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 picture of the 2 shared by Houston’s Instagram account, which is managed by her property following the multi-hyphenate’s demise in 2012.
“This picture 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 once we misplaced Whitney.”
The original post featured Costner and Houston alongside Houston’s hairstylist for the pic, Ellin La Var. “Glad birthday to Kevin Costner!” the caption learn.
Warner Bros.’ blockbuster basic stars Costner as a former Secret Service agent employed to guard pop star Rachel Marron (Houston), who’s below menace as a result of a stalker. Whereas the 2 are initially at odds, particularly given the previous’s by-the-book safety guidelines, their chemistry quickly turns into plain 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 up to People about talking at Houston’s memorial service, the place he delivered a heartfelt 17-minute eulogy.
“I bear in mind being within the pews, and I had by no means been in a church that was extra electrical. Two bands have been taking part in … I believed 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 notice CNN was right here, however they’ll take a business break. I’m going to say what I wish to say. I got here an extended strategy to speak about this little lady.’”
