With his iconic parts in Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard, and most recently, the popular television series Yellowstone, Kevin Costner has been a Hollywood legend for decades. However, the Oscar-winning actor has finally revealed something that shocked fans at the age of 69, and it’s not the news they were looking for.
Costner recently talked candidly about the tremendous demands of celebrity and how they affected his personal life in a sit-down interview. He talked about how Hollywood’s demands affected his family and acknowledged that he wasn’t always successful at juggling his work with his roles as a husband and father. Costner admitted, “I gave my all to my work, and occasionally the people I cared about the most had to suffer as a result.”
This sensitive confession was a shock to many admirers who had admired him as the strong, heroic character on TV. It’s uncommon to witness a celebrity of Costner’s caliber reveal so much about his personal troubles. Reactions on social media swiftly erupted, with some applauding his openness and others feeling devastated to learn of the price of his illustrious career.
One thing is certain, though: Kevin Costner’s legacy will never be compromised. Although his statement may not have been what his followers were hoping for, it did demonstrate that he is just like the rest of us, which may make him even more relatable.