Kevin Costner’s first marriage, to Cindy Silva, reportedly fell apart amidst rumors of an affair. Costner and Silva were college sweethearts, having met at California State University, Fullerton. They got married in 1978 and had three children together: Anne, Lily, and Joe.
The rumors of an affair circulated around Costner and his “Dances with Wolves” co-star, Bridget Rooney. Rooney was the niece of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney. While Costner never publicly admitted to having an affair with Rooney, the rumors persisted and added strain to his marriage with Cindy Silva.
In 1994, after sixteen years of marriage, Costner and Silva filed for divorce. The divorce was finalized in 1994, with Cindy Silva receiving a significant settlement, reported to be around $80 million. This was one of the most expensive celebrity divorce settlements at the time.
While the exact reasons for their divorce were not explicitly stated, it’s widely believed that the rumors of Costner’s affair played a significant role. Kevin Costner went on to marry his second wife, Christine Baumgartner, in 2004, with whom he has three children.
