Cindy Silva, the first wife of Kevin Costner, has not been in the public eye since their divorce. Kevin’s private life is still making news, with reports of his new relationship and his recent divorce.

Cindy, on the other hand, has accepted her natural aging and openly flaunted her silver hair and understated, sophisticated way of living.

The well-known actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner has been married twice. Kevin’s connections,

both personal and professional, have been scrutinized by the public; he is currently said to be dating a musician who is nominated for a Grammy.

Cindy Silva, Kevin’s first wife, on the other hand, has chosen to live a calm, private life away from the attention that comes with being a star. With her second husband and their grandchildren, she has found contentment.

Kevin and Cindy were married in 1978 and divorced in 1994. They had been together for 16 years. The “Hidden Figures” star opened all about their romance during their marriage. He talked candidly about his first encounter with Cindy in 1989, describing her as a lovely, intelligent, and attractive woman.

He said, “She embodied everything I enjoy about women. All I could think was how proud I was that this girl would ask me out. My goal was to present my parents.”

Regretfully, Cindy and Kevin’s union ended in divorce. During their marriage, the ex-couples were blessed with three children: Annie, Lily, and Joe.

Actress Annie tied the knot with Dr. Danny Cox in 2016. Joe and Lily are actors as well. In addition, on November 15, 1996, Kevin welcomed Liam Costner into the world alongside his ex-girlfriend Bridget Rooney.

Following their breakup, Kevin and Cindy released a statement saying, “After 16 years together, we are ending our marriage.” All of the concerns pertaining to our children and financial matters have been amicably settled.There has been a complete settlement of the marriage.”

Friends and sources reported that Cindy Silva was initially excited about Kevin’s Hollywood aspirations at the beginning of their marriage, before word of their breakup leaked out.

Kevin was a stage manager during the early years of their marriage, and Cindy worked in marketing for Delta Airlines. But when the actor’s career took off and his schedule got busier, things got complicated.

A friend of Cindy and Kevin’s after their divorce predicted that they would get along because they have children together, which is what matters most to them both. Their shared love would bind them together as well.

They won’t be in one of those ruthless relationships, in my opinion. They were the ideal couple, so it’s simply awful,” the close friend continued. The separation of the ex-couples allegedly led to a settlement of $80 million.

Hayes, Cayden Wyatt, Grace, Kevin, Annie, and Joe Costner attend the premiere of “Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1” in Westwood, California, on June 24, 2024. | Source: Getty Images

The dissolution of his first marriage rocked the “Postman” star’s faith. “Marriage ends because no one wants it to, but it did. Your children, the ones you love the most, will only be in your life for half as long. That’s a significant loss,” he said.

Kevin also talked about the alleged affair he had with Cindy while they were still married. While filming “Waterworld” in Hawaii, he allegedly had an affair with Michele Amaral, a well-known hula dancer.

When Michele first met Kevin at the Mauna Lani hotel, she was already married and a mother of two. Shortly after their encounter, she was spotted slinking out of Kevin’s $4,500-a-day property, according to media sources.

Cindy was supposedly informed of the romance by a “Waterworld” employee who was later dismissed. Additionally, reports claimed that Kevin had cheated on Cindy while they were married. During one interview, Kevin denied their supposed affair and that Michele had done nothing wrong.

He was sorry that because of her relationship with him, Michele had to put up with the harsh scrutiny of the famous lifestyle. He acknowledged that he was humiliated by the situation and that there was nothing he could do to help her.

“The worst thing of all is to turn this woman—who has a name—into a thing. It’s not right for her and her spouse,” Kevin continued, standing up for Michele. Furthermore, he denied ever having spoken to Michele over the phone.

Even though Kevin strenuously refuted the accusations of an affair, he accepted accountability for his marriage’s breakdown. He admitted that the circumstances that led to his divorce occurred concurrently. The actor acknowledged that some individuals were affected by his marriage ending.stating, “And the marriage was my own failure.”

The rumors of the affair were terrible for Cindy and their children because they did nothing except cause harm to the people Kevin Costner cared about. “The collapse of my marriage was the hardest thing of all for me,” he said.

Kevin then admitted that Cindy had continually proven to be the true lady he had always thought her to be, in spite of all the challenges. He acknowledged that he still loved her.

On September 25, 2004, Kevin tied the knot with Christine Baumgartner, his second wife, ten years after divorcing Cindy. This marriage also ended when Christine filed for divorce from Kevin in May 2023, citing April 11 as the date of separation.

She stated that there were irreconcilable disagreements as her grounds for filing for divorce. Declaring that the two had a prenuptial agreement in place, Kevin filed filings in response.

Cayden, Hayes, and Grace, Christine and Kevin’s three children, are to have joint custody. The pair fought in court in front of the public as they attempted to come to a consensus on matters such as child support payments.

After filing for a dissolution of marriage four and a half months earlier, in September 2023, Christine and Kevin eventually came to a divorce settlement. According to a source, Kevin was happy to have the issue resolved and was excited to share co-parenting their kids with Christine Baumgartner.

Kevin is currently co-parenting his two ex-wives. When the actor’s collage of himself with his ex-wives was posted online recently, AmoMama users were quick to compare the two in the comments section.

The message read, “It’s hard to pick the more attractive one: Kevin Costner’s first wife or his second wife..” Among the thoughts expressed by AmoMama readers was this one: “Cindy was prettier…went to the HS my husband taught at…”

One more reader agreed, saying, “First wife!!” A reader of AmoMama further proclaimed, “First wife, very pretty.” One reader said, “The first one is beautiful,” that’s all. Some readers of AmoMama thought that Cindy was a far more attractive wife than Christine.

The actor appears to be seeing another particular woman in his life, despite AmoMama readers drawing comparisons between Kevin’s first and second wives. After the divorce was finalized, news surfaced in December 2023 that Kevin had immediately moved on and reconnected with singer Jewel.

Images of Jewel and Kevin in a hug appeared on the internet, with Kevin holding Jewel’s waist while she talked into a microphone.

At Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, they were spotted together on a boat. Jewel launched the Inspiring Children Foundation, and Kevin and the singer took part in a tennis fundraiser for it. The actor was a guest at the function.

According to sources, Kevin and Jewel took separate flights to and from the island. An insider revealed,”Clearly, something was happening. They were both flirtatious, and they seemed to simply light up together.”

Jewel afterwards uploaded a number of images and videos to Instagram from this trip. She included a lengthy comment with the photo, in which she thanked Kevin for helping the children in her organization.

The allegations that the two were dating were stoked by this post and the images that were circulated online. But the “Yellowstone” actor said lately in a podcast that he and Jewel are just platonic.

He flatly denied that he was in a romantic relationship with Jewel. The performer revealed, “We’ve never gone out. Because our friendship is what makes her unique, I don’t want these rumors to destroy it. To me, she is unique. She is attractive enough for a date.”

Kevin added that in contrast to the reported discussions, He and Jewel weren’t traveling alone in a private jet. To get to and from the island for the charity event, he, Jewel, Emma Watson, and seven other people boarded the same plane.

In order to prevent the media from destroying his friendship with Jewel, Kevin addressed the dating allegations. Despite calling Jewel “beautiful” and “smart,” the actor acknowledged that they have never been in a relationship.

Kevin disclosed that he was single at the moment. After their divorce, Cindy’s romantic life has not been as well-known as her ex-husband’s. She left the spotlight when they split up and now leads a quiet life.

She was seen doing errands at Gelson’s Market in California in 2023. Wearing a button-down denim top, black leggings, and Birkenstock sandals, she looked put together.

Cindy’s physical demeanor demonstrated his acceptance of aging naturally.She wore thick-brimmed glasses and haphazardly groomed her shoulder-length silver hair.

The mother of three was seen packing groceries into the trunk of her car after wheeling a sizable cart full of supplies, including a bouquet of flowers. She was later observed leaving a man at the airport.

Cindy has also moved on from her past. She and Larry Ameen are wed. Annie Costner, Cindy’s daughter, posted a lovely photo of Larry cuddling with one of his grandchildren. When Larry entered her life at the age of fifteen, she thanked him for giving her happiness, love, and support.

Annie went on, “You are a real life angel.” She emphasized Larry’s empathy and inquisitiveness about people, qualities she values much.

“You are the best partner I could have imagined for my mum.”Happy birthday, my friend. No one can compare to you. I love you forever ❤️,” Annie wrote.

Cindy shared a sweet photo of herself and Larry in 2018 that demonstrated their love. She held one of her grandchildren in the photo. Cindy had a big smile on her face and Larry was standing next to her with a sweet smile.

Now that she is not in the spotlight of Hollywood, Cindy is content to spend time with her spouse and gorgeous grandchildren. She’s adopted a calmer way of living.