Kevin Costner is a well-known actor and director who has been a massive force in the industry for decades; he’s also been around the personal block twice. From his marriages to Cindy Silva and Christine Baumgartner, we get a glimpse of their love lives, families as well as careers.
Meeting Cindy Silva in College
Costner met Cindy Silva in 1975 when she was at California State University at Fullerton. The two grew closer and were married in 1978. Silva, smart and stunningly attractive in those days, was working part-time at Disneyland while they were in college. Costner had previously said that she embodied all he liked about women.
Family Life with Cindy Silva
The pair went on to have three children together: daughters Annie in 1984 and Lily in 1986, followed by son Joe in 1988. Silva accompanied Costner to many of the events as his career took off spending time supporting him in his burgeoning acting career during their 16 years together.
Challenges Leading to Divorce
Hollywood’s pressures pulled apart Costner and his wife as his career took off. Reports of infidelity compounded tension while the film “Waterworld” was in production. They announced their divorce in 1994, with Silva awarded $80 million, making it one of the most expensive divorces in Hollywood history.
Cindy Silva’s Life Post-Divorce
Silva went quiet following the divorce, raising their children in the public eye. Her business career started with a restaurant in Newport Beach. She married businessman Larry Ameen in 2004 and still lives a largely private life, occasionally appearing in the public eye.
Meeting Christine Baumgartner
On a golf course prepping for the 1996 film “Tin Cup,” Costner met model and handbag designer Christine Baumgartner. They met again in 1998 and became romantically involved. They briefly called it quits, thanks to Costner’s hesitancy at having more kids, but eventually got back together.
Married to Christine Baumgartner
Costner and Baumgartner exchanged vows in 2004 on his ranch in Aspen, Colorado. The ceremony wasn’t without a few fun quirks, with Costner making his entrance in a horse-drawn carriage and Baumgartner rolling up in a classic green pickup truck. Their marriage provided Costner with a grounding and evenness as he juggled his career and family.
Expanding the Family
The couple shares welcoming three children together: sons Cayden in 2007 and Hayes in 2009, and daughter Grace born in 2010. Costner also repeatedly declared joy in being a dad, but while he made time for family whenever possible, he was nevertheless a busy man.
Christine’s Career and Interests
Baumgartner went on to create a fashion line, producing handbags named Cat Bag Couture. With designs available for purchase in boutiques, she fused both style and purpose. Her entrepreneurial spirit balanced out Costner’s creative pursuits.
Challenges in the Marriage
The couple was deeply connected but still had struggles. His busy work schedule, specifically with projects like “Yellowstone” and “Horizon,” kept him away for long periods. These separations, according to reports, led to marital turbulence.
Divorce Proceedings
Baumgartner, who married Costner in 2004, filed for divorce in May of this year after citing “irreconcilable differences” from the relationship. Baumgartner had disputed a number of issues during the split, including child support and property– even seeking hefty monthly payments. They came to an amicable resolution by September 2023.
Kevin Costner’s Reflections
It’s a “crushing moment,” Costner called it, but he has his children to think of now, he said. While conceding it was emotionally taxing, he remained resolute in moving forward and creating a good atmosphere for his family.
Current Lives of Cindy Silva and Christine Baumgartner
Silva is still living a relatively low-profile life and has only stepped out in public now and then. Since the divorce, Baumgartner has been spotted out with friends and pursuing her interests. Both women put their role as mothers, looking over their kids before their well-being.
