Kevin Costner’s Beautiful Relationship With“ONE TRUE LOVE” Whitney Houston Revealed
Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston shared a deeply meaningful relationship rooted in friendship, professional respect, and mutual admiration. Their bond developed during the production of the 1992 film The Bodyguard, where Costner played a former Secret Service agent protecting Houston’s character, a pop diva. Despite initial doubts from studio executives about Houston’s suitability for the role, Costner championed her, even postponing the film to ensure she could take the part. He believed in her talent and helped her navigate her anxieties about acting, as this was her film debut.
Their connection extended beyond the film, with Costner publicly referring to Houston as his “one true love” after her tragic passing in 2012. At her funeral, he delivered an emotional eulogy, recalling their shared backgrounds in the Baptist church and the trust they built during filming. He even introduced the idea of her a cappella intro to I Will Always Love You, a moment that became iconic in music and film.
Costner also revealed that he wrote letters to Houston in later years, encouraging her to seek help during struggles with addiction. He admitted he wasn’t always present in her life post-The Bodyguard, but their bond left a lasting impression on him, which he honored publicly and privately.
