Kevin Costner’s first wife, Cindy Silva, was plunged into the spotlight due to how their 1994 divorce played out. Leading up to the couple’s separation, Silva had a budding acting career, but the attention she got in the 90s was primarily associated with her and Costner’s divorce. The most notable detail from the couple’s split was the hefty divorce settlement she parted with in the wake of it all.
Decades after their infamous divorce case, Kevin Costner found himself in the throes of a second contentious divorce with his former spouse, Christine Baumgartner, but what became of Cindy Silva in all those years? Here’s a look through Silva’s life after she and Costner went their separate ways.
Inside Cindy Silva’s Life After Her Divorce From Kevin Costner
Hollywood star Kevin Costner and his first wife, Cindy Silva, started their love life as college sweethearts at California State University. In 1978, the pair tied the knot, and it was also when Costner kick-started his acting career. Silva and her then-husband shared the dream of becoming movie stars, but Costner’s career appeared to blossom way before hers. Despite making his big break and mingling with equally talented stars, the Waterworld actor did not lose sight of admiring the woman he married.
Once, speaking to People in 1989, Kevin Costner gushed over Cindy Silva, describing her as beautiful, sweet, and “smarter than me.” Through the 1980s, Costner tried establishing his place in the acting world with supporting roles. He started experiencing career breakthroughs in the 90s with significant roles in movies like The Bodyguard and Field of Dreams. As of 2023, Costner was the wealthiest cast member of the hit series Yellowstone.
However, while Costner’s career soared, his marriage experienced a decline. The star actor was away often, affecting the couple’s quality time together. Per Closer Weekly, there were also infidelity rumors suggesting that the Hidden Figures actor cheated when he went to film 1995’s Waterworld. Cindy Silva filed for divorce in 1994, and the settlement was concluded in the same year. A joint statement from the couple read:
“After 16 years, 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.”
The actress was awarded a whopping $80 million in settlement. According to Forbes, Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva’s divorce remains one of the most expensive divorces in Hollywood. Notably, when Silva and Costner ended their marriage, they were not bound by a prenuptial arrangement. This probably explains how the settlement was quite substantial. This is in contrast to the actor’s second marriage. Costner and Christine Baumgartner signed a prenup stating the divorce terms.
After their divorce was finalized, Silva appeared to withdraw from the public eye significantly. Per LA Times, one year later, the former Delta Airlines employee oversaw the construction of her Newport Beach restaurant, Twin Palms. At the time, Cindy Silva proudly spoke about the establishment and her role as the manager. Per Tuko, Silva spent a substantial amount of her net worth setting up the Fashion Island restaurant and investing in charity.
Cindy Silva starred in 1998’s Liteweight, four years after their legal separation. Her only other acting credit is recorded in the 1990 adventure movie Dances with the Wolves, which also starred Kevin Costner. Since her divorce from Costner, Silva’s primary focus has been centered on her family. She is also quite invested in social activism. The ex-wife of Costner is dedicated to promoting women’s rights and actively raising funds for non-profit organizations.
Did Cindy Silva Remarry After Divorcing Kevin Costner?
Unlike Kevin Costner, whose love life continued to play out in the public eye, Cindy Silva chose an ultra-private life. Although not much is known about how she lives her personal life, the actress did get married again. Since 2004, Silva has been married to Larry Ameen, a business executive. This was also the same year Costner tied the knot with Christine Baumgartner. On Instagram, Silva runs a private account, and her account name is written as Cindy Antonucci-Ameen.
According to Ned Hardy, Ameen worked as an executive in the textile industry for brands like Pepe Jeans and Jordache Jeans. He would later become the CEO of Dogwood Investments. Annie Costner, one of Cindy Silva’s children with Kevin Cosnter, once opened up about her mom’s second husband. Annie revealed on social media that Ameen came into their lives in 1999 when she was 15.
It is safe to say that the restaurateur has been living on her own terms with her second husband. As reported by Dailymail, Kevin Costner’s ex-wife was spotted out and about in California in July 2023. Cindy Silva was seen shopping for groceries while looking relaxed in a casual outfit. Later that same day, Silva was seen dropping off a man, presumably her husband, at the airport.
It is unclear if Cindy Silva and Larry Ameen have any children together. However, she and Kevin Costner were parents to three children before their marriage ended. The former couple’s children, Lily, Joe, and Annie, are all grown and have channeled their father’s successful career in the movie industry. Annie is Costner and Silva’s oldest child, whose first acting credit was in Dances with the Wolves alongside her parents.
Annie Costner’s other movie credits include The Postman, The Baby-Sitters Club, and Lazy Teenage Superheroes. She has since switched to producing and co-founded Sound Off Films. Lily appeared with Annie in The Postman and The Baby-Sitters Club. She is also a singer and songwriter. Joe Costner appeared with their father in 1996’s Tin Cup. As an adult, Joe transitioned to working behind the scenes as an audio engineer and production sound mixer.
Joe, Annie, and Lily have other siblings from their dads’ relationships and second marriage. After a brief affair, Kevin Costner welcomed a fourth child, Liam, with actress Bridget Rooney in 1996. His three youngest children, Hayes, Cayden, and Grace, are from his dissolved marriage to Christine Baumgartner.