Kevin Costner's speech at Whitney Houston's funeral

[@brianvincent655]

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]

Christian

[@stormyg9169]

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

[@LadellTurner]

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

[@timhauck933]

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

[@ronnie13131]

He also did a good job for Vin Scully

[@jojojojo-si6vw]

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]

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

[@barbarasander2811]

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

[@patriciazepeda1252]

Cleaning nails

[@colleenbrady9675]

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]

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!

[@JasonB95]

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

[@shanayabuckery3618]

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

[@tammylong3272]

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]

and I am sure it was love

[@dennisholst4322]

Feeling for her is real Love

[@PaulinePopoMoyo]

November 2024 im watching this and am moved by the Love he had for her...pure Genuine love 😢

[@troytucker3710]

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

[@puggyk4220]

Platonic

[@beckyjohnson3884]

SO VERY TRUE

[@lucky338trainwall3]

Kevin that was amazing .We all love Whitney

[@bludiva27]

Maybe they dislike the fact that she's gone. It feels weird giving a thumbs up to a eulogy.

[@niajones2354]

Yeah fk them

[@lavie954]

"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]

♥️😢🙏🏼💫✨

[@Kepi_Kei]

Made me cry

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

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]

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]

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

[@lucas2424mc]

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]

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]

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

[@kaijazakora6644]

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]

The world is not only Whited n Blacks

[@francesf3581]

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.

[@intimidator.jb3470]

Probably the BEST Eulogy I've ever heard anywhere for anyone. That wasn't an actor, that was the REAL Kevin Costner.......

[@maurnmillward6498]

Agree 💯

[@jasonpaone570]

Indeed!

[@joyceenterssmaccliciousmak1990]

Agree💯💯

[@JackquloneTaylor]

I salute him to her

[@ShirleyMostert]

No Words 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@Lovely_Mia087]

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]

Yes....it was the perfect ending!

[@Mordecai154]

I'm crying from that part

[@boredincan]

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]

@. the blinkers of ideology don't help anything

[@nancyblain-brooks939]

That kind of love is rare.!!!

[@Humvee369]

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

[@GenaroDeLuca]

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

[@EJDD1233]

Shame Costner sold his soul though

[@gisels.5769]

@@EJDD1233wdym?

[@PatientPerspective]

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]

That's what I noted too😢

[@boomerbreaks2133]

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]

STILL! 😭

[@chick-fil-agal2264]

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

[@ifeayo8683]

@@pamelaeschenroeder8142 yess!!

[@ukporkpie7829]

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

[@ronniek201]

Me too. ❤

[@zainaraqs]

Had Whitney married Kevin she would indeed be with us today. What I heard in his speech was true love, love in all forms as one, eternal and undying love. It brought me to tears.

[@tlc0963]

He did

[@jodiwhitten7454]

I was about to say the same thing, I 💯 agree with you

[@Angela-vi9bb]

One of the very few movies I actually went to a theater to watch. I was a complete mess by the end. Beautiful movie, no way they didn't literally fall in love during the making of that movie..I've never seen a more moving "story" unfold. The way looked at one another was just so touching. After that my fairytale ending for my life was the bodyguard. They would have been the most amazing couple in real life. She would definitely still be here if it had happened.

[@SallyHoneycutt-z5l]

Tears and Some Laughter Always Loved this Eulogy. Still Do. 😭😄 PS- I'm a 68 Year Old "Widow". 😭

[@SallyHoneycutt-z5l]

Your "Opinion" really would help me find a Church... I'm afraid that I won't be accepted be accepted in a Black "Baptist" Church. 68 Year old and a Widow. Grieving for SO, SO, SO MANY GREAT, GREAT, GREAT PEOPLE (BLACK and WHITE), ALIVE and DEAD. In Heaven they ARE SAFE. 😭 🙏❤

[@RussiaIsARiddle778]

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]

It seems like his wife found out she came 2nd

[@danbruno5945]

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

[@Switch59809]

Amen brother ❤🙏

[@Switch59809]

Ooops sister! Lol

[@BillySmith-np5zn]

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

[@willh8682]

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

[@robertyates3980]

Wasn't it!

[@ceetee9659]

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

[@driley5004]

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

[@adamthomas8205]

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

[@bremarie1742]

😞🥺

[@bournemouthdiva3295]

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]

Amen!

[@sherriewilley]

Amen💝🙏🏻

[@bosslady1188]

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

[@valtt.towers731]

🙏🏼❤️

[@suraya1224]

Why some ppl always gotta bring race into everthing?!

[@annastaciaparker2902]

12 years later and this loving, heart felt speech still makes me cry...RIP Whitney Houston! We All Will Always Love You!

[@Junny0724]

Facts! RIP Whitney! True talent goes away early…

[@riccidi48]

I love Kevin Costner. He is a true being capable of enmity, sincerity, and love.

[@PieterLeenhouts]

Did you maybe mean intimacy rather than enmity?

[@renaz630]

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

[@dianeambrose9427]

Shes a druggie n he's a cheater

[@dianeambrose9427]

It's honestly true

[@297banu]

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]

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

[@jeannemarie2403]

he was madly in love with Whitney

[@rayneboomboom2385]

Agreed

[@aliencatfish]

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

[@thepoozer]

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

[@rhondajones6036]

You sure can feel his heart during this eulogy. He definitely respected her.

[@Itsliz1984]

U can hear the pain and heartbreak in his voice.

[@shanewheal9069]

He loved her. Deeply

[@DVPerry220]

Poor Mr. Kostner was heartbroken 💔

[@chozensaga]

tears

[@mayfoss494]

He loved her I think she was his true love❤ just the way I heard him speak at her funeral❤

[@Cheri94]

I think he truly loved her.

[@callgilsanfranciscobaycall9675]

Kevin Costner was a great actress he did Whitney Houston's eulogy wonderfully it was one of the most beautiful beautiful beauties I have heard he was right on point about telling Whitley life and also Whitney was the best actress in The bodyguard Kevin and hit Whitney look very good we love you Whitney we love you Kevin see you in heaven we all got to get there one day ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GypsyMedicSTT]

Of course he did.

[@marlenelyles]

I heard that he did. So sad. 😢

[@marcusribeiro2427]

Kevin Costner loved Whitney Houston

[@jeremywilson7975]

He absolutely loved her. In all honesty, we all did. I grew up on Whitney. She was the standard, the mark, the measure, we put every female singer to. She was a gift.

[@preciousthing101]

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

[@briansimpson5664]

You mean as a friend? Yea that be nice

[@SP-wi9sv]

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

[@evenstar4076]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@ronaldking2619]

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]

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

[@tititoto8325]

For sure... 😢

[@justinejustice_league1857]

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]

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]

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

[@JaniceMarieAudio]

Kevin and Whitney were literally soulmates. With the way Kevin talks about her, and how much she adores him when she was alive, they were definitely together in another life. They truly loved each other, and Kevin definitely (still) does love her to this day; she’s his true love indeed

[@marklowe7431]

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.

[@maggs131]

Minaj?

[@youwillneverknowmynamelol7401]

@@maggs131what 😭😭😭😭😭

[@steadfastspirit4264]

Agreed, one of the two celebrities I ever cried over news of their death. The other was Robin Williams.

[@HelloJamesBond]

Amen

[@lavie954]

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

[@goawaytubetwat3179]

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]

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

[@EggZausted1]

@@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]

Not only a gentleman, but a true friend!

[@kevinbishell4193]

Me too ❤️

[@mattbernabe]

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

[@Alkaybabe]

Profound speech and presented by a humble person Kevin Costner. Still listening July 2, 2024.

[@jonesukanaivalu9221]

Listened July 18 2024

[@yagiyumiko2170]

Listening July 20, 2024

[@zeliaesteves3904]

@@jonesukanaivalu9221 me in July

[@carmenramirez4420]

Lamento no saber ni entender el idioma inglés 😌 Me muero de curiosidad por saber lo que dice 😏

[@carmenramirez4420]

No entiendo porqué se ríen...😮

[@C.kirk1287]

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]

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]

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

[@Leira6267]

@@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]

​@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]

@@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.

[@newmercies1]

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

[@Lovely_Mia087]

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]

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]

Welll said real friendship is price6

[@TheFailedmessiah]

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

[@mjfrazierenterprises3594]

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

[@Lovely_Mia087]

@@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.

[@kimjackson4304]

No one will ever replace whitney as one of the most incredible singers. Whenever I hear someone sing whitney songs, it's never the same

[@DarleneHarris-s6h]

So true 😢

[@ryukenjitsu]

Amen to that.

[@logancarter3499]

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

[@irenejaaskelainen9193]

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]

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

[@w.w.schwoodson3670]

Logan Carter " YES "

[@ronw1527]

Logan Carte

[@hollywiggins439]

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

[@rhyaweeks]

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

[@Locktwiste72]

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

[@clashon4life843]

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

[@Antyoksydantka85]

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

[@sharonjensen3016]

I wish Whitney had never met Bobby Brown.

[@Antyoksydantka85]

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

[@deb8911]

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]

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]

Same

[@chocostar3355]

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

[@sueriemer6313]

what is the galaxy ball

[@DeborahSeals-j5r]

I've watched it and cried many times

[@bobbyc52]

Kevin Cosner is truly a class act !

[@BarbaraNyc-sr1gn]

What a beautiful message to send Whitney on her final journey to her final destination. Kevin did an absolute heart warming send off for Whitney on her final journey in life.❤

[@wow4real142]

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!!!

[@kellysampaio4749]

❤❤❤❤

[@loriplowman546]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Latence]

SHE loved him. HE was doing his job. They were just too much love inside Whitney i guess. She never received enough in return so her husband came with enough drug instead. The millions never replaced the love she gave.

[@angelaandersons7918]

Make no bones about it, they love each other due to their baptist church upbringing but adored each other

[@karenmclaughlan9128]

Did Whitney and Kevin ever have a relationship? Like in as a couple

[@kcottonable]

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

[@samuraichilton]

"Off you go Whitney, off you go".

[@kevincostnerreal]

Thank you for your love and support

[@ONSADE]

This is the definition of a gentleman people.

[@melstar78]

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

[@billrhoasts5456]

You said it brother.

[@joobman1236]

Constantly complementing a woman?

[@mayemcdonald9111]

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

[@mayemcdonald9111]

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

[@sierramilzpr2732]

You can tell he loved her so much ❤

[@musiimenta123456789]

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]

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

[@robertyates3980]

Same here and i watch it everytime it comes on.

[@jeslynlewis337]

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

[@musiimenta123456789]

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]

@@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.

[@maxinerussell6857]

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

[@lovehonestmen3445]

Deep ? In what sense

[@therafonreport3847]

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

[@Thegazelle1000]

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

[@Joe88893]

@@Thegazelle1000 How you not listen they grew up together smh.

[@Thegazelle1000]

@@Joe88893 go back to the sermon and listen again because you clearly didn’t lol

[@johnbertrand7185]

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]

You are so right....

[@lyndonscovers5758]

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

[@Figs3]

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

[@iniscodugo4654]

Even watching Kevin Costner talking expressing himself so deep to describe or explain how much Whitney meant to him is extraordinary 😭

[@Manufan-og1xg]

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]

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

[@Karen-ny6ub]

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]

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]

@@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]

Where is that documentary available?

[@tammybee6665]

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

[@coraggio93]

Is this the documentary that you are talking about? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXTUfYyAgLSVgJY

[@serapserap7743]

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

[@pbsamanthamarie]

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]

I agree with that

[@thugbunny305]

Kevin loved her so much you can hear him start to get choked up at the end. This was so beautiful 😢

[@ValarieCole]

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]

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]

My heart ❤😭

[@cozettem8226]

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

[@tonyausten2168]

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

[@Thegazelle1000]

@@cozettem8226 yes he was!

[@amanteapasionado6836]

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]

Exactly... he loved her deeply.

[@TheFailedmessiah]

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

[@Mont3000]

Nice, I didnt know that

[@mauriceboykin4422]

Amen

[@mjmusicchannel5687]

@@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.

[@Artem_Shipov]

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]

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

[@barbarasander2811]

Agree with you and I am convinced thus was not show

[@doublenickelzeta]

The last 30 seconds messed me up. 😢

[@ITFDAVE]

​@@barbarasander2811imagine thinking otherwise

[@ClaudetteDiek]

The greatest obituary ever! He reduced me to tears! I am so proud of Kevin who did Whitney justice!

[@BlackMountainDreamer]

Now I know why the movie, The Bodyguard, was so compelling and believable. He loved her. Her really did. Always been a fan of Kevin but now I see what a good man he really is. Beautiful people.

[@gooddaysahead1]

He really did...

[@theeone1msnorris]

She was his one true love!!!

[@mayfoss494]

Yes he did

[@kimberlyblake4762]

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

[@ivonnenyaro7734]

I watched it today 16-05-2024 and I still cry and what a great speech you have given for our Whitney ….you sing up in heaven like the angels do.

[@elizabetrodriguez7778]

Me May 25, 2024

[@Rhonda_Rummerfield]

Not sure how I ended up here but it’s a beautiful tribute to friendship❤

[@MayaDeanne]

❤❤❤

[@lidiarincon8010]

27 de Mayo de 2024😢😢😢

[@cackalackaboi9737]

Same , 6-24 ❤️❤️

[@PreyaChhiba-ly2so]

Truly a BOND that can NEVER be broken!!! Kevin and Whitney really loved each other!!! A friendship that will last forever!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

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

[@zenamen5221]

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

[@raganelle4830]

As time goes on she shines brighter and brighter.

[@lindac6416]

You are so right it still hurts .

[@bettekibble8926]

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

[@faustinreeder1075]

Bobby Brown fueled her destruction.

[@michiganman9599]

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

[@dorothyreese672]

Kevin Cosner truly loved Whitney Houston. She is truly missed

[@GhostOfBugsy]

He loved the black sugar, that’s all

[@NANA-bb1hd]

​@@GhostOfBugsy Who doesn't?

[@idabaca3218]

@@GhostOfBugsy?? Rude😊

[@BlackStump172]

She was beautiful . Addictions are destroying.

[@grindingtowardsmybestlife3654]

@@GhostOfBugsyhe loved the woman she was … and COLOR has absolutely nothing to do with that! We can’t help who we fall in Love with.

[@speedking1353]

I'm back again to hear this... the most beautiful speech one could give for a dear friend. I cry everytime. ❤❤❤

[@jancassio6885]

What a mag 17:08 17:08 ifo

[@rosanaalvesviana2151]

Poderia traduzir em português pra mim?❤

[@freiagalacar5786]

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

[@raganelle4830]

...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...💜

[@richardthelionheart5594]

In the age of hired speechwriters, u know this one was not. He wrote every line and delivered them with great love and tenderness. How fitting that he was asked and accepted he could feel that the whole world wanted to hear from him about his great friend and love. That no tribute from anyone else could be as moving. Two class acts.

[@kimvaars4657]

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]

I did too. 😭

[@nekeshajoseph8794]

I cried so much I got the cold after.

[@corabrantley5860]

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.

[@101doreen]

I'm watching this in 2024 with tears streaming down my face. The world lost a beautiful lovely talented woman. RIP Whitney Houston 💔❤️💔

[@murriemitchell4250]

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]

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

[@Mimi89_7]

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

[@МайраНургазина-ь1п]

​@@Mimi89_7Кто-то говорил 28лет было ей

[@vlsice2024]

I actually do believe she was and I think they both were but in love, but I think culturally they didn’t want to rock the boat. They were both in the spotlight though contemporaries and their fields cross those lines, but a lot of them backed in, had a lot of problems with either friends or family or just plain with the media criticizing, and I think they did not think they had it in them to fight it and also continue to fight for their relationship that never was because they didn’t want to like I said rock the boat unfortunately I think she got in a relationship with Bobby not because she was on the rebound or anything, but I think because it was culturally acceptable for her to be with him versus somebody that was not up the same race even though it was starting to become normal to see interracial couples back then but they still were criticized and talked about like nobody’s business and now you’re going to add on a whole bunch of media family friends and everybody’s two cents on their relationship if they ever got a chance to develop one

[@briana8332]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

⁠​⁠@@sharonblack1470😮

[@rmilledge19]

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]

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

[@SovereignStatesman]

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

[@toniwertman4818]

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

[@rainenouveux8848]

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

[@pamdavie4375]

+No sugar coating lies I agree

[@LisaGrisham]

Beautiful Memories! Whitney was born with a God given talent. She was a great singer.

[@caseyb4425]

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

[@JoeWalker254]

This makes me cry

[@csisalesbasics673]

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]

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

[@barbarasander2811]

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

[@Eden-dm3lf]

​@barbarasander2811 listen to his song "palisades". He was literally begging her to let him in and take her pain away. She was an adult and chose the unfortunate path. May she rip. She was so beautiful ❤

[@laurenchapman7695]

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

[@melisagalvalizi6982]

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

[@loraineseville4397]

Probably the most beautiful, most heartfelt, genuine eulogy I've heard. He absolutely loved her😢❤

[@natiablack7144]

"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. 🙏🙏🙏

[@AudreyJones-d9g]

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

[@Mary-ql8gt]

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.'

[@sheilapalmer9539]

She was a iconic

[@troydaigle1260]

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.

[@anitahwells3171]

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]

❤️🙏🏾

[@Eden-dm3lf]

Just heard him say on a podcast recently that he loved her. 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

[@martaturpin6236]

No one could ever replace the beautiful and talented Whitney💥❤️💥❤️💥🙏🏻

[@tomhibbert1210]

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]

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

[@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783]

Tom Hibbert he was amazing here. She was amazing.

[@greapper1]

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

[@sharonjensen3016]

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

[@AntoinetteChanel]

I watch this from time to time to be reminded that class, love, loyalty, and tenderness still exists in our world. Kevin Costner could've used this opportunity to say anything he wanted, but he chose to highlight the best of Whitney, proudly, and I love that.

[@pennyjolly]

sure did she was and always will be a queen you could see how much love he had for her which was beautiful to watch

[@isoldeward2775]

Thank you for saying that and sharing that! My God bless you forever! Amen!!!

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

and pride is a sin.

[@anitadenton1468]

What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady 🙏🏻 Kevin you have done well, thank you 💕💕💕

[@Zoe-u1r]

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._._-]

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

[@valmurphy4616]

Beautiful speech. Heartwarming.

[@barbaracross1084]

Heart warming speech ❤

[@Dmarie54]

Saw on the news tonight Kevin Costner received a 7-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival for the release of his new self financed and directed project "Horizon. " While I'm sitting here watching Dances With Wolves I came across this video of his eulogy to Whitney Houston. This guy is such a class act. It was great to see him get some recognition tonight.

[@MAGAISKLAN]

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]

That says alot

[@janetstassi2083]

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]

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

[@peterguglietta5260]

Amazing. I can't believe I never saw the whole eulogy until now. Whitney Houston had a talent that was miles above the rest. Her death was a real tragedy, and you can see how much Kevin Costner cared about her and believed in her. This is a beautiful tribute, straight from the heart. Kindred spirits they were. Kevin showed class and humanity, like a real man.

[@esgee2464]

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

[@daniellejones5548]

Es Gee ❤❤❤

[@RonYoungAsElvis]

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

[@m.j7253]

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

[@mayemcdonald9111]

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

[@Bunchochere]

That man had a pure soul connected love for Whitney

[@detroitman8994]

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

[@blacksupersport8311]

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

[@hazelady5068]

He wanted to marry her remember that ❤

[@ITFDAVE]

Real men don't lie. And when they talk you know they aren't and could never. This should be shared and taught to our children. Definitely not hidden. God's army of Angels are here. For eternity

[@greyjay9202]

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

[@edithbannerman4]

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

[@ElsiePierce-c9w]

k 5:07 ​@@edithbannerman4

[@nonisimmons7431]

I literally felt like he was a preacher watching this. Years later and it still gets me❤

[@lindachindori7209]

It's my first time to listen to Kevin Costner's speech. The fact that he put the movie back for a year because his heart told him that Whitney was the right co star , says a lot about the convictions of this man. He was already one of my fav actors. Now I like him more. I will always be Whitney Houston's big fan.🥰⚘🙏🏽

[@freeurmind2871]

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 😓💔

[@robertkerr2997]

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]

I've always said that!

[@Cepillo-lk6fz]

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

[@robertbishop5357]

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]

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]

I think he was in love with her.

[@tinaandrews442]

First time I’ve seen Kevin’s speech at Whitney’s funeral……❤😢

[@alisha_madariaga]

Same!!

[@vernongerona7588]

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❤

[@kitt3521]

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]

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. 🙂

[@kalualauber1921]

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.

[@TranscendQuinLR]

It seems like I watch it every year

[@mellisamutopa1258]

23 july 2024 i am here. He loved her dearly and respected her well

[@WysteriaGuitar]

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

[@tonyrodda5038]

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

[@kevincostnerreal]

Thank you for your love and support

[@AnthonyBeukess]

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

[@AWrestlingHistorian]

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

[@longmemory1620]

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

[@yvonnerobinson1369]

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

[@kennethrussll6059]

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

[@teresarobinson8050]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard such a sincere tribute to anyone. I watched The Bodyguard today. It’s a classic now. I’ve never heard a voice so beautiful as Whitney. Thank you Mr. Costner , I can only imagine how hard it must have been to say goodbye to a friend and were that good friend.