We're sure you saw or heard Kevin Costner's beautiful eulogy at Whitney Houston's funeral.

But what you may not know is that he was this-close to not saying anything!

We all cope in different ways, and Kevy's way was staying silent. It was gonna stay that way too until Whitney's cousin, Dionne Warwick, made a very important phone call.

Kevin explains what changed his mind call too!! We're sure Whitney was smiling! :)

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