Kevin Costner’s love life has been a blend of long-lasting marriages, private romances, and occasional Hollywood rumors. His relationships often ran parallel to his rise as one of the biggest movie stars of his era.
Cindy Silva (First Marriage)
Costner met Cindy Silva while they were both in college. They married in 1978, long before he became famous. Their relationship saw him through his early career and major breakout roles. Together they welcomed three children: Annie, Lily, and Joe. After sixteen years of marriage under growing public pressure and costner’s demanding film schedule, the couple divorced in 1994.
Bridget Rooney
Following the divorce, Costner had a relationship with Bridget Rooney, a member of the prominent Rooney family. Though the romance was relatively short-lived, they welcomed a son named Liam in 1996. The pair did not marry, but they remained connected through co-parenting.
Christine Baumgartner (Second Marriage)
Costner’s next major relationship came when he met model and handbag designer Christine Baumgartner. They became serious in the early 2000s and married in 2004 during a beautiful ceremony on his Colorado ranch. This marriage brought three more children into his family: Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. The couple were often seen as a picture-perfect match, though Costner admitted he initially feared marrying again. After nearly two decades together, Baumgartner filed for divorce in 2023, and the split was finalized in 2024.
Other High-Profile Connections and Rumors
Over the years, Costner has been casually linked to several well-known women in the entertainment world. Names like Elle Macpherson, Courteney Cox, and Carla Bruni have appeared in rumor columns. One more recent friendship with singer Jewel sparked dating speculation, though both insisted they were simply close friends.