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Kevin Costner has made headlines across the entertainment industry these past few days for both personal milestones and professional controversies. Over the weekend of his 70th birthday, Costner honored his lasting friendship with the late Whitney Houston by reposting a behind-the-scenes photo from The Bodyguard, shared by Houston’s official Instagram. Costner reflected on being grateful for another birthday and said, “We lost such a light when we lost Whitney,” marking a touching moment of remembrance and nostalgia for one of the most iconic collaborations of his career, as reported by Deadline and IMDb.

Amidst celebration, Costner was also on the red carpet, making a rare public appearance at the Cannes Film Festival with his 15-year-old son Hayes by his side. The occasion was the premiere of his ambitious multi-part Western epic, Horizon: An American Saga, which he directed and stars in. According to AOL, father and son appeared together, drawing attention to the family support behind Costner’s latest cinematic venture.

On the business front, Costner’s Horizon series is landing significant distribution deals abroad. Variety reports Parallax Studio and Saga Film Studios have joined forces to bring Horizon: An American Saga to audiences in the Philippines. This international expansion, coupled with planned releases in North America and Europe, is a serious career development, especially as Horizon faces domestic box office challenges.

However, Costner’s artistic achievements this week were overshadowed by a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment during the filming of Horizon II. The stunt performer Devyn LaBella’s accusation of being pressured into an unscripted rape scene has generated media buzz. ABC reports Costner’s sharply worded legal response, calling the claims “bold-faced lies.” His attorney asserted the lawsuit is a “shakedown,” targeting Costner’s reputation. Costner insisted in court filings that the scene in question was scripted, included no nudity or intimacy, and that the allegations were manufactured for dramatic effect. The stuntwoman’s amended complaint includes text messages with the film’s intimacy coordinator but, according to Costner’s team, no evidence supports her claims. Deadline points out that the actor sees the entire case as designed to damage him personally and harm the Horizon franchise. These legal battles, which could have biographical significance if they escalate or set precedent, remain unresolved as of this recording.

Turning to honors, Costner received the prestigious Eva Monley Award from the Location Managers Guild International in Los Angeles on August 23. As seen on Instagram, this lifetime achievement award highlights his decades of excellence in filmmaking and location shooting, affirming his legacy despite current setbacks.

Not to be outdone, another major movie project is finally moving forward. WNBZ News reported on August 19 that Costner will co-star with Jake Gyllenhaal in the long-awaited dramedy Honeymoon With Harry, set to begin production at Amazon MGM. This marks a rare pairing of Hollywood heavyweights and could become one of the most significant additions to Costner’s filmography in years.

Finally, Costner’s own social media presence was felt this week, as he used Instagram Stories to reminisce about Whitney Houston and deny lawsuit allegations, demonstrating his continued willingness to communicate directly with fans and address controversy head-on.

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