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Kevin Costner’s net worth is estimated at $100 million in 2026, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The figure has dropped from the $250 million many sites still repeat, mainly because of the money he put into his Horizon movies.
Who Is Kevin Costner?
Kevin Costner was born on January 18, 1955, in Lynwood, California, and is 71 years old. He became a star in the late 1980s with The Untouchables, Bull Durham and Field of Dreams, and by the early 1990s he was one of the biggest names in Hollywood.
How Much Is Kevin Costner Worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth lists his net worth at $100 million, updated in June 2026. Net worth figures are estimates built from public information, so they can differ between sources.
Older articles often say $250 million. During his 2023 divorce, his then-wife Christine Baumgartner claimed in court filings that he could be worth up to $400 million. That claim leaned heavily on the value of his real estate, and it was one side’s argument, not a confirmed number.
How Kevin Costner Made His Money
Film stardom. In the early 1990s, Forbes reported that he earned about $59 million in 1991, $21 million in 1992 and $48 million in 1993, thanks to hits like Dances with Wolves, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and The Bodyguard.
Directing and producing. Dances with Wolves (1990) won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Costner.
Yellowstone. Before season five, he signed a deal worth about $1.2 million per episode. He left the show in 2024, and his character was written out.
Real estate. He owns a 160-acre estate near Aspen, Colorado, which he rents out, and an oceanfront compound in Carpinteria, California. During the divorce, the Carpinteria property was alleged to be worth about $145 million.
Business ventures. He opened a bison attraction called Tatanka near Deadwood, South Dakota, and also invested in a casino there.
Why His Net Worth Fell: The Horizon Gamble
Costner spent years trying to get Horizon: An American Saga made. He told GQ in 2024 that he personally invested about $38 million, using his Carpinteria land as collateral. Horizon: Chapter 1 earned only about $39 million worldwide, and the release of Chapter 2 has been delayed indefinitely.
Kevin Costner’s Biggest Movie Paychecks
- Dragonfly: about $15 million
- Thirteen Days: about $15 million
- Waterworld: about $14 million base salary, plus a share of the gross
- JFK: about $7 million
- Dances with Wolves: about $3 million
- Bull Durham: about $1.5 million
Personal Life and Divorce
Costner married Cindy Silva in 1978, and they have three children. After their divorce in 1994, he had a son with Bridget Rooney. In 2004 he married Christine Baumgartner, and they have three children together. She filed for divorce in May 2023, and he was ordered to pay about $63,000 per month in child support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kevin Costner’s net worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $100 million as of June 2026. Other sources have given higher figures, and his ex-wife’s filing claimed up to $400 million.
How much did Kevin Costner earn from Yellowstone?
He was reported to earn about $1.2 million per episode in season five.
Why did Kevin Costner’s net worth drop?
Mostly because he personally funded about $38 million of his Horizon project, and the first film earned less than it cost.
How old is Kevin Costner?
He was born on January 18, 1955, so he is 71.
Where does Kevin Costner live?
He owns property in Aspen, Colorado, and Carpinteria, California.
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Source for figures: Celebrity Net Worth (updated June 2026). Estimates may change.