfs_BBQ Před rokem +10

      Not only a gentleman, but a true friend!

    • @kevinbishell4193
      @kevinbishell4193 Před rokem +1

      Me too ❤️

  • @troydaigle1260
    @troydaigle1260 Před 5 měsíci +55

    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.

  • @WysteriaGuitar
    @WysteriaGuitar Před 11 měsíci +65

    The best speech I've ever heard for a loved one at a funeral - well done Mr. Costner.

  • @deb8911
    @deb8911 Před rokem +527

    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
      @philhelm1318 Před rokem +17

      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.

    • @RoxieRHeart
      @RoxieRHeart Před 10 měsíci +7

      Same

    • @chocostar3355
      @chocostar3355 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Same. I can't even watch The Bodyguard anymore 😢

    • @sueriemer6313
      @sueriemer6313 Před 6 měsíci

      what is the galaxy ball

    • @user-iv9ju4rj1m
      @user-iv9ju4rj1m Před 5 měsíci

      I've watched it and cried many times

  • @mattbernabe
    @mattbernabe Před rokem +720

    That speech was filled with honesty and class. Major respect for Costner.

  • @kalualauber1921
    @kalualauber1921 Před 9 měsíci +53

    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.

  • @kimmyb8276
    @kimmyb8276 Před rokem +84

    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

  • @logancarter3499
    @logancarter3499 Před 7 lety +527

    i think Kevin loved whitney more than what he's telling us

    • @irenejaaskelainen9193
      @irenejaaskelainen9193 Před 7 lety +11

      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 :)

    • @lolekbolek2702
      @lolekbolek2702 Před 7 lety +31

      Logan Carter I think he was her true love as well....

    • @w.w.schwoodson3670
      @w.w.schwoodson3670 Před 6 lety +6

      Logan Carter
      " YES "

    • @ronw1527
      @ronw1527 Před 6 lety +1

      Logan Carte

    • @hollywiggins439
      @hollywiggins439 Před 6 lety +5

      I think so I think they had a thing going on or something but who cares Kevin gave a great speech

  • @BlackMountainDreamer
    @BlackMountainDreamer Před rokem +188

    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.

  • @kerathompson7167
    @kerathompson7167 Před rokem +88

    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_
      @DavidMatt_ Před 8 měsíci

      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.

  • @lindawalker6292
    @lindawalker6292 Před 8 měsíci +68

    Brought tears to my eyes. I could feel that he was sincere. RIP Whitney! 🙏✝️💖😘

  • @Karen-ny6ub
    @Karen-ny6ub Před rokem +454

    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
      @queenesther09 Před rokem +12

      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
      @kaijazakora6644 Před rokem +5

      @@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
      @psgamer-0199 Před rokem +10

      Where is that documentary available?

    • @tammybee6665
      @tammybee6665 Před rokem +9

      I’ve not watched Yellowstone. Must do that. This man’s tribute was beautiful and heart wrenching.

    • @coraggio93
      @coraggio93 Před 9 měsíci

      Is this the documentary that you are talking about? czcams.com/video/OCqLYJKObJ4/video.html

  • @rhyaweeks
    @rhyaweeks Před 7 lety +795

    "You weren't just good enough, you were great." God, the love that man had for her.

    • @Locktwiste72
      @Locktwiste72 Před 5 lety +63

      He loved her heart, body, and soul. I think they were soulmates, just not destined to be together, unfortunately.

    • @clashon4life843
      @clashon4life843 Před rokem +6

      @@Locktwiste72 God give us free Will to chose our destiny

    • @Antyoksydantka85
      @Antyoksydantka85 Před rokem +5

      @@Locktwiste72 she definitely chose the worst path in her life bonding with that monster. That wasn't true love.

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 Před rokem +6

      I wish Whitney had never met Bobby Brown.

    • @Antyoksydantka85
      @Antyoksydantka85 Před rokem +4

      @@sharonjensen3016 sadly she was into bad boys... he isn't even handsome Dx

  • @newmercies1
    @newmercies1 Před 3 měsíci +16

    His shaking voice tells you everything you need to know...! Love is all we take with us, and nothing else matters!

  • @freeurmind2871
    @freeurmind2871 Před 11 měsíci +50

    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 😓💔

  • @serapserap7743
    @serapserap7743 Před 7 lety +657

    He is the only person that i am remembering from Whitney's funeral. He was real so real .

    • @pbsamanthamarie
      @pbsamanthamarie Před 5 lety +15

      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-annaleedeprince5525
      @aanchal-annaleedeprince5525 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I agree with that

  • @MetricButtload
    @MetricButtload Před 8 lety +1042

    I met Kevin Costner in Rome, and can attest that he is a kind, down to earth and generous guy.

    • @yolandasmith211
      @yolandasmith211 Před 8 lety +21

      That's awesome

    • @satxpa
      @satxpa Před 8 lety +78

      +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.

    • @rosaleeadams1160
      @rosaleeadams1160 Před 7 lety +29

      so good to hear this as I have always liked him...from first film I saw
      Silverado..

    • @gemmaaboagye7386
      @gemmaaboagye7386 Před 7 lety +3

      MetricButtload ur lucky

    • @hollywiggins439
      @hollywiggins439 Před 7 lety +10

      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.

  • @bridgetsears6066
    @bridgetsears6066 Před rokem +10

    Im watching this again for the hundredth time. Because I love seeing how much a man truely loved a woman.

  • @gregjsinclair
    @gregjsinclair Před 7 měsíci +23

    You could see in his eyes and hear in his voice , the love he had for her ,

  • @johnbertrand7185
    @johnbertrand7185 Před 7 lety +865

    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.

    • @dionnefaulkes
      @dionnefaulkes Před 5 lety +13

      You are so right....

    • @lyndonscovers5758
      @lyndonscovers5758 Před 5 lety +14

      He dont need nots or paper the only notes he need is from the heart and thats it

    • @Figs3
      @Figs3 Před 4 lety +2

      I hada do a eulogy a few times. One of them I based a large part of it from this speech.

  • @Lovely_Mia087
    @Lovely_Mia087 Před 4 lety +1684

    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.

    • @mattmartini836
      @mattmartini836 Před 4 lety +87

      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.

    • @vanessabrown1959
      @vanessabrown1959 Před 2 lety +15

      Welll said real friendship is price6

    • @TheFailedmessiah
      @TheFailedmessiah Před 2 lety +46

      They asked him to speak because they wanted him to be her bodyguard in real life. But he really was fond of her

    • @mjfrazierenterprises3594
      @mjfrazierenterprises3594 Před rokem +19

      I've always felt that way about Kevin Costner (and the movie "The Bodyguard" reflects a special part of my life, also).

    • @Lovely_Mia087
      @Lovely_Mia087 Před rokem +50

      @@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.

  • @01Mary02
    @01Mary02 Před 11 měsíci +54

    Kevin Costner gave the most moving funeral speech I've heard since Princess Diana died. Well done sir.

  • @lauraba39
    @lauraba39 Před 11 měsíci +44

    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 😢

  • @freiagalacar5786
    @freiagalacar5786 Před 4 lety +612

    How could anyone downvote this speech? I love his vulnerability and honesty!

    • @raganelle4830
      @raganelle4830 Před rokem +6

      ...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...💜

  • @musiimenta123456789
    @musiimenta123456789 Před 4 lety +1752

    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.

    • @Stricknine9
      @Stricknine9 Před 4 lety +65

      Being Pamela Musiimenta I can see that he loved Whitney! What a heartfelt tribute. I’ve watched it over and over. ❤️😪

    • @robertyates3980
      @robertyates3980 Před 4 lety +35

      Same here and i watch it everytime it comes on.

    • @jeslynlewis337
      @jeslynlewis337 Před 4 lety +74

      Their chemistry was definitely beyond acting. Even this speech proclaims his admiration and solid undiluted love for her.

    • @musiimenta123456789
      @musiimenta123456789 Před 4 lety +81

      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?

    • @mattmartini836
      @mattmartini836 Před 4 lety +54

      @@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.

  • @Say_Jay246
    @Say_Jay246 Před 8 měsíci +97

    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 💔 💔

    • @humanity9158
      @humanity9158 Před 8 měsíci +7

      Very true....I believe you.

    • @Eden-dm3lf
      @Eden-dm3lf Před 7 měsíci +2

      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.

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 Před 5 měsíci

      Lets pray for it

  • @vikkistadler6561
    @vikkistadler6561 Před 10 měsíci +64

    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.

  • @kimberlyblake4762
    @kimberlyblake4762 Před rokem +161

    They couldn't have picked a better person to speak at her funeral. He spoke so eloquently about her and it was beautiful ❤️.

  • @kimvaars4657
    @kimvaars4657 Před rokem +556

    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
      @angela-fl4gs Před rokem +8

      I did too. 😭

    • @nekeshajoseph8794
      @nekeshajoseph8794 Před rokem +8

      I cried so much I got the cold after.

    • @corabrantley5860
      @corabrantley5860 Před 7 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @jasmynelliott
    @jasmynelliott Před 3 měsíci +9

    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.

  • @ShellyBenner-of9mr
    @ShellyBenner-of9mr Před 11 měsíci +36

    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.

  • @zenamen5221
    @zenamen5221 Před 2 lety +763

    I cried watching this today, after all of these years. Whitney was absolutely a gift to this world.

    • @raganelle4830
      @raganelle4830 Před rokem +14

      As time goes on she shines brighter and brighter.

    • @lindac6416
      @lindac6416 Před rokem +11

      You are so right it still hurts .

    • @bettekibble8926
      @bettekibble8926 Před rokem +7

      I too thought I was done crying over Whitney 😭
      Love her so much 💕🌈❤️☀️☀️🙏🎶🎶🎵🎶☀️🌅☀️☀️☀️☀️

    • @faustinreeder1075
      @faustinreeder1075 Před rokem +5

      Bobby Brown fueled her destruction.

    • @michiganman9599
      @michiganman9599 Před rokem +1

      If only Whitney had ALLOWED HERSELF to believe that she was…

  • @ValarieCole
    @ValarieCole Před 6 lety +731

    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.4845
      @erasedfromgenepool.4845 Před 4 lety +37

      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.🤧🤧🤧🤧

    • @lindsayralston2415
      @lindsayralston2415 Před 4 lety +5

      My heart ❤😭

    • @cozettem8226
      @cozettem8226 Před 4 lety +5

      @@erasedfromgenepool.4845 Wasn't he married to his wife when he worked with Whitney?

    • @tonyausten2168
      @tonyausten2168 Před 4 lety

      Then how come he never impregnated her? He should have lifted her up & go to Vegas and marry her.

    • @Thegazelle1000
      @Thegazelle1000 Před 3 lety

      @@cozettem8226 yes he was!

  • @tammyguessbeckham2212
    @tammyguessbeckham2212 Před 5 měsíci +25

    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

  • @GIam0r0us
    @GIam0r0us Před 8 měsíci +40

    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 ❤

  • @laurenchapman7695
    @laurenchapman7695 Před 3 lety +359

    He loves the soul of Whitney he saw deep into her very core. He loves her more than bobby ever could

    • @melisagalvalizi6982
      @melisagalvalizi6982 Před 2 lety +39

      exactly, he got her. that was the most honest speech of the whole funeral.

  • @amanteapasionado6836
    @amanteapasionado6836 Před 5 lety +546

    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.

    • @musiimenta123456789
      @musiimenta123456789 Před 4 lety +21

      Exactly... he loved her deeply.

    • @TheFailedmessiah
      @TheFailedmessiah Před 3 lety +17

      I liked the fact she was black and he was white,

    • @Mont3000
      @Mont3000 Před 3 lety +3

      Nice, I didnt know that

    • @mauriceboykin4422
      @mauriceboykin4422 Před 3 lety

      Amen

    • @mjmusicchannel5687
      @mjmusicchannel5687 Před 3 lety +3

      @@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.

  • @Dragon240264074
    @Dragon240264074 Před 6 měsíci +19

    Dear Kevin, What a lovely speech. I still getting goosebumps right now at this moment. And again and again and again.....

  • @susansuarez8954
    @susansuarez8954 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Back in 2023 to listen to Kevin talk from his heart, not a script. We will love you & miss you forever Whitney Houston! RIP

  • @greyjay9202
    @greyjay9202 Před rokem +172

    Its so clear that he loved Whitney. Really loved her. Such a moving tribute to a remarkable woman. What a gentleman Costner is.

  • @natiablack7144
    @natiablack7144 Před 3 lety +116

    "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-ub7pk1bu8s
      @user-ub7pk1bu8s Před 2 měsíci +1

      The Words Off You Go, WHITNEY, Escorted by a Army of Angels are SO BEAUTIFUL. ❤❤❤

    • @Mary-ql8gt
      @Mary-ql8gt Před měsícem +1

      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.'

  • @user-le7hz9yx7r
    @user-le7hz9yx7r Před 8 měsíci +29

    You can tell he absolutely adored her. Beautiful eulogy and heartbreaking.

  • @bambibarnett6052
    @bambibarnett6052 Před 6 měsíci +12

    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

  • @caseyb4425
    @caseyb4425 Před 5 lety +308

    You are a class act Kevin Costner
    Don't ever change Cowboy

  • @greapper1
    @greapper1 Před rokem +357

    You can tell he absolutely adored her. Beautiful eulogy and heartbreaking.

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 Před rokem +24

      Kevin saw something in Whitney that others didn't. The one person who believes in you is worth more than a dozen naysayers.

  • @user-kg8fg2qg2y
    @user-kg8fg2qg2y Před 5 měsíci +12

    She sang like we speak
    One of the most natural voices that ever lived

  • @beantaylor2074
    @beantaylor2074 Před 3 měsíci +7

    "And when you sing before him, don't worry... you'll be good enough." The ending to that speech was beautiful. ❤❤❤

  • @tianatianaclarkeyahoocom
    @tianatianaclarkeyahoocom Před 8 lety +734

    You can tell he adored Whitney!

  • @robertkerr2997
    @robertkerr2997 Před 9 lety +647

    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.

    • @convertedheart
      @convertedheart Před 9 lety +44

      I've always said that!

    • @Cepillo-lk6fz
      @Cepillo-lk6fz Před 9 lety +44

      Yep. Much better match than she was with Bobby Brown. She mighyt have still been alive had she married Costner.

    • @robertbishop5357
      @robertbishop5357 Před 9 lety +13

      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.

    • @TheThetruthcanhurt
      @TheThetruthcanhurt Před 9 lety +26

      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.

    • @itsmissvsworld
      @itsmissvsworld Před 9 lety +28

      I think he was in love with her.

  • @absolutelyangee8758
    @absolutelyangee8758 Před 8 měsíci +6

    His words were simply beautiful

  • @Censoredagain7881
    @Censoredagain7881 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Her name better be on the top of that list!! Her Angelic voice will never be forgotten!!

  • @tomhibbert1210
    @tomhibbert1210 Před 6 lety +367

    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.

  • @anitahwells3171
    @anitahwells3171 Před 3 lety +348

    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
      @MrJess-el8ku Před rokem +1

      ❤️🙏🏾

    • @Eden-dm3lf
      @Eden-dm3lf Před 3 měsíci +1

      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

  • @Thetruuuuuth
    @Thetruuuuuth Před 5 měsíci +10

    All these years later... and I still cry like a baby watching this 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤️

  • @Eden-dm3lf
    @Eden-dm3lf Před 3 měsíci +8

    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 ❤

  • @esgee2464
    @esgee2464 Před 7 lety +554

    A testament that he really was her bodyguard. God Bless. Rest in peace Whitney.

  • @rmilledge19
    @rmilledge19 Před 8 lety +1755

    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

    • @rmilledge19
      @rmilledge19 Před 8 lety +14

      ***** oh yes he absolutely was Whitney was one of a kind

    • @SovereignStatesman
      @SovereignStatesman Před 8 lety +3

      +No sugar coating lies So he worked hard making the Goodyguard, the stupidest movie since "Out House..." wow, I'm SO impressed.

    • @toniwertman4818
      @toniwertman4818 Před 8 lety +52

      +No sugar coating lies
      i believed he truly loved her..there is no denying it

    • @rainenouveux8848
      @rainenouveux8848 Před 8 lety +51

      +Anton Schmidt So do I. Nobody can tell me that he wasn't in love with her.

    • @pamdavie4375
      @pamdavie4375 Před 8 lety +12

      +No sugar coating lies I agree

  • @carolynhague7199
    @carolynhague7199 Před 7 měsíci +8

    Whitney will live forever in his heart... heartbreaking they didn't make a life together😢😢😢

  • @afterthestorm9355
    @afterthestorm9355 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Beautifully written and spoken. He loved her. That is quite evident.

  • @kitt3521
    @kitt3521 Před rokem +112

    Wow the fact that he got them to wait a year for her is incredible. He knew how special she was and they later found out. Can't wait to go back and watch The Bodyguard now.

    • @GIam0r0us
      @GIam0r0us Před 8 měsíci

      10 months ago. … did you find the Bodyguard and watch it??? Was it a beautiful movie?? I have to find it now to watch it. 🙂

  • @mynameisnotimportant2854
    @mynameisnotimportant2854 Před 6 lety +482

    Lord, he's trying to fight back them tears.

    • @thebookershowify
      @thebookershowify Před 5 lety +39

      You can tell he really loved her. It was heart breaking to watch for me.

    • @noless
      @noless Před 4 lety +10

      If he knew her since she was a child of course it would be very emotional for him.

    • @tessarix
      @tessarix Před 4 lety +5

      Me too! Only they escaped while Kevin spoke.

  • @missssme8321
    @missssme8321 Před 8 měsíci +10

    He held back those tears 😢 rip to the beautiful and talented Whitney Houston ❤️

  • @silvijasavels2894
    @silvijasavels2894 Před 7 měsíci +19

    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.

  • @tonyrodda5038
    @tonyrodda5038 Před rokem +117

    A perfect example of speaking from the heart.... I know he's a great actor but this is genuine

    • @kevincostnerreal
      @kevincostnerreal Před rokem +1

      Thank you for your love and support

    • @user-of7dl5kg5c
      @user-of7dl5kg5c Před 2 měsíci

      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

  • @InstagramAWrestlingHistorian

    Costner is a great man. He was able to bring joy at a sad event. That is charisma.

    • @longmemory1620
      @longmemory1620 Před 7 lety +1

      Costner had alan rickman scenes cut from robin hood because he was blown off the screen

    • @yvonnerobinson1369
      @yvonnerobinson1369 Před 7 lety +3

      +BRAD PITT he love him some Whitney Houston!! "😊😞😢

    • @kennethrussll6059
      @kennethrussll6059 Před 5 lety

      +Yvonne Robinson I heard that Brad Pitt had a crush on Whitney

  • @Fandom1991
    @Fandom1991 Před 8 měsíci +19

    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.

    • @wecandothiswarriors
      @wecandothiswarriors Před 8 měsíci +2

      I’m sure she would still be with us if she chose Kevin

    • @Fandom1991
      @Fandom1991 Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​@@wecandothiswarriorsNo doubt in my mind she would be.

    • @Leira6267
      @Leira6267 Před 8 měsíci +2

      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?

    • @Fandom1991
      @Fandom1991 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@Leira6267 Honestly I've never heard of a movie set waiting that long so in my opinion no it's not normal.

    • @peggysanford7280
      @peggysanford7280 Před 17 dny

      ​@@Leira6267 yes and disrespectful to his wife. 😔

  • @ejl3374
    @ejl3374 Před 11 měsíci +58

    Kevin had such love for Whitney. I’m not sure I’ve ever heard a more beautiful eulogy in my life. I think if she would have ended up with Kevin or someone like him she’d still be here today. Thank you Kevin for giving Whitney some of the greatest love of all (pun intended)❤