While many stories share this title, " The Bodyguard " most famously refers to the starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, a cultural phenomenon that defined the "protector-romance" genre. 🎬 The 1992 Cinematic Phenomenon
: Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner), a former Secret Service agent, is hired to protect superstar singer Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston) from a dangerous stalker. The Bodyguard
: The script was written in 1975 for Steve McQueen and Diana Ross. It was famously rejected 67 times before Costner pushed for its production nearly 20 years later. While many stories share this title, " The
: Originally by Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston’s powerhouse cover spent 14 weeks at #1. It was famously rejected 67 times before Costner
: The film’s tension peaks at the Academy Awards, leading to the iconic "farewell" scene on the airport tarmac. 🎵 A Record-Breaking Soundtrack
Released on November 25, 1992, this romantic thriller became the , earning over $411 million worldwide.
A popular recent romantic comedy that flips the traditional script: