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Whitney Houston’s performance in the iconic movie “The Bodyguard” is etched in pop culture history. However, few may know that the film almost had a different lead actress. Another legendary singer, alongside her then-Caucasian actor-boyfriend, was initially considered for the role before Whitney came in the picture.

Who Was Supposed To Star In “The Bodyguard” Before Whitney

Back in the ’70s, Lawrence Kasdan and John Boorman envisioned a romantic drama, titled “The Bodyguard.”

In 1978, a rough draft of the script found its way to actor, Ryan O’Neal. He was approached to play the lead and had someone special in mind as his co-star—Diana Ross, with whom he said he was romantically involved at the time. Yep, Diana and Ryan were supposedly a thing like that Billy Paul “Mrs. Jones” song.

However, Ross was hesitant about the project. According to J. Randy Taraborrelli’s book, “Diana Ross: A Biography,” she disliked elements of the movie, including a nude scene and the title. Despite O’Neal’s efforts to persuade her, Ross declined the opportunity in August 1979, ultimately straining their relationship.

Why Whitney Hesitated

Fast forward to years later when “The Bodyguard” was given a second chance. Whitney Houston was initially hesitant to take on the role of “Rachel Marron.” Concerns about the character and her acting abilities made her apprehensive. It took months of persuasion from co-star, Kevin Costner, to convince Whitney that she would not be alone in this endeavor. Finally, Houston agreed, putting her faith in Costner’s promise to support her every step of the way.

The Box Office Triumph

Following its release in 1992, “The Bodyguard” killed it at the box office, amassing around $400 million worldwide. Houston’s powerful vocals captivated audiences, skyrocketing the film’s soundtrack to chart-topping success and solidifying her status as an icon. The movie’s achievements extended beyond the box office, garnering numerous accolades, including Grammy and Billboard awards.

It All Worked Out In The End

“The Bodyguard” took a winding path before becoming the cinematic sensation we know today. Diana Ross’s early rejection opened the door for Whitney Houston to shine, adding another remarkable chapter to her already outstanding career. Reflecting on the film’s success reminds us that sometimes unexpected turns bring forth unforgettable moments. As we cherish Whitney Houston’s legacy, we can only imagine the different story that may have unfolded had Diana Ross taken on the role.

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Here’s a surprising Old School fun fact we wanted to share with you all, ILOSM family. Remember the kid who played Whitney Houston’s son, “Fletcher,” in The Bodyguard movie? He was a 10 year old youngin’ at the time, but now dude is a 39-year-old man, and we had NO clue his step-mother and his dad are very popular Old School legends!

Aside from starring in The Bodyguard, he had roles in other known films and TV shows as well, including Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Sugar Hill, he was the voice of one of the kids in the animated movie, Bebe’s Kids, and more. He also made a name for himself in TV shows, such as the Disney series Lizzie McGuire and Mackenzie Falls and also in The Secret Life of the American Teenager. All along, he managed to build his own brand without being buried in his famous parents’ shadows.

“FLETCHER” FROM BODYGUARD” ALL GROWN UP

Lil’ “Fletcher” – whose real name is DeVaughn – ain’t so ‘little’ anymore.

After spending much of his childhood as a kid actor, DeVaughn briefly stepped away from acting to devote his time to his studies. He graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in television production and business finance. He also had a brief stint as a mortgage broker, before returning to his passion of acting.

Today, at 39 years old, DeVaughn’s still doing his thing in the acting world. Some of his more recent work include the popular John Singleton created series, “Snowfall,” where DeVaughn has a recurring role as the character, “Kane.”

As far as we know, DeVaughn is single has no kids as of yet, and he’s very close to his legendary parents.

DEBBIE ALLEN’S HIS STEPMOM & HUSBAND/NBA LEGEND, NORMAN NIXON IS HIS DAD

So, all this time has passed, and most of us never knew we were watching actress/director/choreographer, Debbie Allen’s, step-son, and her NBA hubby, Norman Nixon’s, kid, DeVaughn Nixon,  on the big screen with Whitney back in the day.

Debbie’s been DeVaughn’s stepmom ever since he was 1 year old in 1984, when she married his dad, Norman.  As a result of their lengthy union, DeVaughn is very close to both his biological mom (who isn’t a celeb and stays out of the public eye) and Debbie. We’re sure Debbie and Norman are very proud of DeVaughn, who looks like a spitting image of his Pops by the way.

As an homage to his pops, DeVaughn portrayed Norman Nixon in “Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty”

Also, speaking of the beloved Whitney..see the fun facts DeVaughn posted about his time with her, Bobby Brown and more below…

FUN FACTS ABOUT DEVAUGHN NIXON

As reported by Deadline, Devaughn Nixon will be starring as his father, Norm Nixon, in an upcoming series about the NBA legends successful run with the Lakers a.k.a. the Showtime Lakers:

‘The Untitled Showtime Lakers Project is based on Jeff Pearlman’s nonfiction book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.’

DeVaughn witnessed Whitney and Bobby B. falling in love back in the day and paid homage to both of them on Instagram in a now deleted post:

DeVaughn Nixon: “This video says it all! Lol…witnessed when these two first fell in love! Regardless of what anyone says they had a true bond! I miss her!”

He looooves his ‘aunt’ Phylicia (Debbie Allen’s sis’)….

DeVaughn is still close to his former uncle-in-law — whom he refers to as his ‘uncle’ — Ahmad Rashad (Phylicia Rashad’s ex-husband), and sometimes hangs out with his uncle’s good friend, Michael Jordan.

Well damn…we must say that DeVaughn Nixon comes from quite a talented blended family. With an NBA legend for a dad, an acting/dancing/directing legend for a stepmother, a legendary actress for a step-aunt (Phylicia Rashad) and an NFL legend for an ex-uncle-in-law (Ahmad Rashad), he had no choice but to soak up some of that greatness and make it his own. Good to see the brotha doing well.

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Here’s a surprising Old School fun fact we wanted to share with you all, ILOSM family. Remember the kid who played Whitney Houston’s son, “Fletcher,” in The Bodyguard movie? He was a 10 year old youngin’ at the time, but now dude is a 37 year old man, and we had NO clue his step-mother and his dad are very popular Old School legends!

Aside from starring in The Bodyguard, he had roles in other known films and TV shows as well, including Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Sugar Hill, he was the voice of one of the kids in the animated movie, Bebe’s Kids, and more. He also made a name for himself in TV shows, such as the Disney series Lizzie McGuire and Mackenzie Falls and also in The Secret Life of the American Teenager. All along, he managed to build his own brand without being buried in his famous parents’ shadows.

“FLETCHER” FROM BODYGUARD” ALL GROWN UP

Lil’ “Fletcher” whose real name is DeVaughn, ain’t so ‘little’ anymore.

At 37 years old, he’s still doing his thing in the acting world. He’s currently starring in the new sci-fi series, “The Haunted.” As far as we know, DeVaughn is single has no kids as of yet, and he’s very close to his legendary parents.

DEBBIE ALLEN’S HIS STEPMOM & HUSBAND/NBA LEGEND, NORMAN NIXON IS HIS DAD

So, all this time has passed, and most of us never knew we were watching actress/director/choreographer, Debbie Allen’s, step-son, and her NBA hubby, Norman Nixon’s, kid, DeVaughn Nixon,  on the big screen with Whitney back in the day.

Debbie’s been DeVaughn’s stepmom ever since he was 1 year old in 1984, when she married his dad, Norm.  As a result of their lengthy union, DeVaughn is very close to both his biological mom (who isn’t a celeb and stays out of the public eye) and Debbie. We’re sure Debbie and Norman are very proud of DeVaughn, who looks like a spitting image of his Pops by the way.

Also speaking of the beloved Whitney, see the fun facts DeVaughn posted about his time with she and Bobby Brown and more…

FUN FACTS ABOUT DEVAUGHN NIXON

As reported by Deadline, Devaughn Nixon will be starring as his father, Norm Nixon, in an upcoming series about the NBA legends successful run with the Lakers a.k.a. the Showtime Lakers:

‘The Untitled Showtime Lakers Project is based on Jeff Pearlman’s nonfiction book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.’

DeVaughn witnessed Whitney and Bobby B. falling in love back in the day and paid homage to both of them on Instagram in a now deleted post:

DeVaughn Nixon: “This video says it all! Lol…witnessed when these two first fell in love! Regardless of what anyone says they had a true bond! I miss her!”

He looooves his ‘aunt’ Phylicia (Debbie Allen’s sis’)….

He’s still close to his former uncle-in-law, who he refers to as his ‘uncle,’ Ahmad Rashad (Phylicia Rashad’s ex-husband), and sometimes hangs out with his uncle’s good friend, Michael Jordan.

Well damn, we must say that DeVaughn Nixon comes from quite a talented blended family. With an NBA legend for a dad, an acting/dancing/directing legend for a stepmother, a legendary actress for a step-aunt (Phylicia Rashad) and an NFL legend for an ex-uncle-in-law (Ahmad Rashad), he had no choice but to soak up some of that greatness and make it his own. Good to see the brotha doing well.

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Here’s a surprising Old School fun fact we wanted to share with y’all ILOSM family. Remember the kid who played Whitney Houston’s son, “Fletcher,” in The Bodyguard movie? He was a 10 year old youngin’ at the time, but now dude is a 33 year old man and we had NO clue his step-mother and his dad are very popular Old School legends!

Aside from starring in The Bodyguard, he had roles in other known films and TV shows as well, including Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Sugar Hill, he was the voice of one of the kids in the animated movie, Bebe’s Kids, and more. He also made a name for himself in TV shows, such as the Disney series Lizzie McGuire and Mackenzie Falls and also in The Secret Life of the American Teenager. All along, he managed to build his own brand without being buried in his famous parents’ shadows.

“FLETCHER” FROM BODYGUARD” ALL GROWN UP

Lil’ “Fletcher” whose real name is DeVaughn, ain’t so ‘little’ anymore.

At 33 years old, he’s still doing his thing in the acting world. He’s currently starring in the new sci-fi series, “The Haunted.” As far as we know, DeVaughn is single has no kids as of yet, and he’s very close to his legendary parents.

DEBBIE ALLEN’S HIS STEPMOM & HUSBAND/NBA LEGEND, NORMAN NIXON IS HIS DAD

That’s right, all this time has passed and most of us had know clue that we were watching actress/director/dancer, Debbie Allen’s step-son, and her NBA hubby, Norman Nixon’s, kid on the big screen with Whitney back in the day.

Debbie’s been DeVaughn’s stepmom ever since he was 1 year old in 1984 when she married his dad, Norm. So he’s very close to both his biological mom (who isn’t a celeb and pretty much stays out of the public eye) and Debbie. We’re sure Debbie and Norman are very proud of DeVaughn, who looks like a spitting image of his Pops by the way.

Also speaking of the beloved Whitney, see the fun facts DeVaughn posted about his time with she and Bobby Brown and more…

FUN FACTS ABOUT DEVAUGHN NIXON

DeVaughn witnessed Whitney and Bobby B. falling in love back in the day and paid homage to both of them on Instagram…

This video says it all! Lol…witnessed when these two first fell in love! Regardless of what anyone says they had a true bond! I miss her!

A video posted by DeVaughn Nixon (@calikiddevo) on Apr 9, 2016 at 2:00pm PDT

Debbie Allen wasn’t the only dancer in the Nixon household, DeVaughn can dance like his stepmom too! Check out his Michael Jackson moves, dude is point…

I made this video about a year ago and its only right that I post it on your bday! Happy Birthday MJ! #KINGOFPOP #RIP #GOAT
A video posted by DeVaughn Nixon (@calikiddevo) on Aug 29, 2016 at 10:32am PDT

He looooves his ‘aunt’ Phylicia (Debbie Allen’s sis’)….

He’s still close to his ‘uncle’ Ahmad Rashad (Phylicia Rashad’s ex-husband) and sometimes hangs out with his uncle’s good friend, Michael Jordan.

Well damn, we must say that DeVaughn Nixon comes from quite a talented blended family. With an NBA legend for a dad, an acting/dancing/directing legend for a stepmother, a legendary actress for a step-aunt (Phylicia Rashad) and an NFL legend for an ex-uncle-in-law (Ahmad Rashad), he had no choice but to soak up some of that greatness and make it his own. Good to see the brotha doing well.

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