Whitney Houston On Film: The Star's Sparkling Body Of Work

The Bodyguard (1992)

Houston's first film role, as pop star Rachel Marron in "The Bodyguard," launched the bestselling soundtrack that went on to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. Houston's signature ballad, a cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You," played at the end of the movie, as Rachel embraces with her former bodyguard, Frank, played by Kevin Costner.

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