Can Kim Kardashian Fill Whitney Houston's Shoes ?

Not this classic ! A legendary film that gave us the soaring vocals of Whitney Houston, peak ’90s romance, and the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time, getting… Kardashian-ified. Word on the streets is the powers that be at Warner Bros have decided that The Bodyguard—a cinematic gem from 1992 starring Whitney and Kevin Costner—needs a remake. And who’s allegedly topping the list to fill Whitney’s stilettos? None other than Kim Kardashian.

The Kaucasity!

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) were already fantasy-casting the remake, with suggestions like Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King or even Angela Bassett and Peter Krause getting tossed into the ring. But according to the Daily Mail, it’s Kim who’s the studio’s number one pick—and yes, we’re talking leading lady status, not a walk-on role or a cameo as “Glamorous Woman at Gala #3.”

Apparently, the script has been “specifically tailored” to her talents—or lack thereof—and she’s already had multiple meetings about it. A source even claims it’s no longer about the vocals (because, let’s be real, we’re not getting “I Will Always Love You: SKIMS Remix”) but a more “straightforward drama.” Translation: no singing, just a lot of slow-mo angles and contouring.

Let’s not forget, Whitney Houston was the movie. She played Rachel Marron, an international superstar dealing with a stalker, while Kevin Costner’s brooding bodyguard swept in to protect—and ultimately fall for—her. That film earned two Oscar noms and made history with its soundtrack. We’re talking iconic on every level.

Meanwhile, Kim’s resume includes Disaster Movie, a cameo in Ocean’s Eight, and a surprisingly decent turn in American Horror Story. But The Bodyguard? A film built on raw talent and vocal power? Whew.

“Kim is one of the most recognizable women on the planet,” another source reportedly said. Sure, but so is Ronald McDonald, and we’re not casting him in a Citizen Kane reboot.

Are we entering a new era in Hollywood where legacy roles rooted in Black excellence are up for grabs to the highest bidder with the most Instagram followers? If Kim K can be Whitney, should we expect a Black Snow White next? (Oh wait… that already caused a meltdown. What’s next? Post Malone as Malcolm X? The line between representation and replacement is getting real blurry, and honestly, we might need a bodyguard for the culture.

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