Kevin Costner Was Married to His First Wife Cindy for 16 Years! Meet the Actor’s Former Spouse
Kevin Costner attended California State University at Fullerton as an ordinary college student before he became a Hollywood legend. He met Cindy Costner (née Silva), his first wife, there and they were married for almost twenty years.
Early in the 1970s, while both of them were pursuing Bachelor’s degrees at the same Southern California university, the Yellowstone actor and Cindy first met. Cindy, like Kevin, was so excited about the prospect of becoming an actress that she spent her summer vacations performing as a princess at Disneyland.
The Academy Award winner once insisted his former wife even resembled Disney princess Snow White. “She was beautiful, she was sweet, she was smarter than me,” Kevin gushed to People in 1989. “She represented everything about women that I like.”
Following Kevin’s graduation in 1978, the college sweethearts made their love official when they tied the knot that same year. Throughout the first years of their marriage, the new husband focused on getting his Hollywood career off the ground.
Kevin made his debut in 1981’s Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. and continued acting with a few minor supporting roles in 1982’s Night Shift, 1983’s The Big Chill and more. In 1984, the lovebirds celebrated a personal milestone when they welcomed their first child, daughter Annie, that April. The pair’s second daughter, Lily, arrived two years later in August 1986.
Kevin’s acting career was barely beginning when he gained notoriety for his portrayal of Eliot Ness in 1987’s The Untouchables while juggling his new position as a father. The proud father’s career continued with the birth of their youngest son, Joe, in January 1998, with prominent roles in Bull Durham (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), The Bodyguard (1992), and A Perfect World (1993).
Even though Kevin was becoming a well-respected performer in the entertainment industry, there was difficulty in paradise when it came to his marriage to Cindy. The mother of three reportedly found it difficult to get used to her husband’s demanding work schedule. The duo made their breakup official in 1994.
“After 16 years together, we are ending our marriage,” Kevin and Cindy revealed in a statement at the time, People reported. “We have amicably resolved all issues regarding our children and financial affairs and a full marital settlement has been reached.”
Following his divorce with Cindy, Kevin shared a short relationship with actress, Bridget Rooney, whom he welcomed son Liam with in 1996. The Golden Globe recipient is also the loving father of his youngest kids, Cayden, Hayes and Grace, with his second wife, Christine Baumgartner. The couple exchanged vows in 2004.
She’s a California Native
Cindy made her arrival into the world on October 29, 1956. The brunette beauty was born and raised in California. According to reports, Cindy is of Portuguese descent.
She’s a Woman of Many Talents
While she was married to one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, Cindy is successful in her own right. According to IMDb, she’s best known for her work in 1990’s Dances with Wolves and 1998’s LiteWeight.
On top of her work as an actress, Cindy also has experience in business. During the earlier years of her marriage with Kevin, she worked in marketing for Delta Airlines.
She Has a College Education
Not only is she beautiful, but Cindy is also extremely intelligent. After receiving her high school diploma, she went on to get her Bachelor’s degree from the California State University at Fullerton.
According to People, she was a biological-science major and nominee for homecoming queen in college.
She Has a Massive Net Worth
Cindy knows a thing or two about having big bucks. Aside from earning money as an occasional actress, E News! reported she received $80 million thanks to the former couple’s divorce settlement.
She’s a Doting Mom
Kevin and Cindy may no longer be together, but they will always be extremely grateful for their two kids. Following their divorce, a close friend of the two told People that Cindy and Kevin were making Annie, Lily and Joe their No. 1 priority.
“I think their relationship as individuals will be OK,” their longtime friend John McInnes revealed. “They have a common love, their kids, who are the most important thing to both of them. I don’t think they’ll have one of those cutthroat relationships. It’s just sad because they were the perfect couple.”