Kevin Costner Celebrates Milestone 70th Birthday with Throwback Photo from His Childhood: 'If You Can Believe It, This Is Me'

Mar. 15, 2025

Kevin Costner as a child, Kevin Costner in June 2024.Photo:Kevin Costner/Instagram; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Kevin Costner/Instagram; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Happy birthday,Kevin Costner!

“Thank you guys for the birthday wishes,” Costner began his caption, alongside a black and white image of himself decked out in cowboy gear as a child.

“If you can believe it, this is me. I was chasing the cowboy life just about as soon as I could walk, and here I am doing it still,” he continued.Costner added: “Here’s to another year of keeping our sights set on our dreams.”

Kevin Costner as a child.Kevin Costner/Instagram

Kevin Costner/Instagram

A source close to Costner recently told PEOPLE ahead of his birthday that the star is “in a good place and having fun with his family and friends.”

The insider added that Costner is not currently dating, however. “He is not seriously involved with anyone and not necessarily looking for anything more than that right now,” they said.

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In June 2024, as Costner confirmedhis departure fromYellowstone’sseason 5B, he also celebrated directing, writing and starring in the Western epicHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1.

The film premiered at the 77th annualCannes Film Festivalon May 19, when it received a 10-minute standing ovation.

Kevin Costner on November 11, 2024 in New York City.Slaven Vlasic/Getty/SiriusXM

Slaven Vlasic/Getty/SiriusXM

Shortly after the festival premiere, Costnerspoke with PEOPLEabout how his storied career led to the creation of the project.

“What I can say is I’ve had an amazing life. I’ve been bruised, but I’ve had an amazing life and I’m grateful for that,” he said. “I’ve had an incredibly unusual, and for the most part, beautiful life.”

Annie Costner, Hayes Logan Costner, Kevin Costner, Cayden Wyatt Costner, Grace Avery Costner and Lily Costner depart the Horizon: An American Saga Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

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He also credited his family for their unwavering support along the way, stating thathis seven childrenare the “anchor” of his life. Costner is a dad to daughtersAnnie, 40, Lily, 38, andGrace, 14, plus sons Joe, 36, Liam, 28,Cayden, 17, andHayes, 15.

“They know that I have this chosen work, but honestly, I’m really clear about where my responsibility absolutely lies at the end of the day,” he said.

“They’re like shooting stars,” Costner added. “My life is driving up and down the freeway just trying to get the children where they think they need to be… but that’s part of the job.”

source: people.com