Summary
- Kevin Costner and his son Hayes are very close.
- Costner prioritizes his children's well-being, ensuring shared custody during his divorce.
- Hayes Costner's role in his father's Horizon film series raises questions about nepotism in Hollywood.
After decades of success in Hollywood, Kevin Costner accumulated an extremely loyal fan following because he has played so many beloved characters. Many of those fans want to know everything about Costner, including what he hated about filming Yellowstone.
Some of Costner's fans are also interested in the actor's personal life following his divorce from his second wife, Christine Baumgartner. One example of that is the fact that fans want to know what Kevin Costner's relationship with his son, Hayes Costner, is like following the divorce.
This article will reveal what is known about Kevin Costner and Hayes Costner's relationship in April 2024. Then, the article will look at whether Hayes Costner is the definition of a nepo baby because of his famous father.
Kevin Costner And Hayes Costner Almost Certainly Have A Great Relationship
After Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner got married in September 2004, the former couple went on to have three children together. Then Baumgartner filed for divorce in 2023 and the former couple had a bitter divorce battle for several months.
When Costner and Baumgartner were still battling in court, the world got a view into how dedicated he was as a father. After all, even as Costner fought with his ex-wife over child support and other issues, he seemed to recognize that his kids were what mattered.
Throughout his divorce proceedings, Costner made sure that he and Baumgartner shared custody of their children. Not only that, in the middle of the stress his divorce must have created for him and his kids, Costner took his children Grace, Hayes, and Cayden on vacation.
Costner also made statements in public that made it clear that his priority was what was best for his kids. Instead of complaining about his ex-wife in public, Costner maintained how important it was that his children like Hayes remained close with their mom.
Who are Kevin Costner's children, according to People?
| Child's Name | Child's Mom: | Child's Birthday: |
|---|---|---|
| Annie Costner | Cindy Silva | April 15, 1984 |
| Lily Costner | Cindy Silva | August 4, 1986 |
| Joe Costner | Cindy Silva | January 31, 1988 |
| Liam Costner | Bridget Rooney | November 1996 |
| Cayden Costner | Christine Baumgartner | May 6, 2007 |
| Hayes Costner | Christine Baumgartner | February 12, 2009 |
| Grace Costner | Christine Baumgartner | June 2, 2010 |
As a part of People's article about Costner taking his children on vacation, they quoted his legal team's statement about how the actor viewed shared custody. "The children are teenagers and may come and go between his home and Christine's home once she finds a new residence."
On another occasion in September 2023, after the divorce judge sided with Costner, he spoke to Fox News Digital. Instead of doing a victory lap, Costner spoke about there being no winners, praised his ex-wife's parenting, and pledged to find the best way to share custody with her.
"She's an incredible mom. We will figure it out and we'll share. We just got to kind of convalesce right now."
In addition to Costner making several statements about his ex-wife's relationship with their kids, there are several indications that he is close with his son, Hayes Costner. After all, Kevin Costner and Hayes Costner have been spotted enjoying each other's company several times after the divorce.
Based on the times that Kevin Costner and Hayes Costner have been photographed together in 2023 and 2024, they value spending quality time together.
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In September 2023, the paparazzi captured photos of Kevin Costner and Hayes Costner as they went to a restaurant for breakfast. The father and son duo went out and enjoyed their meal alone which would have been a good way to connect.
One of the most amazing parts of the duo's meal out is how they traveled. The father and son arrived at the restaurant in the actor's limited-edition BMW Z8 Alpina Roadster which Page Six reported was worth approximately $300,000.
In January 2024, the paparazzi captured photos of Kevin Costner and Hayes Costner on another outing together. The father and son's outing at that time seemed to say a lot more about how devoted Kevin Costner is to his son Hayes Costner.
In 2022, Kevin Costner spoke to People about what kind of father he is. The famed actor told that outlet that when he isn't busy with his acting career, he devotes his life to his children, their interests, and their lives. "When I'm not making a movie, I'm living and on the freeway with my wife, getting the kids to their stuff or I'm waiting for them to come out of a party. I'm just twiddling my thumbs."
In January 2024, Kevin Costner spent a day watching Hayes Costner compete in the 43th Annual Rincon Classic surfing contest in Santa Barbara. Supporting your child's interests is exactly the kind of thing that devoted and loving parents do.
Hayes Costner May Be The Definition Of A Nepo Baby
In April 2024, Kevin Costner spoke to Entertainment Tonight about how his son, Hayes Costner, having a role in his Horizon film series. During the conversation, Kevin Costner revealed something that seemed to indicate that his son is the definition of a nepo baby.
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The conversation around nepo babies in Hollywood began because people noticed how many famous actors have gotten a step-up because of their parents. The complaint many observers have about there being so many nepo babies is that it is unfair to actors without those kinds of connections.
Based on what Kevin Costner told ET, Hayes Costner is a perfect example of a celebrity's child who had a huge opportunity handed to them.
When ET interviewed Kevin Costner, the outlet asked him if Hayes Costner had to audition for his Horizon role. In response, Kevin Costner revealed that Hayes didn't have to fight to get the role at all. While revealing that, Kevin Costner even admitted that lots of actors would have wanted his son's role in the movie and would have fought to get it.
"No, listen. I don't give great parts away. I understand that there's young actors out [there] that would kill for these parts. And so mine have to respect the profession. But in certain instances, this was something I thought he could handle. I wanted him close and so I did it. So we're locked together in a film forever."
Considering that Kevin Costner clearly loves Hayes Costner, it is easy to understand why he would want to do something with his son and give him an opportunity. Still, a celebrity's son getting a highly sought-after role without even having to try is why many people have complained about nepo babies.
