The first wife of Hollywood actor Kevin Costner, Cindy Silva, was spotted out in California shopping for groceries. It has been 30 years since her divorce from the actor when she stepped away from the spotlight to focus on her family. Her latest sighting also comes while Costner is in the middle of a rocky divorce from his second wife, Christine Baumgartner.
Silva made her way into Gelston’s Market over the weekend, casually dressed in black leggings, Birkenstock sandals, and a denim top. Daily Mail published an array of photos showing the fully gray-haired 66-year-old strolling along in the grocery store’s parking lot while pushing her shopping cart. Later on in the day, Silva was seen dropping off a man at the airport.
Cindy Silva and Kevin Costner at the 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, 1991. | Source: Getty Images
The former married couple met while attending California State University in Fullerton in 1975. Three years after courting, the pair wed and welcomed two daughters: Annie and Lily Costner, and a son, Joe Costner, over the course of their 16-year-long marriage. Since their marriage ended, Silva has been living a quiet life away from the limelight of Hollywood.
Joe, Annie, and Kevin Costner at the “Mr. Brooks” special screening in 2007. | Source: Getty Images
Both Annie and Lily are proud to have a mother like Silva in their lives. On their Instagram accounts, a plethora of heartwarming pictures and dedications to Silva can be seen. One adorable post made by Lily featured a nostalgic photograph of her and her mom channeling goofy expressions. In her caption, Lily describes Silva as the most beautiful mom in the world.
On Silva’s birthday, her eldest, Annie, posted an extensive birthday message in which she praised the incredible mother, grandmother, and overall woman her mom is. In her message, she also went on about how much Silva’s grandkids absolutely love spending time with her and how excited they get whenever she visits them.
When it comes to her family, Silva is the true definition of a matriarch. From babysitting to family outings and vacations, Silva is seen as an attentive and loving grandmother and mother in every photo in which she and her grandkids are seen.
Silva’s own social media handle on Facebook is also expressive of her dedication to her family, with her profile picture showcasing a lovely family photo including herself, her partner, and one of her grandchildren. Silva’s children and grandchildren also adore her current partner, a man named Larry, who her daughters even refer to as their stepfather. He joined their family when Annie was just 15 years old.
“As long as I live, I’ll be grateful to the infinite universe that I was able to do this motherhood journey with you by my side.”
Silva filed for divorce from Costner in 1994 amid numerous reports alleging that Costner had cheated on her. According to a source, “The BodyGuard” star had been involved in an affair with a well-known hula dancer named Michele Amaral during the filming of his movie “Waterworld” on location in Hawaii.
Allegedly, the two met at the Mauna Lani Hotel, where married mother Amaral was reportedly seen sneaking out of Costner’s villa, which cost $4,500 a day. Costner’s first wife was apparently informed about the affair by a source working on the “Waterworld” set, who was fired later. Costner denied the affair allegations when asked about it in an interview:
“This woman has done nothing wrong and yet has had to share the harsh light of celebrity with me. I feel embarrassed, and I don’t think there’s one thing I can do to make her life better. This woman has a name, and to make her a thing is the worst part of all, [and] it’s wrong for her and her husband.”
Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner, and Cindy Silva at the premiere of “The Bodyguard” in Hollywood, 1992. | Source: Getty Images
Costner admitted that he fell in love with Silva because of who she was. While they were together, Silva was extremely supportive of his career and aspirations, but apparently, she could not handle his schedule becoming incredibly demanding as the years passed.
Silva has been living her best life as a doting mom and grandmother while Costner is facing another tumultuous divorce.
Cindy Silva and Kevin Costner at the 1st Annual Movie Awards in California, 1991. | Source: Getty Images
“After 16 years together, we are ending our marriage. We have amicably resolved all issues regarding our children and financial affairs, and a full marital settlement has been reached.”
Lily, Kevin, and Joe Costner and Cindy Silva at the Moscow Circus opening in 1990. | Source: Getty Images
Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva Share Three Children Together
The three children that the ex-couple share are all grown up now, with children of their own. Their eldest daughter, Annie, 39, was born in Los Angeles on April 15, 1984. As a young girl, she followed in her father’s footsteps and appeared alongside him in “Dances With Wolves.” She went on to feature in “Lazy Teenage Superheroes,” “The Baby-Sitters Club,” and “The Postman” before she pursued producing.
Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva with their kids at the Moscow Circus opening in 1990. | Source: Getty Images
Silva and Costner’s second daughter, Lily, 36, was born on August 4, 1986. The 36-year-old also featured alongside her dad and sister in “The Postman” and “The Baby-Sitters Club.”
Like her dad, Lily is a talented musician who has worked with Costner and his band on a few songs. While chatting with Huff Post, Costner revealed:
“Lily is an amazing singer and songwriter. She can be a really huge star if that’s what she wanted… She’s seen the quality of life that we’ve had, and sometimes the idea of stardom, I think, is a mystery to her.”
He now works as a production sound mixer and an audio engineer. Costner disclosed the following about his son in 2014:
“He’s settling in on what his journey will be… and his mission. I think the best indication of Joe is that he’s a solid person, and his friends are really solid.”
