Not many people can escape the charm of Kevin Costner , not even Princess Diana , it seems. The 69-year-old A-lister first met Diana in the early 90s through Sarah Ferguson - Prince Andrew ’s ex-wife, and upon hitting it off, had suggested she star in the sequel to his 1992 film, The Bodyguard . While the plan never came to fruition as Diana tragically died before the script was finished, Costner has since revealed their meeting left a lasting impression, not just on him, but also her.
Speaking to People magazine, the Oscar winner recalled the moment he was told the late princess was a fan of his, admitting it came about during a last-minute meeting with her son, Prince William. “I happened to be in England, and I got this message that the prince would love to talk, and I said, ‘What?’..
. and then I went, ‘Okay’,” Costner told the news outlet. The Yellowstone actor said when he arrived at the venue where they agreed to meet, it was just him and the Prince of Wales and William wasted no time with pleasantries.
“He walked up, and we shook hands...
The first line out of his mouth was, ‘You know, my mum kind of fancied you.’” Costner said. The actor didn’t share any further details from the meeting - including when or where it took place.
Instead, he told the outlet, “I’ve had an incredibly unusual, and for the most part, beautiful life.” It comes after the actor appeared on the Today show earlier this week and addressed the question seemingly on the.
