Kevin Costner's speech at Whitney Houston's funeral

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  • 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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  • @jojojojo-si6vw
    @jojojojo-si6vw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +795

    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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

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

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cleaning nails

    • @colleenbrady9675
      @colleenbrady9675 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      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 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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!

  • @lucas2424mc
    @lucas2424mc ปีที่แล้ว +1188

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @kaijazakora6644
      @kaijazakora6644 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The world is not only Whited n Blacks

    • @francesf3581
      @francesf3581 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @renaz630
    @renaz630 ปีที่แล้ว +580

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

    • @dianeambrose9427
      @dianeambrose9427 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shes a druggie n he's a cheater

    • @dianeambrose9427
      @dianeambrose9427 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's honestly true

  • @RussiaIsARiddle778
    @RussiaIsARiddle778 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +644

    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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      It seems like his wife found out she came 2nd

    • @danbruno5945
      @danbruno5945 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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

    • @Switch59809
      @Switch59809 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amen brother ❤🙏

    • @Switch59809
      @Switch59809 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ooops sister! Lol

    • @BillySmith-np5zn
      @BillySmith-np5zn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

  • @lavie954
    @lavie954 ปีที่แล้ว +2115

    "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 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ♥️😢🙏🏼💫✨

    • @kepigal
      @kepigal ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Made me cry

    • @JohnSmith-uy7sv
      @JohnSmith-uy7sv ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @Humvee369
    @Humvee369 ปีที่แล้ว +1113

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

    • @GenaroDeLuca
      @GenaroDeLuca ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @EJDD1233
      @EJDD1233 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shame Costner sold his soul though

    • @gisels.5769
      @gisels.5769 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@EJDD1233wdym?

    • @PatientPerspective
      @PatientPerspective 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what I noted too😢

  • @C.kirk1287
    @C.kirk1287 ปีที่แล้ว +468

    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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

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

    • @Leira6267
      @Leira6267 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @JosephineOchere
    @JosephineOchere 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +187

    That man had a pure soul connected love for Whitney

    • @DavidMatt_
      @DavidMatt_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      👋

    • @detroitman8994
      @detroitman8994 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @blacksupersport8311
      @blacksupersport8311 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @hazelady5068
      @hazelady5068 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He wanted to marry her remember that ❤

  • @brianvincent655
    @brianvincent655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2891

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Christian

    • @stormyg9169
      @stormyg9169 ปีที่แล้ว +112

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

    • @LadellTurner
      @LadellTurner ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He also did a good job for Vin Scully

  • @Lovely_Mia087
    @Lovely_Mia087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2720

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Yes....it was the perfect ending!

    • @Mordecai154
      @Mordecai154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      I'm crying from that part

    • @boredincan
      @boredincan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @. the blinkers of ideology don't help anything

    • @nancyblain-brooks939
      @nancyblain-brooks939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      That kind of love is rare.!!!

  • @murriemitchell4250
    @murriemitchell4250 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +207

    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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @riz-rq9wr
      @riz-rq9wr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @marklowe7431
    @marklowe7431 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    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.

  • @JasonB95
    @JasonB95 ปีที่แล้ว +1335

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

    • @shanayabuckery3618
      @shanayabuckery3618 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @tammylong3272
      @tammylong3272 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      and I am sure it was love

    • @dennisholst4322
      @dennisholst4322 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Feeling for her is real Love

  • @preciousthing101
    @preciousthing101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4483

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

    • @briansimpson5664
      @briansimpson5664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      You mean as a friend? Yea that be nice

    • @SP-wi9sv
      @SP-wi9sv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

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

    • @evenstar4076
      @evenstar4076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam 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 TH-cam, do you? Some men are logical, but you certainly are not one of them.

  • @briana8332
    @briana8332 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    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 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠​⁠@@sharonblack1470😮

  • @wow4real815
    @wow4real815 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    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!!!

  • @297banu
    @297banu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4876

    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 8 ปีที่แล้ว +225

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

    • @jeannemarie2403
      @jeannemarie2403 7 ปีที่แล้ว +197

      he was madly in love with Whitney

    • @rayneboomboom2385
      @rayneboomboom2385 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Agreed

    • @aliencatfish
      @aliencatfish 6 ปีที่แล้ว +94

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

    • @thepoozer
      @thepoozer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +99

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

  • @willh8682
    @willh8682 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1004

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

    • @robertyates3980
      @robertyates3980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wasn't it!

    • @ceetee9659
      @ceetee9659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @adamthomas8205
      @adamthomas8205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @bremarie1742
      @bremarie1742 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😞🥺

  • @Artem_Shipov
    @Artem_Shipov ปีที่แล้ว +242

    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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Agree with you and I am convinced thus was not show

    • @doublenickelzeta
      @doublenickelzeta 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The last 30 seconds messed me up. 😢

  • @csisalesbasics673
    @csisalesbasics673 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +359

    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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @barbarasander2811
      @barbarasander2811 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @boomerbreaks2133
    @boomerbreaks2133 ปีที่แล้ว +1956

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      STILL! 😭

    • @chick-fil-agal2264
      @chick-fil-agal2264 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @ifeayo8683
      @ifeayo8683 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@pamelaeschenroeder8142 yess!!

    • @ukporkpie7829
      @ukporkpie7829 ปีที่แล้ว +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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Me too. ❤

  • @bournemouthdiva3295
    @bournemouthdiva3295 ปีที่แล้ว +2995

    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
      @janetbackes6298 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Amen!

    • @sherriewilley
      @sherriewilley ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Amen💝🙏🏻

    • @bosslady1188
      @bosslady1188 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Well-spoken. I never heard it put like this before.

    • @valtt.towers731
      @valtt.towers731 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      🙏🏼❤️

    • @suraya1224
      @suraya1224 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Why some ppl always gotta bring race into everthing?!

  • @sayitloudblcknproud
    @sayitloudblcknproud 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That says alot

    • @janetstassi2083
      @janetstassi2083 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @Johnny53kgb-nsa
    @Johnny53kgb-nsa 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

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

  • @ONSADE
    @ONSADE 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1826

    This is the definition of a gentleman people.

    • @melstar78
      @melstar78 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

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

    • @billrhoasts5456
      @billrhoasts5456 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You said it brother.

    • @joobman1236
      @joobman1236 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Constantly complementing a woman?

    • @mayemcdonald9111
      @mayemcdonald9111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @mayemcdonald9111
      @mayemcdonald9111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @lavie954
    @lavie954 ปีที่แล้ว +1450

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

    • @goawaytubetwat3179
      @goawaytubetwat3179 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @EggZausted1
      @EggZausted1 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Not only a gentleman, but a true friend!

    • @kevinbishell4193
      @kevinbishell4193 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too ❤️

  • @user-kz3ik7pm7o
    @user-kz3ik7pm7o 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    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._._-
      @ShuntaDaGawd._._- 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      when all else fails…Encourage Confide & never give up on yourself

    • @valmurphy4616
      @valmurphy4616 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Beautiful speech. Heartwarming.

    • @barbaracross1084
      @barbaracross1084 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Heart warming speech ❤

  • @vernongerona7588
    @vernongerona7588 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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❤

  • @ronaldking2619
    @ronaldking2619 ปีที่แล้ว +2381

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +96

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

    • @tititoto8325
      @tititoto8325 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      For sure... 😢

    • @justinejustice_league1857
      @justinejustice_league1857 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @rhyaweeks
    @rhyaweeks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +795

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

    • @Locktwiste72
      @Locktwiste72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

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

    • @clashon4life843
      @clashon4life843 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @Antyoksydantka85
      @Antyoksydantka85 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I wish Whitney had never met Bobby Brown.

    • @Antyoksydantka85
      @Antyoksydantka85 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @dorothyreese672
    @dorothyreese672 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Kevin Cosner truly loved Whitney Houston. She is truly missed

  • @lindawalker6292
    @lindawalker6292 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

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

  • @johnbertrand7185
    @johnbertrand7185 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You are so right....

    • @lyndonscovers5758
      @lyndonscovers5758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @Figs3
      @Figs3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @logancarter3499
    @logancarter3499 7 ปีที่แล้ว +531

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

    • @irenejaaskelainen9193
      @irenejaaskelainen9193 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @w.w.schwoodson3670
      @w.w.schwoodson3670 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Logan Carter
      " YES "

    • @ronw1527
      @ronw1527 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Logan Carte

    • @hollywiggins439
      @hollywiggins439 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @Say_Jay246
    @Say_Jay246 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Very true....I believe you.

    • @Eden-dm3lf
      @Eden-dm3lf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lets pray for it

  • @troydaigle1260
    @troydaigle1260 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    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.

  • @Lovely_Mia087
    @Lovely_Mia087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Welll said real friendship is price6

    • @TheFailedmessiah
      @TheFailedmessiah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @troytucker3710
    @troytucker3710 8 ปีที่แล้ว +405

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

  • @WysteriaGuitar
    @WysteriaGuitar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

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

  • @kalualauber1921
    @kalualauber1921 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @kcottonable
    @kcottonable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +426

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

    • @samuraichilton
      @samuraichilton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      "Off you go Whitney, off you go".

    • @kevincostnerreal
      @kevincostnerreal ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your love and support

  • @caseyb4425
    @caseyb4425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +308

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

  • @newmercies1
    @newmercies1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

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

  • @kimmyb8276
    @kimmyb8276 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @musiimenta123456789
    @musiimenta123456789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

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

    • @robertyates3980
      @robertyates3980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Same here and i watch it everytime it comes on.

    • @jeslynlewis337
      @jeslynlewis337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

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

    • @musiimenta123456789
      @musiimenta123456789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Manufan-og1xg
    @Manufan-og1xg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +605

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @kerathompson7167
    @kerathompson7167 ปีที่แล้ว +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_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @freeurmind2871
    @freeurmind2871 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    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 😓💔

  • @mattbernabe
    @mattbernabe ปีที่แล้ว +721

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

  • @maxinerussell6857
    @maxinerussell6857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +363

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

    • @lovehonestmen3445
      @lovehonestmen3445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Deep ? In what sense

    • @therafonreport3847
      @therafonreport3847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @Thegazelle1000
      @Thegazelle1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @GIam0r0us
    @GIam0r0us 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 ❤

    • @nakessa-keyejones1285
      @nakessa-keyejones1285 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He said she was his one true love. I see it now.

  • @user-le7hz9yx7r
    @user-le7hz9yx7r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

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

  • @Karen-ny6ub
    @Karen-ny6ub ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Where is that documentary available?

    • @tammybee6665
      @tammybee6665 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @coraggio93
      @coraggio93 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is this the documentary that you are talking about? th-cam.com/video/OCqLYJKObJ4/w-d-xo.html

  • @tianatianaclarkeyahoocom
    @tianatianaclarkeyahoocom 8 ปีที่แล้ว +735

    You can tell he adored Whitney!

    • @williamgordon3289
      @williamgordon3289 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All very true what you say Neil

    • @MsJenn1985
      @MsJenn1985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He adored her. He loved every bone in her xx

    • @maureensemenchuck7245
      @maureensemenchuck7245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes he truly did!

    • @rachelhernandez2621
      @rachelhernandez2621 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah😥

    • @Locktwiste72
      @Locktwiste72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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!

  • @01Mary02
    @01Mary02 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

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

  • @gregjsinclair
    @gregjsinclair 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

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

  • @serapserap7743
    @serapserap7743 7 ปีที่แล้ว +658

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

    • @pbsamanthamarie
      @pbsamanthamarie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree with that

  • @amanteapasionado6836
    @amanteapasionado6836 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Exactly... he loved her deeply.

    • @TheFailedmessiah
      @TheFailedmessiah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @Mont3000
      @Mont3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice, I didnt know that

    • @mauriceboykin4422
      @mauriceboykin4422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen

    • @mjmusicchannel5687
      @mjmusicchannel5687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @ShellyBenner-of9mr
    @ShellyBenner-of9mr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @vikkistadler6561
    @vikkistadler6561 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @MetricButtload
    @MetricButtload 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1042

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

    • @yolandasmith211
      @yolandasmith211 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That's awesome

    • @satxpa
      @satxpa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

    • @gemmaaboagye7386
      @gemmaaboagye7386 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      MetricButtload ur lucky

    • @hollywiggins439
      @hollywiggins439 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @ValarieCole
    @ValarieCole 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My heart ❤😭

    • @cozettem8226
      @cozettem8226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @tonyausten2168
      @tonyausten2168 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Thegazelle1000
      @Thegazelle1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cozettem8226 yes he was!

  • @ejl3374
    @ejl3374 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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)❤

  • @carolynhague7199
    @carolynhague7199 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

  • @BlackMountainDreamer
    @BlackMountainDreamer ปีที่แล้ว +189

    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.

  • @mynameisnotimportant2854
    @mynameisnotimportant2854 6 ปีที่แล้ว +482

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

    • @thebookershowify
      @thebookershowify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

    • @noless
      @noless 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @tessarix
      @tessarix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too! Only they escaped while Kevin spoke.

  • @lauraba39
    @lauraba39 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 😢

  • @xelTonE
    @xelTonE 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Speeches don't get any better than this.

  • @rmilledge19
    @rmilledge19 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @SovereignStatesman
      @SovereignStatesman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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 8 ปีที่แล้ว +52

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

    • @rainenouveux8848
      @rainenouveux8848 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

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

    • @pamdavie4375
      @pamdavie4375 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +No sugar coating lies I agree

  • @helenthomas6716
    @helenthomas6716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I believe he did love her. How sad....

  • @sandralewis1525
    @sandralewis1525 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Such a beautiful eulogy from Kevin Costner ❤❤❤ true soulmates. Whitney you are truly missed.😇❤

  • @Censoredagain7881
    @Censoredagain7881 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

  • @sharonwilliams8411
    @sharonwilliams8411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    I loved their chemistry in the Bodyguard. I use to always say “she should have married Kevin” ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @carloeuro1694
      @carloeuro1694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Me too..they looked perfect together..like so perfect..

    • @clevelandbci9562
      @clevelandbci9562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same

    • @robertyates3980
      @robertyates3980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Awww how sweet

    • @daves856
      @daves856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      She would still be alive today

    • @mattmartini836
      @mattmartini836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      haha, I reckon most of the world after seeing the movie, thought deep down that they should be together in real life.
      I think Cissy Houston would have been happier also considering Kevin is religious and grew up in the same church as Whitney

  • @deb8911
    @deb8911 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Same

    • @chocostar3355
      @chocostar3355 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @sueriemer6313
      @sueriemer6313 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      what is the galaxy ball

    • @user-iv9ju4rj1m
      @user-iv9ju4rj1m 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've watched it and cried many times

  • @tammyguessbeckham2212
    @tammyguessbeckham2212 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @lhem0361
    @lhem0361 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I totally forgot about Kevin Costner’s speech at Whitney’s Home Going Service. Kevin did appear to have intuition. That was such an emotional day for me. But googling and being reminded, Kevin wanted Whitney to play that part, and no one else. Kevin postponed the filming of the movie for a year, and to Whitney was free to play that part. Wow! This is amazing.

  • @robertkerr2997
    @robertkerr2997 9 ปีที่แล้ว +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 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      I've always said that!

    • @Cepillo-lk6fz
      @Cepillo-lk6fz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

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

    • @robertbishop5357
      @robertbishop5357 9 ปีที่แล้ว +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 9 ปีที่แล้ว +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 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I think he was in love with her.

  • @kimvaars4657
    @kimvaars4657 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I did too. 😭

    • @nekeshajoseph8794
      @nekeshajoseph8794 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I cried so much I got the cold after.

    • @corabrantley5860
      @corabrantley5860 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @Fandom1991
    @Fandom1991 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Fandom1991
      @Fandom1991 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Leira6267
      @Leira6267 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @user-kg8fg2qg2y
    @user-kg8fg2qg2y 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

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

  • @laurenchapman7695
    @laurenchapman7695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +360

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

    • @melisagalvalizi6982
      @melisagalvalizi6982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

  • @zenamen5221
    @zenamen5221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +763

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

    • @raganelle4830
      @raganelle4830 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      As time goes on she shines brighter and brighter.

    • @lindac6416
      @lindac6416 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You are so right it still hurts .

    • @bettekibble8926
      @bettekibble8926 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @faustinreeder1075
      @faustinreeder1075 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bobby Brown fueled her destruction.

    • @michiganman9599
      @michiganman9599 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jakereal3604
    @jakereal3604 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Kevin Costner is a true class act! A real Role Model for Hollywood! You could tell on the set that He and Whitney had a special bond and love for each other, I mean that in a pure way, a brotherly / sisterly way. I adored Whitney and was so sad when she passed. May she rest in peace! She was in a class of her own and a once in a life time singer. She didn't set the bar she WAS THE BAR!!!!! xoxox Whitney love you forever

    • @Eden-dm3lf
      @Eden-dm3lf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He called her true love and prettiest girl several times. Heard this with my ears. He was inlove

  • @bridgetsears6066
    @bridgetsears6066 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @freiagalacar5786
    @freiagalacar5786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +612

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

    • @raganelle4830
      @raganelle4830 ปีที่แล้ว +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...💜

  • @greapper1
    @greapper1 ปีที่แล้ว +357

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

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

  • @missssme8321
    @missssme8321 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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

  • @absolutelyangee8758
    @absolutelyangee8758 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    His words were simply beautiful

  • @natiablack7144
    @natiablack7144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    "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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @Mary-ql8gt
      @Mary-ql8gt หลายเดือนก่อน +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.'

  • @tomhibbert1210
    @tomhibbert1210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @mariaschetter1729
      @mariaschetter1729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow!!! Such a touching, fitting powerful eulogy to Whitney!! Had me crying...

    • @dalesfailssagaofasuslord783
      @dalesfailssagaofasuslord783 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tom Hibbert he was amazing here. She was amazing.

  • @Naturally.un.bothered
    @Naturally.un.bothered 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I’m sitting at work in tears right now. This was beautiful. 😩🥹🥺

  • @Dragon240264074
    @Dragon240264074 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

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

  • @esgee2464
    @esgee2464 7 ปีที่แล้ว +554

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

    • @daniellejones5548
      @daniellejones5548 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Es Gee ❤❤❤

    • @RonYoungAsElvis
      @RonYoungAsElvis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      AMEN YOU SANG LIKE AN ANGEL NOW YOUR IN HEAVEN WITH JESUS AMEN !!!!!

    • @m.j7253
      @m.j7253 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Es Gee awe that's nice of you to say.

    • @mayemcdonald9111
      @mayemcdonald9111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You just made me cry.....I totally agree.

  • @queenempress2541
    @queenempress2541 7 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Kevin Costner.. Brave man. He puts honor in HONORABLE!!!

  • @GuineaPigEveryday
    @GuineaPigEveryday 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    All you need to hear is a moment like 2:06 and you know earnestly, wholeheartedly, he really loved Whitney Houston and cared for her.

  • @dhashish1
    @dhashish1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    The most beautiful, strong voice I have ever heard. May you rest in peace Whitney.

  • @kimberlyblake4762
    @kimberlyblake4762 ปีที่แล้ว +162

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

  • @JaylyJackson
    @JaylyJackson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    That was one of the best eulogies I've ever heard.

    • @JKentF
      @JKentF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes. It’s beautiful. ❤️

    • @willieboy8798
      @willieboy8798 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is a story of caring that is why you and I like it ….

  • @mariahellberg5960
    @mariahellberg5960 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    He was the MAN for her and she was the WOMAN for him. This wonderful gentleman and that beautiful Lady should have been the forever ultimate lovers. She chose the wrong man, he chose the even worse woman, the golddigger he divorced recently. If they had chosen each other, Whitney would still alive, her voice would still giving us a bit of heaven and Kevin would be loved the way he deserves. Love u Whitney and Kevin ❤❤

    • @mariahellberg5960
      @mariahellberg5960 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KevinCostnerModernwest-on4fm I am located in Stockholm Sweden. Love u in all your movies. More recently in Yellowstone. Sorry you leaving the show. Take care Mr Costner 🌹❤️

  • @barbkatz1500
    @barbkatz1500 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Cried through that entire speech. It was as beautiful as she was. So much miss her. 💜🙏💜