Kevin Costner Breaks His Silence About His Recent Romantic Success
Kevin Costner has experienced a variety of relationships. He has experienced love, heartache, deceit, infidelity, and divorce. However, it appears these days that the actor has at last met the woman who has inspired him to alter his behavior. Costner is now quite the family man with a devoted wife and several children, in contrast to his earlier embrace of the single life and struggles to stay faithful to any of his romantic relationships. Although Costner had quite the journey to get where he is now, things weren’t always this way.
Enjoying The Single Life
Kevin Costner has experienced a wild ride. The Dances with Wolves actor struggled to find love for years after going through a difficult divorce just as his career was blossoming. Costner enjoyed being single for the majority of the 1990s, dating several women at once with little downtime in between and eventually developing a reputation as an A-list womanizer. However, it appears that the famous actor from Hollywood has changed his ways now.
A Faithful Man
Kevin Costner has been the focus of numerous newspaper headlines and Hollywood speculations as a direct consequence of his wild and erratic lifestyle. Although Costner has never been reticent to acknowledge his mistakes, he has remained mum about some aspects of his private life.
A Faithful Man
Unbelievably, Costner was once a one-woman man who was happily married to his college sweetheart before all the fame and fortune. But success also brought with it the temptations of fame, some of which he couldn’t help but succumb to.
First Love Never Dies
When both Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva were undergraduates at California State University, Fullerton, they got acquainted for the first time. In a 1989 interview, Costner remarked, “She was beautiful, she was sweet, and she was smarter than me.”
First Love Never Dies
“She embodied everything I like about women,” I said. In 1978, Costner and Cindy exchanged vows. The newlyweds enjoyed their time together for a while, and they even had three children together, Annie, Lily, and Joe. Sadly, this phase of their relationship wouldn’t last for very long.
They Called It Quits
Soon after Silva and Costner collaborated on the critically acclaimed film Dances With Wolves, rumors of Costner’s infidelity started to circulate. The couple did their best to maintain their union, but ultimately they made the decision to divorce.
They Called It Quits
After 16 years of marriage, Cindy and Kevin declared their divorce in a statement that read, “We are ending our marriage. All disagreements involving our children and financial matters have been amicably resolved, and a complete marital settlement has been reached.
The Marriage
The news that Costner’s marriage was ending shocked many of his fans, but it came as no surprise to his friends and coworkers.
The Marriage
“I’m very thirsty, a strong sense of curiosity. I hate that I’ve followed other people’s rules and somehow missed out on something”, Costner said in a 1987 interview. In hindsight, it is clear that the Dances With Wolves actor was suggesting that his marriage to Cindy had soured.
The Consequences Of Being Famous
For some famous people, fame has a cost. In an interview with the Daily News just before disclosing the divorce, Costner was candid. “The world is hungry and waiting for you to give in, so the temptations are quite strong.”
The Consequences Of Being Famous
“Therefore, even dabbling would cost a lot of money. I make an effort to live my life with some modesty and discretion, but marriage is a tough gig.” Costner’s romantic life would only deteriorate over time.
The Next Woman
Following his divorce, Costner had a fleeting affair with Bridget Rooney. In addition to her 2011 film, Zombie or Not Zombie, Rooney is well known for being a member of the family that owns and runs the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team.
The Next Woman
It was reported that they were together from 1995 to 1996. Although Costner would have preferred to keep his relationship with Rooney as private and hidden from the public as possible, a scandal would eventually come to light, fundamentally altering his plans.
Her Top Secret
Liam Costner, Costner’s fourth child, was born in 1996 to Bridget Rooney. Reports and rumors claim that Costner’s relationship with his fourth child was rather tense at first. Actually, it wasn’t until Rooney insisted that Costner take a paternity test that he realized little Liam was his child.
Her Top Secret
When the paternity test results came back, Costner established a trust fund for the child. According to a source who spoke to People magazine, Costner “occasionally but not on a regular basis” visited Liam.
Engaged With Another Woman
Costner allegedly had an extramarital relationship with Halle Berry in 1989, when he was still married to Cindy Silva, though it was never formally acknowledged.
Engaged With Another Woman
Berry had only recently started her acting career and had appeared in 12 episodes of Living Dolls at the time of the alleged affair. Berry and Costner haven’t responded to the rumors, but the A-list celebrities are still close friends and have been seen out together frequently.
Rumored Girlfriend
The Field of Dreams actor was confronted with yet another tabloid story about a brief rumored romance just a year after the one involving Halle Berry. This time, the story involved Michelle Pfeiffer, the actress who gained notoriety for playing Elvira Hancock in the 1983 classic movie Scarface.
Rumored Girlfriend
In addition to their alleged relationships with Kevin Costner, Michelle Pfeiffer and Halle Berry have something in common: they have both played Cat Woman at some point in their respective careers.
A Fling With Cherry Pie
Bobbie Jean Brown, an actress, model, as well as former beauty pageant contestant best known for starring in Warrant’s music video for the song “Cherry Pie,” is another woman who claims to have gone on a few dates with Costner.
A Fling With Cherry Pie
In her candid memoir, “Dirty Rocker Boys: Love And Lust On The Sunset Strip,” Brown spilled all the juicy details about her liaison with Costner.
One More Fling
Not just Bobbie Jean Brown revealed some intimate details about a quiet romance with Kevin Costner. The same was done by Peggy Trentini in her autobiography, “Once Upon A Star: Celebrity Kiss And Tell Stories.”
One More Fling
In the 1980s and 1990s, Trentini achieved success as both a model and an actress. She stepped away from the spotlight after her book’s publication to concentrate on her real estate career.
Engaged Yet Again
In 1993, a year before he and Cindy Silva officially divorced, there were rumors that Costner had an extramarital relationship with Mira Sorvino.
Engaged Yet Again
Actress Sorvino rose to fame thanks to her nomination-winning turn in Woody Allen’s 1995 romantic comedy Mighty Aphrodite. Sorvino had just a few acting roles to her name and was still largely unheard of at the time that she was allegedly dating Costner.
A Rebound?
In 1994, the same year that Kevin Costner divorced his first wife, Holly Sampson, an actress and model also known as Nicolette Foster, Andrea Michaels, and Zoe, claims to have had a brief relationship with Costner.
A Rebound
Sampson began her acting career as a child actor, playing roles in episodes of shows like Fred Savage’s The Wonder Years, My Two Dads, Beauty and the Beast, and Matlock. She later pursued a career as an adult actress, playing roles in shows like Lady Chatterly’s Stories, Thrills, and Bedtime Stories.
New Target
Naomi Campbell and Costner are said to have dated at some point in the mid-1990s. When Campbell began her career at the age of 15, she was already one of the most well-known names and faces in the modeling industry.
New Target
She has been engaged to both Flavio Briatore, a Formula One race car driver, and Adam Clayton, the bassist for the band U2. Recently, Campbell has reportedly been linked to multimillionaire Maltese Louis C. Camilleri.
Is It True Or Not
Kevin Costner allegedly had another affair with Karin Reznack, a screenwriter and actress best known for her work on the late 1980s movies Her Alibi and Clara’s Heart.
Is It True Or Not
Reznack would later wed renowned director John Byrum in the late ’90s following her rumored brief relationship with Costner. While it is unknown if Costner and Reznack ever actually hooked up, given Costner’s colorful romantic past, we are not surprised that such rumors have surfaced.
Mr. Perfect
After being suspected of sexual misconduct in 2004 while getting a massage at a five-star hotel, Costner found himself in the middle of a scandal in 2006. Birgit Cunningham, an ex-girlfriend of Costner’s, publicly defended him.
Mr. Perfect
“Kevin is very romantic and tender, he would never do anything so vulgar,” she declared in a statement. “He really is Mr. Perfect, spotless, even if he is a little unaware of the effect he has on girls.”
Date With Angie
Angie Everhart, a former celebrity and model who has shown up in various Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues as well as a 2000 issue of Playboy magazine, was spotted dining out with Kevin Costner back in 1995.
Date With Angie
Rumors about Costner’s attempts to get back together with his ex-wife Cindy surfaced just before he was spotted canoodling with the gorgeous redhead. Everhart married comedian, actor, and singer-songwriter Ashley Hamilton not long after reports of her alleged relationship with Costner surfaced.
A Little Fling With Monica
Courteney Cox and Kevin Costner appeared together in the action-adventure crime movie 3000 Miles to Graceland in 2001.
A Little Fling With Monica
But six years before the movie came out, Costner had a very different connection to the actress best known for her role as Monica Geller in Friends. Insider sources claim that the two had a brief relationship in 1995. It’s interesting to note that Cox wed David Arquette in 1999, another actor from the film 3000 Miles to Graceland.
A Fling With The First American Supermodel
Apparently, Kevin Costner had a busy year of dating in 1995. According to rumors, the Field of Dreams actor and Cheryl Tiegs, the “first American supermodel” and an American fashion designer, had a romantic encounter in August.
A Fling With The First American Supermodel
Cheryl Tiegs Sportswear was introduced by Tiegs in the same year. She will always be best remembered for her numerous appearances on the covers of TIME and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Cal’s Wife
In yet another bizarre urban legend, Costner was said to have come dangerously close to ending Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-breaking streak of consecutive victories after allegedly falling in love with her while staying at his house.
Cal’s Wife
The rumor goes that Costner, who has played baseball players in several movies and had gotten close to Ripken Jr., was busted on the spot and beaten up by the Hall-of-Famer. The Baltimore Orioles canceled the upcoming game due to an “electrical failure” because Ripken was so upset about the incident.
In The Spotlight Once Again
Another romance from 1995 involved Kevin Costner, who was frequently seen out and about with Joan Lunden, an American journalist, author, and television host. Lunden achieved her greatest fame as the co-host of ABC’s Good Morning America from 1980 to 1997.
In The Spotlight Once Again
Unfortunately, the constant and intrusive attention from media sources caused their relationship to end. The media was naturally interested in Costner’s personal life at the time because he was actively promoting his movie Waterworld.
Almost Fell For It
Apparently, Costner went all out for their first date. Lunden recalled, “He got this yacht, and we sailed around New York Harbor and had dinner.”
Almost Fell For It
The scene was quite lovely and romantic. “I nearly lost my balance when he first entered the boat, grinned at me, and said, “Boy, I’ve waited so long to meet you.” Regrettably, Costner’s charm was insufficient.” Lunden said, “I think Kevin and I would have dated longer if it weren’t for the unbelievable press attention on us.”
Settling Down
By 1996, it appeared that Costner was prepared to leave the single life behind and find stability in a relationship. He began dating Australian model, actress, businesswoman, and television host Elle Macpherson that year.
Settling Down
Within a few months, the two started living together after moving in together quickly. “With this gorgeous, talented, funny, and lovely person,” said Costner, “I feel I have met my equal.” Sadly, their romance would end before the year was up.
Another Rebound?
Carla Bruni, an Italian-French singer-songwriter as well as former model, was said to have been Costner’s romantic interest shortly after he and Elle Macpherson split.
Another Rebound
One of the first supermodels in history, Bruni has been linked romantically to stars like Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton. Even though it might have seemed like Costner was ready to commit to a long-term relationship, another brief affair would show that old habits are hard to break.
Lowkey Relationship
Kevin Costner had just finished two popular movies in 1997. In addition to being nominated for a Saturn Award for his role in the 1997 movie The Postman, he had previously been nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in the 1996 film Tin Cup.
Lowkey Relationship
He met Tawny Little, a news anchor and former Miss America, in that same year. They were only secretly dating between 1997 and 1998. Little had dated Ron Silver and Burt Reynolds in the past.
Scandal With A Married Woman
There is no doubt that Kevin Costner has seen his fair share of tabloid headlines. According to a rumor from 1999, Costner and Kelly Preston briefly had a romantic encounter while they were filming the movie For the Love of the Game.
Scandal With A Married Woman
The National Enquirer reported that Travolta was “furious” about the accusations. Preston, who at the time was wed to actor John Travolta, and Costner have not responded to the rumors. Even today, Preston and Travolta are still a happy couple. But for Costner, things would soon change.
Falling Inlove Again
Since his divorce in 1994, Kevin Costner has been on what seems to be an endless search for love. Then, he ran into Christine Baumgartner, a gorgeous, much younger model and handbag designer whom he had first met when he was training on a golf course for his role in Tin Cup several years earlier.
Falling Inlove Again
Costner didn’t know what would happen. I wasn’t ready to fall in love again when I met Christine, says Costner. If the Dances With Wolves actor would alter his behavior, only time would tell…
Not Ready To Have Kids
After his divorce from Cindy, Costner acknowledged that his love life had become chaotic. I was acting like a typical single man: “Who do I love this week, who do I love next week?” the Dances With Wolves actor said.
Not Ready To Have Kids
But everything changed when he started dating Christine. Costner, who once prided himself on being a free spirit, had at last rediscovered love. Costner and Christine had a short-lived breakup in 2002 because Costner wasn’t quite ready to commit to having children with Christine.
His Fears
Costner realized that ending things with Christine was a terrible mistake after being forced back into the single life. Costner claims, “Fear kept me from marrying Christine.” I was concerned that I wouldn’t be a good father even though [she] wanted to have a child.
His Fears
“I woke up and thought, Am I going to lose a beautiful woman who is willing to be with me to my very last breath because I am afraid to say yes to a child? four years into our relationship. All it needed was that.”
He Gave In
Eventually, Costner had a change of heart and went back to Christine. In front of 300 close friends and family members, the couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony at Costner’s estate in Aspen, Colorado, in September 2004.
He Gave In
Costner and Christine would be getting married for the second time. The Field of Dreams actor’s new wife hoped he would remain faithful, but only time would tell if he had actually changed.
Focusing On His Family
The first three years of Costner and Baumgartner’s marriage were spent enjoying an empty nest, but when their first son, Cayden, was born in May 2007, everything changed. Suddenly, it appeared as though Costner had faded from view.
Focusing On His Family
In reality, Costner was still employed, but he was devoting more time to his side endeavors, such as going on tour with his band and purchasing a centrifuge. Most importantly, Costner put his family first in order to focus on acting in big-budget movies.
Bigger Family
After the birth of Cayden in 2007, Costner and Baumgartner were blessed with the births of two more children: Hayes and Grace. In an interview in 2011, Costner talked openly about fatherhood.
Bigger Family
“The one thing I pray for in life is not to be successful but to be able to raise my children and that nothing bad happens to me in the next 20 years,” says Costner. “They’re really good children,” he continues. “And I see them making steps every day.”
Truly Committed To His Family
“I want to be the one who reveals to them live’s secrets, as well as its splendor, treachery, and other aspects.” In an interview in 2011, Costner said, “I don’t want them to learn from someone else.
Truly Committed To His Family
Baumgartner was overjoyed to witness her new husband’s dedication to his growing family. Compared to the father he had been to his previous children, it appeared as though he had truly turned over a new leaf.
A New Man
Costner acknowledged that he has “always been really close to my girls” in an interview with Good Housekeeping in 2007. He made it clear, though, that he doesn’t have a favorite. “All of my children receive a lot of love”, said Costner.
A New Man
Who would’ve imagined that the guy who once adopted a wild, single-guy Hollywood way of life would have such a gift for raising children? Nowadays, Costner would much rather boast about the accomplishments of his children than partake in the antics of his earlier years.
He’s Back In The Game
Costner soon returned to acting in 2013, having to play Jonathan Kent in Man of Steel, after taking some time to focus on his family.
He’s Back In The Game
“I won’t make a movie unless I have the ability to do it the way I want, so I hold my breath for a very long time,” said Costner. “At this point in my life, I don’t want to make a movie I don’t want to make or one that somehow gets manipulated in a way I don’t feel comfortable with.”
Fatherhood
The acting was Costner’s first true love, but he now finds fatherhood to be much more fulfilling. Costner says, “Movies are magic, and they’ve always been magic to me.
Fatherhood
“You get to play heroes in the movies, but there’s a moment in time where you’re just a father and you get to go home. I have played two roles in my life, one I get paid to do, which is the movies, and the other one is being a father, for which I’ll be rewarded my whole life.”
18 Years And Counting
The thing you’re most afraid of can sometimes end up saving your life, according to Costner. The man who once feared commitment is now happily wed to Christine, a woman who is nearly 20 years Christine’s junior.
18 Years And Counting
After 18 years of marriage, the couple has three happy children. Now, Costner enjoys being a devoted husband and father. Christine, a stunning blonde, is beyond thrilled to spend the rest of her life with her ideal partner.