To say that Kevin Costner has had a successful acting career is an understatement of his dominant 40-year-long run.
Being a loving father is undoubtedly his biggest priority something that he is seemingly giddy about.
“You’ve got to get down on the ground and play with them,” he said toPeople.
“And you teach them to be independent and the sad part about that is they become that.
I’m like any other parent: I’m trying to figure it out.”
Allow us to introduce you to Kevin Costner’s seven kids.
The two welcomed their firstborn,Annie Clayton Costner, six years later.
Her passion for films eventually led to her switching from actor to director-slash-producer.
Starring alongside her sister, Lily made her on-screen debut in 1995’s “The Baby-Sitters Club.”
Although it seemed like she would follow in her father’s footsteps, Lily eventually veered off into music.
As a singer himself, it was apparent that Kevin was enthralled by Lily’s vocal capability.
“She’s content with performing.
“It’s just not how she’s built.
She has an amazing talent.
Does she want to give it to the world?
I don’t know.”
Kevin doesn’t shy away from tapping Lily’s talents when needed.
Born on January 31, 1988, Joe, like his sister, followed a path into music.
“He’s really gifted in music,” Kevin Costner stated in an interview with the outlet.
“He’s settling in on what his journey will be … and his mission.”
Aside from its classic aesthetic, it seems Joe crafted this studio with nostalgia in mind.
“This is all meant to be fun,” he said in an interview.
“We’re all privileged to work in this industry.
It’s an extremely fulfilling job.
You just got to enjoy it.”
According toPeople, this was a result of Kevin’s ever-growing success in the acting industry.
According to close friends, their divorce was inevitable.
Despite Cindy’s persistent optimism about their situation, the two eventually decided to call it quits.
Their brief stint led to the birth of his middle child, Liam Costner.
Liam prefers to keep his life away from the public, and his father presumably adheres to that wish.
After his birth, rumors began circulating as Bridget Rooney stated that Kevin demanded a paternity test.
From the start of their relationship, Baumgartner had made it known that she wanted kids.
Kevin eventually agreed, and the two welcomed Cayden Wyatt Costner in 2007.
Kevin was seemingly worried about his role in his soon-to-be son’s life (via People).
“I won’t get to coach him in what I think it is to be a man.
I’d like to be the person that tells him about life.”
It’s not like a regular bedtime story.
It’s like: ‘What did you really do?'”
Luckily, Kevin’s fears were unfounded, as he was able to remain present in Cayden’s life.
Early on, Kevin suggested that Hayes was on his way to being an athlete.
You should come be with me,'" Kevin revealed.
In addition to spending more quality time with his father, Hayes is seemingly exceeding expectations.
Kevin stated, “He is very good.
Hayes plays the namesake character that I actually play in the movie.
He’s 13 years old and the screenplay’s been around longer than that” (via People).
According to Kevin, Grace is his little “girly girl.”
“She’s sewing and dancing,” he told “Today.”
Kevin suggested that Grace is keenly aware of his change in appearance due to his job as an actor.
(via “Today”).
As a father of seven, Kevin took on the responsibility of being a role model to his children.
For his youngest three, Kevin seems to be taking a more hands-on approach.
“I don’t want my kids to be dummies,” he stated.
“I want them to understand as much as they can about this world.”
Despite his wife opposing the idea, Kevin forced them to watch.
To his surprise, the kids weren’t as interested in history as he would have liked.
“They were so happy.”
“And then suddenly the second one comes, and you think there’s so much room for love.
There’s so much room.”
