To say that Kevin Costner has had quite the life is an understatement. After enduring a difficult divorce at the time that he was shooting to fame, the Dances With Wolves star has spent many years looking for the one. Rumor has it that the actor employed a trial and error method when it comes to romance. After going through several ups and downs in his personal life, has the actor finally found that special someone?
His First Love
Kevin Costner first met Cindy Silva when they were both attending college at the California State University at Fullerton. “She was beautiful, she was sweet, she was smarter than me. She represented everything about women that I like,” the actor explained back in 1989. The couple decided to walk down the aisle in 1978. The two were happily married for several years and they even welcomed three kids into the family: Annie, Lily, and Joe. Sadly, their relationship would not remain this blissful for a very long time.
His First Love
Savoring The Single Life
During the 90’s, Costner spent most of his time as a single man who dated one girl after the other. It did not long before he earned a reputation for being an A-list ladies’ man. However, it seems like the Hollywood star has since changed. Did he finally find a woman to spend the rest of his life with?
Savoring The Single Life
A One-Woman Man
The actor’s spontaneous and wild lifestyle has made him the personal favorite subject of the rumor mill and various tabloids. Kevin Costner was never one to shy away when it comes to talking about his wrongdoings, though he has decided to keep mum about various aspects of his private life. It might be hard to believe, but Costner was actually a one-woman kind of guy back in college and his first marriage was to his college sweetheart. However, it seems like things changed when he skyrocketed to success. Attaining celebrity status comes with a lot of temptations, after all.
A One-Woman Man
Calling It Quits
After Costner and Silva worked together on the hit film Dances With Wolves, the rumor mill began suggesting that he had not been a faithful husband. Cindy and Kevin tried hard to make their relationship work, though they ultimately decided on getting a divorce. In 1994, the two made the announcement by releasing this statement: “After 16 years together, we are ending our marriage. We have amicably resolved all issues regarding our children and financial affairs and a full marital settlement has been reached.”
Calling It Quits
A Lone Wolf
A lot of their fans were surprised to hear that the marriage was ending, though it seems like the news did not come as a shock to their friends and coworkers. “I have a big thirst. A big taste for things…. I hate the fact that I’ve lived by somebody else’s rules and I’ve somehow missed out on something,” Costner explained in a 1987 interview. In retrospect, perhaps the Dances With Wolves star had been hinting at the reason behind the divorce.
A Lone Wolf
A Taste Of What Was To Come
It is definitely true what they say – fame comes at a price. Before they let the public in on the divorce, Costner spoke with the Daily News. He said, “The temptations are pretty strong—and there’s a hungry world out there waiting for you to fall. So you can’t even dabble without paying a huge price. I try to conduct my life with a certain amount of dignity and discretion—but marriage is a hard, hard gig.” Do you think he had any idea how much more difficult his love life would become?
A Taste Of What Was To Come
A Secret Scandal
After the divorce proceedings, Costner briefly went out with Bridget Rooney. She is best known for being a part of the family that operates and owns the NFL team, the Pittsburg Steelers. You might have also seen her in the 2011 horror flick Zombie or Not Zombie. The relationship was believed to have spanned from 1995 to 1996, though this remains unverified. It seems like Costner would have liked to keep quiet about this fling, though a scandal eventually surfaced and forced him to change his plans.
A Secret Scandal
Bridget’s Secret Revealed
Bridget Rooney gave birth to Liam Costner in 1996. He is the fourth child of the actor, though rumor has it that Kevin and Liam have always had a rather difficult relationship together. Apparently, Costner only started recognizing that the child was his after Rooney told him to take a paternity test for proof. Once the paternity results were sent to the actor, he created a trust fund for Liam. A reliable source informed People that Kevin paid Liam visits “occasionally but not on a regular basis”.
Bridget’s Secret Revealed
Extra-Marital Rumors
It was never verified, though Costner was reportedly in an extra-marital relationship with the actress Halle Berry in 1989. Remember, he was still the husband of Candy Silva at this point. Around this time, Halle Berry was just starting out in the entertainment industry, having starred in all 12 episodes the show Living Dolls. Neither party has spoken about the rumors, though the two stars remain good friends at the present. They have even been spotted together on various occasions.
Extra-Marital Rumors
Something In Common
A year after the rumored love affair between the two, the Field of Dreams actor made tabloid headlines yet again for after he got involved with another celebrity. This time, he was allegedly seeing the actress Michelle Pfeiffer. She became a household name after playing the character Elvira Hancock in the 1983 gangster movie Scarface. Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer have something else in common as well – both actresses played the comic book character Catwoman at different points in their career!
Something In Common
A Piece Of The Pie
There was yet another lady who has admitted to going out with Kevin Costner. We are talking about none other than the beauty queen, actress, and model Bobbie Jean Brown. She is perhaps most famous for starring in the music video of the hit song “Cherry Pie” by Warrant. She let everyone in on the details of her relationship with Costner when she released her memoir “Dirty Rocker Boys : Love and Lust On The Sunset Strip”.
A Piece Of The Pie
Kiss And Tell
Bobbie Jean Brown was not the only person to have told everyone about the intimate details regarding a quiet relationship with the actor. Peggy Trentini followed suit when she wrote her memoir “Once Upon A Star: Celebrity Kiss and Tell Stories”. She experienced success as both an actress and a model back in the 80’s and the 90’s. After she came out with her book, Trentini left the industry and focused on a real estate career.
Kiss And Tell
Aphrodite Draws Him In
In 1993, a year before the divorce between Cindy Silva and Kevin Costner was finalized, the actor allegedly had an affair with another actress. This time, his name linked to Mia Sorvino, who later became known for her critically-acclaimed performance in the 1995 Woody Allen rom-com movie, Mighty Aphrodite. She was still a pretty unknown face with only a few acting credits under her belt during the time that they were believed to have gotten together.
Aphrodite Draws Him In
On The Rebound
Are you familiar with the actress and model Holly Sampson? If not, then maybe you know her by her other monikers: Andrea Michaels, Zoe, and Nicolette Foster. According to her, she briefly dated Kevin Costner back in 1994. This was the same year that he got a divorce. She first guest starred in TV programs like My Two Dads, Beauty and the Beast, Matlock, and The Wonder Years. Later, she went into the adult movies industry and appeared in projects like Thrills, Bedtime Stories, and Lady Chatterley’s Stories.
On The Rebound
Courting A Supermodel
Did you know that Costner was also linked to the supermodel Naomi Campbell back in the mid-90’s? We’re sure you already know her, though it wouldn’t hurt to elaborate. The English model kicked off her career at only 15 years old and she later made a name for herself in the fashion industry. She was once engaged to the musician Adam Clayton of U2 fame as well as to the Formula One racer Flavio Briatore. Recently, however, the rumor mills say that Campbell is in a relationship with the Maltese multimillionaire Louis C. Camilleri.
Courting A Supermodel
He Had No Alibi
Yet another person in show business who was involved with Kevin Costner is the screenwriter and actress Karin Reznack. She is perhaps best known for working on the projects Her Alibi and Clara’s Heart back in the 1980s. After her rumored relationship with the actor, Reznack went on to wed the popular director John Byrum during the late 90’s. It is true that neither Costner nor Reznack ever confirmed the relationship, though it seems highly possible when you consider Costner’s romantic past.
He Had No Alibi
Defending An Ex
In 2006, Costner landed himself in hot water when he received allegations of lewd behavior when he got a massage at a luxury hotel back in 2004. Birgit Cunningham, one of his exes, publicly expressed her support for him. This was what her statement read: “Kevin is very romantic and tender, he would never do anything so vulgar… He really is Mr. Perfect, squeaky clean, if a little naive when it comes to realizing the effect he has on girls.”
Defending An Ex
Spotted With Angie
In 1995, Kevin Costner was photographed with a former actress and model who has graced many Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues as well as a 2000 issue of Playboy. Any guesses? That’s right, he was spotted getting dinner with none other than Angie Everhart! There had been rumors about reconciliation with Cindy going around just before Costner was caught cuddling with the redhead. Not long after this alleged romance, Everhart got married to the comedian, singer-songwriter, and actor Ashley Hamilton.
Spotted With Angie
A Fling With Monica
Kevin Costner had the opportunity to star in a film project with Courteney Cox. They worked together on the 2001 thriller, 3000 Miles to Graceland. Six years before the film was released, the actor and actress were already making headlines for a different reason altogether. Apparently, Costner went out with the Friends actress all the way back in 1995! It is also interesting to learn that Cox went on to marry David Arquette in 1999 – he was yet another alumnus of the film 3000 Miles to Graceland.
A Fling With Monica
He Dated The First American Supermodel
It seems like 1995 was a very busy year when it comes to Kevin Costner and his love life. In August of the same year, the Field of Dreams actor reportedly had a fling with Cheryl Tiegs. She was an American model and fashion designer who was even hailed “the first American supermodel”. She launched a collection named “Cheryl Tiegs Sportswear” in that very year. However, we daresay that she will always be associated with her numerous appearances on the front pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and TIME.
He Dated The First American Supermodel
Rifken Jr. Roughs Him Up
Another bizarre urban legend also claims that Costner almost broke Cal Ripken Jr.’s record of consecutive games streak when he got romantically involved with the baseball player’s wife while he was a guest in their home! The story goes that Costner, who played baseball players in numerous projects, became good friends with the Hall-of-Famer. However, he was allegedly caught in the act and then subsequently beaten up by Ripken Jr.! The Iron Man was said to be so upset about the whole thing that his team, the Baltimore Orioles, canceled their upcoming game over an “electrical failure”.
Rifken Jr. Roughs Him Up
He Couldn’t Escape The Spotlight
Can you believe that there was another romance left for the actor in 1995? He was seen going around town with Joan Lunden, the American author, television host, and journalist. Older readers might recognize her as the co-host of the ABC program Good Morning America from 1980 to 1997. However, the relationship ended when the media attention became too much for them to handle. Back then, Costner was promoting the adventure flick Waterworld so you can understand why the members of the press wanted to hear about the details of his personal life.
He Couldn’t Escape The Spotlight
Putting The Charm On
Apparently, Costner went all out during their very first date. “He got this yacht and we sailed around New York Harbor and had dinner,” Lunden narrated. ”It was quite romantic and quite beautiful. When he first walked on the boat and smiled at me… and said, ‘Boy, I’ve waited so long to meet you,’ I almost fell over.” It seemed like things were going great – so why did they call it quits? “I think Kevin and I would have dated longer had it not been for the unbelievable press focus on us,” Lunden explained.
Putting The Charm On
The Spark Of Hope
When 1996 rolled it, Costner looked like he was ready to ditch the single life and finally get into a serious relationship again. That was the year he started going out with Elle Macpherson. You might know her as an Australian television host, model, actress, and businesswoman. Their relationship moved quickly and they started living together only a few months into it. “I feel I have met my equal with this beautiful, talented, funny and lovely person,” he once expressed. Sadly, the couple went their own ways before they even celebrated their first anniversary.
The Spark Of Hope
Rebound Round Two
After Costner and Macpherson split up, he was then linked to the Italian-French musician and model Carla Bruni. She was one of the first supermodels in the world so do not be surprised to hear that she has dated men like Donald Trump, Eric Clapton, and Mick Jagger! While Costner was showing interest in settling down and getting into a serious relationship, it would appear that the adage ‘old habits die hard’ was accurate for the actor…
Rebound Round Two
Keeping It Low Key
In 1997, Kevin Costner finished working on two hit films. He even received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his portrayal of the titular character in the 1996 sports drama Tin Cup and received a Saturn Award nomination for his performance in the 1997 sci-fi film The Postman. He also met the former Miss America and news anchor Tawny Little in the same year. They had a low-key relationship that went on until 1998. Little was previously linked to other high-profile men like Burt Reynolds and Ron Silver.
Keeping It Low-Key
An A-List Scandal
At this point in the article, we are sure you have come to the conclusion that Kevin Costner was in the tabloid headlines a lot! In 1999, there was a rumor that claims he engaged in a quick romantic affair with Kelly Preston when the two of them were shooting the sports drama For The Love Of The Game. The National Enquirer claimed that John Travolta, the husband of Preston, had been “furious” when he heard the allegations. Neither Preston nor Costner ever addressed what the grapevine had been saying. At the present, Travolta and Preston remain happily married. On the other hand, things soon changed for Costner.
An A-List Scandal
The One?
It seemed like Kevin Costner had been looking far and wide for his true love ever since the divorce in 1994. He later met Christine Baumgartner, a beautiful model and fashion designer who was many years his junior. The two crossed paths a few years ago when Costner was trying out his golf skills in preparation for Tin Cup. Costner did not know at the time that she would be someone important to him. He even went so far as to say, “When I met Christine, I wasn’t prepared to be in love again. However, the Dances With Wolves star simply did not know what fate had in store for him at the time.
The One?
Going Through A Rough Patch
Costner is not the type of person to deny that his love life was a mess after he and Cindy got a divorce. “I was like the classic single guy — who do I love this week, who next week?” the Dances With Wolves actor explained. When he started going out with Christine, things went in the opposite direction. At long last, it seemed like the free-spirited man was finally ready to settle down a second time. Sadly, Costner was not ready to have kids with his beau at the time and the two briefly broke up in 2002.
Going Through A Rough Patch
He Was Afraid
When he went back to being a single man, Costner realized that it was a mistake to end things with Christine. “Fear kept me from marrying Christine,” Costner elaborated. “[She] wanted a child, but I was afraid I couldn’t be an effective father.” After four years together, the actor explained, “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?’ That’s all it took.”
He Was Afraid
Taking The Plunge
Costner later came to his senses and came back to Christine. They finally became man and wife in September 2004 when they exchanged vows in a ceremony that took place at the Costner estate in Aspen, Colorado. The wedding was attended by 300 friends and loved ones. It was Costner’s second marriage and Christine’s first. His new wife was positive that he would remain faithful and we are glad she was hopeful about everything despite his past.
Taking The Plunge
A Father Once Again
For the first few years of the union between Costner and Baumgartner, the couple enjoyed a house all to themselves. However, things changed in May 2007 when they were blessed with their first son. All of a sudden, Costner laid low and kept away from the limelight. He was still busy with work, though he was also doing projects on the side. He went on tour with his band and invested in a centrifuge at this time. Of course, he decided to take it easy with his career in order to focus on his family.
A Father Once Again
A Full House
After Cayden’s birth back in 2007, Costner and Baumgartner had two more children together. Hayes was born in 2009 and Grace was born in 2010. Costner talked about his life as a father to young children in 2011. He said, “…They’re really good children and I see them making steps every day, and the one thing I pray for in life is not success but being able to raise my children and that nothing happens to me in the next 20 years.”
A Full House
Turning Over A New Leaf
“I want it to be me who tells them about the secrets, the beauty, the treachery and everything that is in life. I don’t want them to learn from someone else,” Costner explained in a 2011 interview. His wife, meanwhile, was excited to see the actor so committed to raising their little children. It really did appear like Costner was prepared to turn over a new leaf. This is especially true when you consider the stark contrasted it provided to his relationship with his older children.
Turning Over A New Leaf
A Changed Man
In 2007, Costner was interviewed by Good Housekeeping and he mentioned that he has actually “always been really close to my girls”. However, he was quick to clarify that this does not mean he plays favorites among his children. “All of my kids are showered with love,” he added. It’s pretty difficult to imagine how Hollywood’s resident single guy would turn into such a loving father, isn’t it? Regardless, that was what happened. Nowadays, it seems like Kevin Costner prefers talking about his kids’ accomplishments rather than discuss his own past.
A Changed Man
Back On The Big Screen
After he took it easy with work and focused on his family, Costner went back to acting. In 2013, the actor actually played Jonathan Kent in the DC movie Man of Steel. “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. 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,” he said.
Back On The Big Screen
“Rewarded My Whole Life”
Kevin Costner’s first true love might have been acting, though he has mentioned that he finds fatherhood a more fulfilling task. “Movies are magic, and they’ve always been magic to me,” the star lamented, “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.”
“Rewarded My Whole Life”
Happily Ever After
“Sometimes you learn the thing you’re most afraid of will save your life,” Costner said. Can you believe that he was, at some point, so frightened of commitment? It’s a great thing he overcame this fear and he is now married to Christine, someone 20 years his junior. They have been together for 18 years, and they have three kids between them. It seems that Costner now enjoys playing the roles of a doting husband and father. Christine, meanwhile, appears to be completely happy to spend the rest of her life with her soulmate!
Happily Ever After