Kevin Costner Eulogizes Whitney Houston

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• Why did he stop making films people wanted to see? Ei Kev?

  Comment by Chris — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 12:54pm PST  Reply to this post

  • Chris, I know. He is just not in demand like he used to be . But, Kevin can be proud he acted in some classic films: “Untouchables “, “Field of Dreams “, and “Dances With Wolves.” After hearing Kevin Costner’s witty & moving speech, I have a newfound respect for him.

    Comment by jt — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 3:36pm PST  Reply to this post

    • He’s made or been in some really good movies in the last few years. “Open Range” and “The Upside of Anger” are two that come to mind. I’d also classify “Man of Steel” as a movie people want to see.

      I thought he gave a really heartfelt speech here. Well said, Kevin. Thank you for sharing that.

      Comment by TB — Monday February 20, 2012 @ 8:16pm PST  Reply to this post

• Is Costner eulogizing Whitney Houston or himself?
  I’m glad Whitney Houston loved his stories so much. Confusing though.

  Comment by RIPkevincostner — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 12:57pm PST  Reply to this post

  • Eulogies are, more or less, tributes, correct? What’s a better way to pay tribute than with personal stories that meant tons to the person speaking? I’d much rather hear beautiful moments of an interpersonal relationship as opposed to fifteen minutes of constant praise and lamentation.

    Comment by Bbarnes78 — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 2:51pm PST  Reply to this post

• We need him in films again.

  Comment by Anonymous — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:01pm PST  Reply to this post

  • Pa Kent- June,2013

    Comment by pennylane — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 6:41pm PST  Reply to this post

• Lovely. A heartfelt, beautiful job Kevin.

  Comment by Kimbie — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:12pm PST  Reply to this post

  • well said….

    Comment by kristin — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 2:28pm PST  Reply to this post

• Very nice eulogy.

  Comment by Joe in SM — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:23pm PST  Reply to this post

• Well done, always has such gravitas.

  Comment by Jeff — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:25pm PST  Reply to this post

• So so moving. Well done Kevin.

  Comment by S — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:27pm PST  Reply to this post

• Simply beautiful. Kevin has a way with words.

  Comment by KT Grant — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:34pm PST  Reply to this post

• Simply beautiful.

  Comment by AHK — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:40pm PST  Reply to this post

• Actually, Rev. Marvin Winans eulogized the service. Costner was one of the guests.

  Comment by Stan — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:46pm PST  Reply to this post

• Thank you so much Kevin. This made me fall in love with Whitney all over again. Bless her

  Comment by gerd — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:52pm PST  Reply to this post

• A Happy Ending in such times. Kevin likes a Happy Ending. Cherish this Happy Ending in such times. Whitney will always be with us, Kevin, Bobby will always have a happy ending. God Bless Us All America. Shall You have a happy ending tonight.

  Comment by Chris — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:52pm PST  Reply to this post

• Dammit Kevin Costner, you had one job. ONE JOB!

  Oh well, I suppose the sequel can be called “The Bodybag”.

  Comment by Too soon guy — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 1:56pm PST  Reply to this post

• Humanized Whitney liked no one else did. The songs, prayers, accodlades by everyone were meaningful and wonderful. But I thought Costner really struck a cord in explaining who Whiteney was to those listening. He was just great. bettheduck

  Comment by bettheduck — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 2:07pm PST  Reply to this post

• Kevin… Your Light was so Bright today….
  Be prepared for an avalanche of offers to start coming your way!!!

  Not just because you alwaysvstand up for what is right…
  But now you have a Beautiful Angel on the other side…..who is soooo wonderful.

  As one who grew up in a baptist church…I loved your stories…..
  I hope that she helps with your Golf game too/…..
  I will always Love You both!~

  Long time .. and you’re still adorable, glad to see you

  Comment by jessiemaeamazing@yahoo.com — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 2:23pm PST  Reply to this post

• Very well done Kevin. RIP Whitney.

  Comment by Janet — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 2:23pm PST  Reply to this post

• GREAT JOB, kEVIN
  I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU BOTH

  Comment by JL — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 2:24pm PST  Reply to this post

• Mostly nice.
  A little on the indulgent side.
  He says “I” a lot…

  Comment by wrtrprod7 — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 2:27pm PST  Reply to this post

• Costner’s the man.

  Comment by bfagoa — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 2:29pm PST  Reply to this post

• Hey he did a great job. That had to be hard on him. Was he perfect “YES” he spoke from the heart.

  Comment by Stan — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 3:01pm PST  Reply to this post

• Mr Costner seemed to spend more time talking about himself at somebody else’s funeral. The guy is so f*cking narcissistic.

  Comment by Anonymous — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 3:13pm PST  Reply to this post

  • No, it’s just that you are too dense to understand. He was talking about stories he told Whitney while they bonded over their church upbringing. He even mentioned that Whitney’s family and friends may have heard those stories (from her).

    Next time, you should pay attention and not be such a f*cking narcissist yourself.

    Comment by Joe in SM — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 5:07pm PST  Reply to this post

    • He didn’t need to go on and on and on and on about his stories. We didn’t care. We were watching to hear about Whitney and his friendship with Whitney, not about his personal stories growing up in the church. It was way too much. You are clearly a Costner fan and the dense one here.

      Comment by Chick — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 11:46pm PST  Reply to this post

      • I am by no means a fan of KC, but you are so very incorrect. Kevin’s stories were appreciated by the family as it showed the commonality of their lives and friendship. He didn’t just carry on about her, he spoke as if he loved her, and gave some well-placed and timed humor in the midst of their grief. I grew up in a Baptist church as well and his stories were a welcome comfort. Coming from that, he was on way point…..

        Comment by Sherry — Sunday February 19, 2012 @ 10:29am PST  Reply to this post

• Its paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaper!

  Kevin Costmer, Waterworld

  Classic.

  Comment by Chris — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 3:24pm PST  Reply to this post

• The irony is that he was so ashamed of The Bodyguard pre-release that his face is not visible on the one-sheet. He wanted no association w/ the final product.

  No one had any idea of the worldwide hit they had on their hands at the time.

  Similar to Bruce Willis and Sixth Sense.

  As William Goldman once said about this business we all love: Nobody knows anything.

  Comment by Just asking — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 3:42pm PST  Reply to this post

• Just watched DANCES WITH WOLVES on blu-ray. Now that’s a movie. Beautiful. Costner is to be commended.

  Comment by Bob — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 5:27pm PST  Reply to this post

• Yes. Brilliant way with words about himself. The whole thing was about him with a little Whitney peppered in. So odd.

  Comment by Carol — Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 6:13pm PST  Reply to this post