Kevin Costner's Latest Encounter with Princess Diana

Kevin Costner and Princess Diana: A Missed On-Screen Romance

In a recent revelation, Kevin Costner shared that he and Princess Diana had almost collaborated on a sequel to his hit movie The Bodyguard. However, following Diana's tragic death, the project was shelved. The royal family's response to the news turned "ugly," according to Costner. He even sought advice from Sarah Ferguson on how to handle the situation, but eventually reached out to the family directly.

Costner recalled that it was Ferguson who initially connected him with Diana for the movie. They were planning to include an on-screen kiss in the film. Costner later found out from Prince William that Diana had a crush on him during the process. The actor had a private meeting with Prince William, who mentioned that his late mother had feelings for Costner.

Sweet Memories with Prince William

Years after the missed opportunity with Princess Diana, Costner had a private meeting with Prince William. The actor was touched by the prince's kind words about his late mother's feelings towards Costner. Although Costner didn't reveal the details of their conversation, he described the experience as very sweet and left with fond memories of the encounter.

Costner reflected on his life and career in Hollywood, which has been both unusual and beautiful. He has two movies opening this summer and is looking forward to sharing his Western epic Horizon: An American Saga with audiences. Costner's exclusive interview and more can be found in PEOPLE's Reasons to Love America issue.

A Close Encounter with Princess Diana

Costner had been in contact with Princess Diana years ago about collaborating on The Bodyguard sequel. The actor had been introduced to Diana by Sarah Ferguson, who played a key role in setting up the potential project. Costner shared that the collaboration was moving forward quietly until Diana's untimely passing, revealing the missed opportunity for an on-screen romance with the princess.

Reflecting on his career and life, Costner expressed gratitude for the opportunities he has had in Hollywood. Despite the missed chance to work with Diana, the actor continues to pursue new projects and looks forward to sharing his latest work with audiences. Costner's candid interview and more can be found in the upcoming issue of PEOPLE magazine.