“Kevin Costner Celebrates Family at Horizon Cannes Premiere with Five of His Seven Children”
Kevin Costner’s Family Life: A Glimpse at His Seven Children as “Horizon” Premieres at Cannes 2024
Kevin Costner’s much-anticipated film Horizon: An American Saga premiered at Cannes 2024, and the actor was joined on the red carpet by five of his seven children. At 69, Costner takes on the role of cowboy Hayes Ellison in this star-studded film, which also features Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jamie Campbell Bower, Danny Huston, Jena Malone, and Luke Wilson.
Not only did Costner star in the film, but he also wrote and directed it. The premiere was met with an enthusiastic 10-minute standing ovation. A special highlight was his son Hayes, making his acting debut alongside his father as Sienna’s character’s son.
As we look ahead to the film’s release on June 28, let’s explore Kevin Costner’s family life, his relationships, and how some of his children are following in his footsteps in the entertainment industry.
Who Are Kevin Costner’s Children?
Kevin Costner has seven children, some of whom have ventured into acting. His eldest daughter, Annie, 40, was born in 1984 to Costner’s first wife, Cindy Silva. Annie made her acting debut in her father’s Oscar-winning film Dances With Wolves and has appeared in The Baby-Sitters Club, The Postman, and Lazy Teenage Superheroes. She founded the production company Sound Off Films in 2014, producing documentaries like The Pittsburgh Drug Trials.
Costner and Silva welcomed their second daughter, Lily, 37, three years later. Like her sister, Lily has acted, appearing in The Postman and The Baby-Sitters Club. Additionally, she is the lead singer for Costner’s band, Kevin Costner and Modern West, and has contributed to soundtracks for several of his films.
Their third child, Joe, 36, was born in 1988 and also appeared in The Postman and later in Tin Cup alongside his father. However, Joe prefers to stay behind the camera as an audio engineer and production sound mixer.
After his split from Silva, Costner had a brief relationship with Bridget Rooney, resulting in the birth of their son Liam, 26, in 1996. Liam tends to keep a low profile and reportedly works in real estate.
In 2004, Costner married Christine Baumgartner, with whom he welcomed three children: Cayden Wyatt, 17, Hayes Logan, 15, and Grace Avery, 13. Costner and Baumgartner announced their split in 2023, finalizing their divorce after a tumultuous process.
Hayes, who stars alongside his father in Horizon, marks his acting debut, a decision Costner defended at the Cannes press conference. “I don’t automatically give parts to my children because I know how coveted this is,” he explained. “There are young people who would do anything to have a part in a movie. I want those kids to emerge.” He admitted that he cast Hayes partly to keep his family close while working.
Reflecting on fatherhood later in life, Costner expressed concerns about his ability to parent his younger children as he ages. “I hope I have as much energy for Cayden as I had for my first,” he said, sharing his desire to guide his children through life’s lessons.
With a blend of talent and family dynamics, Kevin Costner’s family continues to make headlines, both on and off the screen.
