Kevin Costner Shares Which Iconic Role Would Be the Pickiest Coffee Drinker (Exclusive)
Picture this: a busy coffee shop filled with the clatter of cups and the hiss of espresso machines. Now imagine some of Kevin Costner’s most iconic characters stepping up to the counter. Who would leave the barista baffled with an overly complex order? According to Costner, there’s one clear winner — a no-nonsense Prohibition-era lawman with exacting tastes.
Asked which of his characters would be the most high-maintenance coffee drinker, Costner didn’t miss a beat. “Elliott Ness would definitely have the most complicated order,” he said, referencing his role in The Untouchables. “He’d want alcohol in his coffee… a hard thing to do in Prohibition times.” The thought of the famously straight-laced Ness trying to sneak a little something extra into his morning brew offers a wry, unexpected twist — and shows how deeply Costner still connects with the roles that defined his career.
That same attention to detail can be seen in Costner’s latest venture: crafting his own coffee blends in partnership with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. Like Ness, he’s exacting — but instead of dodging federal law, he’s focused on achieving the perfect flavor. “Honestly, I just settled in,” Costner says of the process. “I didn’t think I’d be able to tell with just black coffee… and I can’t describe the exact moment I knew, but it just felt right.” His goal? A coffee that tastes real — especially when it comes to his favorite blend. “With the Mocha, I wanted to make sure you never lost the actual coffee taste.”
Whether he’s channeling a fictional character’s quirks or building a brand around authenticity, Costner brings the same thoughtful precision to everything he does — including fatherhood. When asked about the wisdom he hopes to pass on to his children, he offers a grounded, meaningful message.
“I would tell my children not to hurry. Not to rush. Don’t feel like you’re falling behind just because others seem to be moving ahead,” he says. “It’s easy to get caught up in comparisons. But their journey isn’t yours — and that pressure isn’t real.” For Costner, true success isn’t just about achievement — it’s about purpose. “You can make a lot of money in America doing a job you don’t love,” he says. “But finding something you’re passionate about — something that becomes your life’s work, maybe even your hobby — that’s the kind of fulfillment I wish someone had told me to chase.”
From unforgettable screen performances to personal passions and parenting advice, Kevin Costner proves that the best things — in coffee, career, or life — are worth taking your time for.
