Kevin Costner Called Whitney His One True Love – And Revealed A Deep Regret About Her Passing
Tragic singer Whitney Houston and actor-director Kevin Costner were more than just co-stars in the hit movie The Bodyguard. Despite outward appearances, the pair had more in common than many people realize. In fact, their bond was so strong that Costner proclaimed his late friend to be his “one true love.” What’s more, his regrets about her passing are heartbreaking.
Her Big Hit
Anyone who listened to mainstream radio in 1992 will know the song "I Will Always Love You." Country singer Dolly Parton originally wrote and recorded the track in 1973. Her version twice hit the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, first in June 1974, then with a re-worked version in October 1982. Houston, however, took the song to even greater heights.
Number One
Whitney Houston's recording of "I Will Always Love You" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart when it was released towards the end of 1992. It's a position the song held for a total of 14 weeks, which, at the time, made it the longest number-one run in chart history. And, although others have since matched or surpassed that feat, it remains among the biggest-selling singles in history.
Meeting Kevin
The song was on the soundtrack to the movie The Bodyguard. The film marked Houston's first foray into acting. Her co-star in the blockbuster was Kevin Costner. However, as well as working closely together on the movie as leading man and leading lady, the pair struck up a friendship when the cameras stopped rolling.
Nervous Debut
Houston, despite her already phenomenal success as a recording artist, was incredibly nervous about her acting debut. But the experienced Costner became both a confidante and muse, offering a proverbial hand to hold throughout the filming process. What's more, during the shoot, the pair realized they had far more in common than either of them perhaps expected.
