Kevin Costner revealed that Princess Diana had a crush on him after the release of his film The Bodyguard in 1992. Prince William shared this information with Costner about 15 years later during a secret meeting that lasted about half an hour. Costner had planned to cast Diana in a sequel to the film and had a very sweet conversation with Prince William about it.
Although Costner did not disclose the specifics of his meeting with Prince William, he mentioned that it was a very memorable and sweet experience that he will never forget. Costner has always cherished the memory of the exchange and his positive impression of Prince William. He mentioned in an interview that Diana was interested in starring in a sequel to The Bodyguard and that Sarah Ferguson was the one who initially set up the project, allowing Costner and Diana to begin discussing the potential collaboration.
Costner also shared that the studio had liked the idea of having Princess Diana in a sequel to The Bodyguard in a similar capacity to Whitney Houston’s role in the original film. He recalled Diana being nervous and respectful during their conversations and asking about the possibility of a kissing scene in the movie. However, the project did not come to fruition as Diana tragically passed away in a car accident in Paris in 1997.
In a 2019 interview, Costner mentioned that he had received the script for the sequel to The Bodyguard just one day before Diana’s death. He reflected on his fond memories of working with Whitney Houston, who had starred in the original film, and how much he admired her talents. Costner expressed his love for Houston and emphasized that he had always believed she was the perfect choice for the lead role in The Bodyguard.
Costner’s upcoming project Horizon: An American Saga is set to be released on Friday, June 28, and he continues to reflect on his personal connections with iconic figures like Princess Diana and Whitney Houston. He holds dear memories of his interactions with these talented women throughout his career and the impact they had on him as a performer. Despite the missed opportunity to work with Diana on a sequel, Costner treasures the brief conversations and hopes to honor her memory through his future endeavors in the entertainment industry.
