Former Whitney Houston Bodyguard Claims He ‘Lived Through’ Some of ‘The Bodyguard’

David Roberts, a former police officer and bodyguard for Whitney Houston, has revealed parallels between his real-life experiences and the plot of the 1992 film The Bodyguard, starring Houston and Kevin Costner. In his upcoming memoir, Protecting Whitney, Roberts claims the movie partially drew from their professional relationship, although it was never romantic. He admitted to being attracted to Houston but maintained strict professionalism, knowing crossing boundaries would compromise his role.

Roberts highlighted similarities between the movie and their life, such as how he would guide Houston through crowds by having her hold onto his shirt. He also discussed Houston’s vulnerability to threats, emphasizing that she remained largely unaware of their severity because his role was to handle them.

Initially hesitant to work for Houston, Roberts was quickly impressed by her gracious and introverted nature. He described her as one of the most beautiful women he had ever met. Roberts believes Houston’s life and career remain misunderstood, and his memoir aims to offer insight into her personal struggles and the challenges of protecting someone in the spotlight.

Source: BET