Kevin Costner honored his friendship with the late and nice Whitney Houston on his seventieth birthday over the weekend.
The veteran actor remembered his co-star in 1992’s romantic thriller The Bodyguard, reposting a behind-the-scenes photograph of the 2 shared by Houston’s Instagram account, which is managed by her property following the multi-hyphenate’s demise in 2012.
“This photograph jogs my memory of how fortunate I’m to be getting one other birthday,” Costner stated in his Instagram Story Jan. 18. “We misplaced such a light-weight after we misplaced Whitney.”
The unique put up featured Costner and Houston alongside Houston’s hairstylist for the pic, Ellin La Var. “Blissful birthday to Kevin Costner!” the caption learn.
Warner Bros.’ blockbuster traditional stars Costner as a former Secret Service agent employed to guard pop star Rachel Marron (Houston), who’s beneath menace resulting from a stalker. Whereas the 2 are initially at odds, particularly given the previous’s by-the-book safety guidelines, their chemistry quickly turns into simple as their lives develop additional intertwined.
All through the years, the Horizon star and director has paid tribute to the multi-Grammy-winning powerhouse singer, who died on the age of 48. Final yr, he opened as much as Individuals about talking at Houston’s memorial service, the place he delivered a heartfelt 17-minute eulogy.
“I keep in mind being within the pews, and I had by no means been in a church that was extra electrical. Two bands had been taking part in … I assumed this place was on fireplace,” he stated on the time.
Recalling that he was suggested to maintain his speech brief because of the media’s presence, he stated: “‘I’m sorry, I didn’t understand CNN was right here, however they will take a industrial break. I’m going to say what I need to say. I got here an extended strategy to discuss this little woman.’”
