Kevin Costner Reportedly Reconnecting With Surprising Ex Following Divorce
Kevin Costner Reconnects With Ex-Wife Cindy Silva Amid Life Changes Post-Divorce
Kevin Costner appears to be rekindling a close bond with his first wife, Cindy Silva, as he adjusts to life following his high-profile split from Christine Baumgartner.
Longtime followers of Costner’s personal life will recall that before his contentious divorce from Baumgartner, the actor went through another highly publicized breakup—his 1994 divorce from college sweetheart Cindy Silva. While that chapter of his life was marked by legal drama and headlines, sources say the two have grown significantly closer in recent months.
“Kevin and Cindy have remained close over the years, and lately, she’s been a strong emotional support for him,” a source shared. “She’s wise and grounded, and he’s leaned on her a lot during this time. Their painful past has actually led to a meaningful friendship.”
Costner and Silva first met while attending California State University and were married from 1978 to 1994. They share three adult children—Lily, Joe, and Annie—who, according to the source, have helped keep their parents connected.
“They often come together for family events, like their kids’ birthdays, and it’s always respectful and warm,” the insider added. “Kevin has even said before that he still has love for Cindy and sees her as a truly gracious woman.”
Their divorce, however, was once one of Hollywood’s most expensive, with Costner reportedly paying Silva $80 million due to the absence of a prenuptial agreement. At the time, reports suggested Silva was uncomfortable with Costner’s rising heartthrob image, which may have contributed to their split.
Following their divorce, Costner had a son with socialite Bridget Rooney in 1996 and began dating Baumgartner in 1999. The couple married in 2004 and had three children together. Baumgartner filed for divorce in May 2023, setting off a prolonged legal battle that was finally resolved later that year.
Now, as Costner turns the page, it seems he’s found a surprising yet comforting presence in someone who once knew him best—his first wife.
