The largest-selling music CD from a movie songtrack has sold 17 million copies, and came from a 1992 film that starred a female singer. What is the movie title and who were the two main stars?

The 1992 romantic thriller, The Bodyguard, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, is indeed home to the best-selling movie soundtrack album of all time. This phenomenal collection of songs, primarily featuring Whitney Houston's powerhouse vocals, has sold over 17 million copies in the United States alone, and more than 45 million worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums across any genre in history.

Whitney Houston played Rachel Marron, a superstar singer, making her musical contributions central to the film's plot and its overwhelming success. Her rendition of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" became an instant global phenomenon, spending 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and solidifying its place as one of the most iconic love songs ever recorded. The album also featured other hits like "I'm Every Woman" and "Run to You," showcasing Houston's incredible vocal range and cementing her status as a music and film icon.

Kevin Costner, who also produced the film, starred opposite Houston as Frank Farmer, the former Secret Service agent hired to protect Marron. While the film itself was a box office success, it was the accompanying soundtrack that truly broke records, transcending the movie to become a cultural touchstone. Its enduring popularity speaks to the timeless power of Houston's voice and the memorable songs it contained, cementing its legacy far beyond the silver screen.