Kevin Costner Celebrates Thanksgiving With Most of His Seven Children
Kevin Costner treated fans to a heartwarming Thanksgiving glimpse into his blended family life.
The “Yellowstone” star, 69, pronounced his gratitude for his seven children in a sweet Instagram post on Monday. He shared a photo of himself surrounded by six of his kids on a beach.
“Hoping you guys had a wonderful Thanksgiving with the people you love most,” Costner captioned the image. “At the top of my ‘grateful for’ list are the many really, really special memories I’ve gotten to make with my kids this year.”
He added, “Here’s to a holiday season dedicated to making more.”
A Blended Family’s Thanksgiving
Costner shares sons Cayden, 17, and Hayes, 15, as well as daughter Grace, 14, with his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner. They divorced in September 2023 after 18 years of marriage.
He also shares daughters Annie, 40, and Lily, 38, and son Joe, 36, with his ex-wife Cindy Silva, from whom he was married from 1978 to 1994.
Costner has another son, Liam, 28, with ex-partner Bridget Rooney.
The rare family photo was met with warm messages of support.
“Beautiful family building treasured memories together – that is what life is about❤️🙏🏻,” one supportive commenter wrote.
Another fan added: “Thank you and to your family. Enjoy every moment, remember to take care of what you like also and that brings you happiness 🌹.”
Recent Life Updates and New Romances
Costner’s Thanksgiving post comes after a year of change and new beginnings for the actor.
In May he was seen with five of his kids at the Cannes Film Festival while promoting his Western, “Horizon: An American Saga.”
Hayes, his youngest son, made his acting début in the 2024 Western.
Meanwhile,
Costner was also linked to singer Jewel in December 2023. The pair reportedly sparked dating rumors after being spotted cozying up on a trip to the British Virgin Islands.
“He’s a great person,” Jewel, 50, told Elle in April, calling the public fascination surrounding her dating life “intense for sure.
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Baumgartner has also moved on with Josh O'Connor The handbag designer and financier were spotted together in April.
Does Kevin Costner frequently share moments of his personal life with fans on social media?
## Interview with [Guest Name], Entertainment Journalist
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re talking about Kevin Costner’s recent Thanksgiving post. [Guest Name], you’ve been following Costner’s career for a while, what’s your take on this heartwarming display?
**Guest:** Thanks for having me. Yes, this Instagram post really did tug at the heartstrings. Seeing Kevin Costner, a Hollywood icon, surrounded by six of his seven children on a beautiful beach is just a beautiful snapshot of family togetherness. It’s great to see him publicly expressing his gratitude for them.
**Interviewer:** It definitely seems like a very tight-knit family. Do you know anything more about Costner’s relationship with his children?
**Guest:** Well, Costner has been very open about the importance of family in his life. He’s been married twice and has seven children, ranging in age from their 30s down to teenage years. He’s often talked about how much joy they bring him and how important it is for him to spend time with them.
**Interviewer:** And this wasn’t the first time he’s shared glimpses into his family life on social media, right?
**Guest:** That’s right. He’s been known to post pictures and updates about his children on Instagram, giving fans a peek into his personal life. This Thanksgiving post definitely felt particularly special, perhaps adding another layer to his persona beyond the tough cowboy characters he often plays. [[1](https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/kevin-costner-shares-family-photo-reflects-making-memories-kids/story?id=116410025)]
**Interviewer:** You mentioned he plays tough cowboy characters. Does this image of him with his family change the perception of him at all?
**Guest:** Perhaps for some, seeing him this way humanizes him. It’s a reminder that even the biggest stars have deep personal lives and cherish family just like everyone else.