Kevin Costner’s Secret Heartbreak
After a painful breakup with Christine Baumgartner last year, Kevin Costner, aged 70, is finding comfort and support in his first wife, Cindy Silva.
According to a source, Kevin and Cindy have remained good friends, and during the past few months, she’s been offering sage advice to help Kevin cope with his recent heartache caused by Christine. (DailyMail.com)
As a lifestyle enthusiast, I must say, the difficult phase we’ve been through has unexpectedly blossomed into a profound friendship. She stands by me, providing invaluable guidance, and there are times when I find solace in leaning on her wisdom.
Additionally, it strengthens their bond as a group because they share three children – Lily, Joe, and Annie – making them a close-knit family, much like the binding force in their platonic relationship.
Frequently, they gather during their children’s birthdays, enabling them to enjoy high-quality shared moments. The atmosphere is always warm and cordial, as reported by the source.
Several years ago Kevin expressed he ‘still has love for Cindy’ as he called her a ‘real lady.’
In 1975, the two individuals crossed paths as they were studying at California State University – Fullerton. They got married in 1978, but in November 1994, Cindy decided to end their 16-year union by filing for divorce.
Ultimately, in 1994, Silva received approximately $80 million as part of their divorce settlement, at a time when she was already 68 years old.
Cindy, who once graced red carpets alongside Kevin and starred in his hit movie “Dances With Wolves,” has moved away from the limelight and now resides peacefully in Santa Barbara, California with her long-term business partner husband, Larry Ameen.
Larry served as an executive within the denim fashion sector, working with renowned labels like Jordache Jeans and Pepe Jeans. Subsequently, he ascended to the position of CEO at Dogwood Investments Inc.
She also goes by the name Cindy Antonucci-Ameen.
After his breakup with Christine, it appears that Kevin has been connected romantically to Jewel, Sharon Stone, and Jennifer Lopez, yet no concrete proof of such relationships has surfaced.
Approximately two years following his separation from Cindy, Costner welcomed a child named Liam into the world, who was born to Bridget Rooney, an heiress related to the ownership of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and also an aunt to the actresses Rooney and Kate Mara.
That affair is rumored to have cost the actor $7 million.
In an interview with the Seattle Times, the actor who played The Bodyguard admitted that he bore some accountability for the breakdown of his marriage to Cindy, though he declined to elaborate on the specifics.
Coincidentally, a number of things occurred all at once. It pained me to see how my marital breakdown affected others, as I myself acknowledge that the failure of my marriage was a result of my own actions.
He was also linked to Playboy model Angie Everheart and the daughter of casino magnate Steve Wynn.
In simpler terms, the actor from Dances With Wolves expressed that the dissolution of his marriage was incredibly challenging for him and his family, and the breakdown itself only added to the difficulty, causing pain rather than alleviating it.
Kevin Costner shared that he continues to hold affection for his first wife, stating, “For the record, despite all the hardships, Cindy has always embodied the grace and elegance I admired in her from the start. My feelings for Cindy remain unchanged.
The article mentions that Costner was about to start filming the romantic comedy Tin Cup when he met his second wife, Baumgartner, who was at that time only 21, on the set of that movie.
Silva aided Costner during his difficult acting years, even working temporary jobs such as playing Snow White at Disneyland.
We’ve peacefully come to an agreement on all child-related matters and financial concerns, resulting in a complete resolution of our marital issues.
1994 saw a statement from the couple, expressing their wish to handle a difficult, more painful chapter in their personal lives privately, giving them the respect and dignity they deserve during this period.
During an interview with Parade Magazine in 2012, Costner was queried about the key to a strong marriage.
Perhaps it’s about expressing an apology. It might seem quite basic, but if you can tell someone that you love them, shouldn’t you also be able to apologize? You should do so, even when you believe you are in the right, as the actor from The Untouchables pointed out.
1996 saw Kevin and Christine cross paths for the first time, an encounter that transpired during Costner’s filming of the movie Tin Cup. It was then, as The Bodyguard star confessed, that he wasn’t emotionally prepared to embark on a new romantic relationship.
They married in 2004 in Aspen, Colorado.
The lengthy courtship was due to Costner’s hesitation about having more children. His doubtfulness on this matter caused them to separate temporarily before getting engaged.
In my heart, the specter of fear held me back from uniting with Christine, for she yearned for a child, yet I was apprehensive about whether I could measure up as a capable and nurturing parent.
He shared with Closer Weekly in 2018 that one moment, upon waking up, he pondered, ‘Will I lose a loving woman who wants to stay with me until the end because I’m hesitant about having a child?’ He added, ‘That fear turned out to be what ultimately gave me the strength to move forward.’
In the unprecedented year of 2020, I found myself reflecting on my own relationships, much like Kevin Costner did. During the challenging times brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, I too witnessed a remarkable strengthening in my partnership. As I shared with People magazine, ‘The pandemic has brought into sharp relief what we each bring to our relationship and how we navigate our family dynamics.’
2022 saw Radar Online publishing a report stating that Costner’s wife had issued him an ultimatum. According to this report, she requested that he leave his popular series Yellowstone because he was frequently away from home for long periods due to the show.
According to a source, the show has become so incredibly popular that its producers are eager for it to continue indefinitely. However, Baumgartner has made it clear that he wants a definitive agreement that this will be his final season, or else he may have no choice but to continue.
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