Performers Re-create Emotions on Screen. - Houston perceived Costner as its unseen guardian.
In the "Armchair Expert" podcast, Hollywood actor Kevin Costner, 69, shared his feelings about music legend and co-star Whitney Houston. He revealed that he felt the need to protect the singing icon, stating, "I don't know what it was, but there was a moment when it became clear to me that the world had a higher expectation of who we were, and so I allowed myself to be her imaginary bodyguard." Costner further explained, "I was her imaginary bodyguard."
During the making of "Bodyguard," Costner's character, Frank Farmer, was tasked with protecting pop star Rachel Marron (Houston). Costner felt a connection to this role and admitted, "There was a moment when she trusted me." As a producer for the film, Costner intervened on Houston's behalf during the editing process, keeping her requests in mind. The film was released in 1992.
Whitney Houston, one of the biggest stars of the 80s, tragically passed away at the age of 48 in February 2012 when she was found dead in a hotel room in Beverly Hills. Costner honored her memory with a speech at her funeral.
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- Despite her passing in Los Angeles, USA, in 2012, Whitney Houston's impact on the music industry, particularly in the 80s, continues to be celebrated by people around the world.
- Kevin Costner, a renowned Hollywood actor, played the role of Frank Farmer, a security guard, in the 1992 movie "Bodyguard," where he had to protect the cigar-smoking pop star, played by Whitney Houston, who trusted him during the production.
- Costner, who felt a guardian-like responsibility towards Houston during the movie's production, shared his feelings in a recent podcast episode, mentioning that he felt the pressures of the world's high expectations for their collaboration.
- In an unexpected turn of events, the Hollywood actor, known for his roles in movies like "Dances with Wolves" and "JFK," became Whitney Houston's unseen guardian in the "Bodyguard" movie set in the vibrant city of Hollywood.
