Kevin Costner’s Fortune in 2025: How Much He Made From ‘Yellowstone’
Kevin Costner’s Net Worth in 2025 and What He Earned from Yellowstone
The former Yellowstone star is sitting on a serious fortune.
Kevin Costner’s wealth has been a hot topic in recent years, especially after his high-profile divorce from Christine Baumgartner. During their legal battle, Baumgartner reportedly claimed that Costner earns around $1.53 million each month—while the family’s monthly expenses exceed $550,000. For most people, those numbers are staggering. For Costner, they barely make a dent in his financial portfolio.
In 2025, Costner is also making headlines due to a lawsuit from stuntwoman Devyn LaBella. The suit, filed in May, alleges that Costner—who directed Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2—included an unscripted rape scene without warning or an intimacy coordinator present. LaBella claims she was traumatized after being forced to participate in the unexpected and violent scene.
Costner’s legal team has denied the allegations, stating that LaBella was rehearsing a “scripted insert shot” that involved “no intimacy or anything sexual.”
With serious money potentially on the line, many are asking: How much is Kevin Costner really worth in 2025—and how did he make it?
How Kevin Costner Rose to Fame
Costner grew up in California, moving frequently due to his father’s job. In high school, he was active in sports, but it wasn’t until college at California State University, Fullerton, that he discovered a passion for acting—despite earning a B.A. in marketing.
He began taking acting classes while working as a marketing executive and credits a chance encounter with Burt Reynolds during his honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta as a pivotal moment. Inspired by Reynolds’ advice, Costner committed more seriously to acting.
After years of bit parts, including cut scenes from The Big Chill (1983), Costner finally got his big break in 1985 with Silverado, which launched his career.
Kevin Costner’s Net Worth in 2025
As of 2025, Kevin Costner’s net worth is estimated at $250 million. However, documents from his 2023 divorce case suggested his total estate was closer to $400 million at the time. This includes his earnings from film and television, real estate holdings, and various business ventures.
Costner reportedly owns at least five properties valued around $100 million, including a massive compound worth an estimated $145 million.
Business Ventures Beyond Hollywood
Costner has diversified his income outside of acting. He owns a company that developed oil and water separation technology, which was used during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup in 2010. He also invested in Autio, a travel storytelling app for road trippers.
How Much Did Kevin Costner Lose in His Divorce?
While the full details of his divorce settlement remain private, Costner reportedly paid Baumgartner a $1 million lump sum, plus $200,000 to help cover moving costs. Additionally, he pays $63,000 per month in child support for their three children.
This is still far less than what he paid his first wife, Cindy Silva. When the couple divorced in 1994 after 16 years of marriage, Silva received a reported $80 million settlement. Not surprisingly, Costner had a prenuptial agreement in place for his second marriage.
Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone Salary
Costner’s salary for Yellowstone began at $500,000 per episode when the show debuted in 2018. As the series became a hit, his earnings skyrocketed. By Season 5, he was making $1.3 million per episode.
During his 2023 divorce hearings, Costner revealed that he had agreed to appear in Seasons 5, 6, and 7 for $12 million per season, but those negotiations fell through after Paramount declined his $12 million request for Season 6.
Who Was the Richest and Highest-Paid Actor on Yellowstone?
Kevin Costner easily topped both lists. With an estimated net worth of $250 million, he was the wealthiest cast member. The second richest was Yellowstone co-creator and fellow actor Taylor Sheridan, whose net worth sits around $70 million.
Costner also held the title of highest-paid actor on the series, earning up to $1.3 million per episode by the final season he appeared in. Co-stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reportedly made $700,000 per episode during Season 5.
What Did Kevin Costner Make for Waterworld?
Costner was paid $14 million for Waterworld (1995), a film infamous for its troubled production and inflated budget. With total costs (including marketing) reaching $235 million, the film grossed $264 million worldwide, making it a flop in theaters. However, Waterworld eventually turned a profit through home video sales and rentals.
