Kevin Costner’s First Divorce: What Happened with Cindy Silva

Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva married in 1978 and divorced in 1994, after 16 years together. They said they had amicably resolved matters involving their children and finances, but neither that statement nor Costner’s later comments establish a definitive reason for the split. The frequently repeated $80 million settlement figure is an estimate, not a confirmed amount.

How Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva met

Costner and Silva met in college. A 1995 Los Angeles Times profile placed their first meeting in summer 1975, when Silva was working as Snow White at Disneyland. They married in 1978.

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When did they divorce?

Their marriage ended in 1994, 16 years after they married. The couple had three children: Annie, Lily, and Joe.

What did they say about the breakup?

A 1995 interview account reported that Costner addressed rumors circulating in the press, rejecting some specific stories and speaking warmly of Silva. It attributes this statement to him: “Through all the pain, Cindy’s been what I always thought she was — a real lady. I still have love for Cindy.” His comments do not establish a definitive cause for the divorce.

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What is known about the divorce settlement?

A statement attributed to the couple said they had “amicably resolved all issues regarding their children and financial affairs” and that “a full marital settlement has been reached.” Later coverage has described Silva’s settlement as an estimated $80 million. That figure is a reported estimate; the public statement does not specify an amount, and the reviewed reporting does not establish it with a primary settlement record.

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