History of Kevin Costner in Timeline
Kevin Costner is a prominent American actor, producer, director, and musician. His career is marked by significant recognition, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, highlighting his impact and success in the entertainment industry.
5 hours ago : Kevin Costner’s 'Horizon' Streams on Prime Video, Sequel Shelved by Warner Bros.
Kevin Costner's Western film 'Horizon' will stream on Prime Video. However, Warner Bros. has shelved the release of the 'Horizon' sequel, creating uncertainty about the film's future.
1975: Started Dating Cindy Silva
In 1975, while in college, Kevin Costner started dating fellow student Cindy Silva.
1984: Birth of First Daughter
In 1984, Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva had their first daughter.
1986: Birth of Second Daughter
In 1986, Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva had their second daughter.
1990: Academy Awards for Dances With Wolves
In 1990, Kevin Costner received two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director for "Dances With Wolves".
1992: Started Supporting Democratic Politicians
Since 1992, Kevin Costner has financially supported a variety of Democratic politicians, including Al Gore and Tom Daschle.
1994: Divorce from Cindy Silva
In 1994, Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva divorced after 16 years of marriage, reportedly due to an affair during the filming of Waterworld.
1994: Commission of Bronze Sculpture
In 1994, Kevin Costner commissioned Hill City artist Peggy Detmers to create a bronze sculpture depicting a buffalo jump for the Tatanka: The Story of the Bison attraction.
1995: Contributed to Republican Phil Gramm
As late as 1995, Kevin Costner made contributions to Republican Phil Gramm.
1995: Purchase of Oil Separation Machine Company
In 1995, Kevin Costner bought a company developing oil separation machines based on a patent he purchased from the US government.
1996: Relationships with Bridget Rooney and Elle Macpherson
In 1996, following his divorce, Kevin Costner had a son with Bridget Rooney and also lived with supermodel Elle Macpherson.
June 6, 2004: Opening of Tatanka: The Story of the Bison
On June 6, 2004, Kevin Costner opened Tatanka: The Story of the Bison near Deadwood, South Dakota. The attraction features exhibits about bison and the relationship of the Plains Indians to the animals, with a bronze sculpture depicting a buffalo jump.
September 25, 2004: Marriage to Christine Baumgartner
On September 25, 2004, Kevin Costner married Christine Baumgartner at his ranch in Aspen, Colorado. They had been dating for four years.
February 25, 2007: Grand Marshal of Auto Club 500
On February 25, 2007, Kevin Costner was named ceremonial Grand Marshal of the NASCAR Cup Series' Auto Club 500 at the California Speedway.
2007: Birth of Son
In 2007, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner had a son.
November 11, 2008: Untold Truths Album Release
On November 11, 2008, Kevin Costner & Modern West released their country album "Untold Truths" on Universal South Records. The album reached No. 61 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
2008: Production of NASCAR Documentary
In 2008, Kevin Costner worked with the NASCAR Media Group and CMT Films to produce the NASCAR documentary "The Ride of Their Lives," which he also narrated. The documentary was released in December.
2008: Campaigning for Barack Obama
In 2008, in the final days before the United States presidential election, Kevin Costner campaigned for Barack Obama, visiting various places in Colorado and urging young voters to go to the polls.
2009: Birth of Second Son
In 2009, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner had their second son.
2009: Spokesman for NASCAR Day
In 2009, Kevin Costner was named the spokesman for NASCAR Day, which took place on May 15. He also performed with his band at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 16 and judged the Victory Challenge.
February 2010: Turn It On Album Release and European Tour
In February 2010, Kevin Costner and Modern West released their second album, "Turn It On", in Europe and supported it with a European tour.
May 2010: Testing of Oil Separation Machines
In late May 2010, following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, BP took six oil separation machines from Ocean Therapy Solutions, a company in which Kevin Costner had an interest, for testing.
June 16, 2010: BP Leases Oil Separation Devices
On June 16, 2010, BP entered into a lease with Ocean Therapy Solutions for 32 of their oil-water separation devices.
2010: Birth of Daughter
In 2010, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner had a daughter.
June 2012: Lawsuit Claims Rejected
In June 2012, a federal jury in Louisiana rejected claims of securities fraud and misrepresentation made by Stephen Baldwin and Spyron Contoguris against Kevin Costner and others in the multimillion-dollar oil-clean-up case. The court ordered Baldwin and Contoguris to reimburse the defendants for their costs.
July 2012: Performance at Telus World Skins Game
In July 2012, Kevin Costner and Modern West performed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the 20th annual Telus World Skins Game to support the IWK Health Centre Foundation, donating an autographed guitar.
2012: Golden Globe Award for Hatfields & McCoys
Kevin Costner received a Golden Globe Award for Hatfields & McCoys in 2012.
2015: Co-Authors The Explorer's Guild
In 2015, Kevin Costner co-authored "The Explorer's Guild: A Passage to Shambhala," a hybrid adventure novel and graphic novel, with John Baird, Stephen C. Meyer, and Rick Ross.
December 22, 2019: Endorsement of Pete Buttigieg
On December 22, 2019, Kevin Costner endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg at a rally in Indianola, Iowa.
2020: Joins HearHere App
In 2020, Kevin Costner joined Woody Sears's new audio entertainment travel app, HearHere, as a co-founder, podcast narrator, and investor. He narrates audio stories for travelers on road trips across the United States.
August 12, 2021: MLB at Field of Dreams Game Appearance
On August 12, 2021, Kevin Costner led the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox onto the field before the MLB at Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, and gave a short speech.
August 2022: Horizon: An American Saga Production Begins
In August 2022, Kevin Costner began production on "Horizon: An American Saga", a Western epic planned as a series of four films. Costner is both starring in and directing the project, initially conceived as an event television series.
November 2022: Completion of First Horizon Film
By November 2022, production of the first film in the "Horizon: An American Saga" series, which lasted at least 220 days, had been completed.
2022: Endorsement of Liz Cheney
For the 2022 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming, Kevin Costner endorsed Republican Liz Cheney for reelection.
May 2023: Production of Horizon Films Underway
By May 2023, production had begun on the subsequent films in the "Horizon: An American Saga" series.
May 2023: Christine Baumgartner Files for Divorce
In May 2023, Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce from Kevin Costner.
2023: Golden Globe Award for Yellowstone
Kevin Costner received a Golden Globe Award for "Yellowstone" in 2023.
February 20, 2024: Finalization of Divorce
On February 20, 2024, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner finalized their divorce.
June 2024: Release of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1
In June 2024, "Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1" was released. The film received mixed reviews and was a box office flop.
August 16, 2024: Chapter 2 Release Delay
Originally set for an August 16, 2024, release date, Chapter 2 of "Horizon: An American Saga" was indefinitely delayed due to poor box-office returns from Chapter 1, despite mixed reviews after its debut at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.
2024: Settlement amount Adjusted for Inflation
In 1994, Cindy Silva received a settlement of $80 million from Kevin Costner, equivalent to $153 million in 2024.
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