Kevin Costner, the acclaimed Hollywood actor, is in a legal battle with his wife Christine Baumgartner after announcing their divorce after 18 years of marriage.
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The biggest controversy that the famous actor faces is regarding the maintenance of his children. Costner is required to pay an amount of $129,000 per month.
However, his ex-wife is demanding a higher sum, arguing that it is not enough since his children grew up in a privileged environment and have “luxury in their DNA,” as it emerged at the first court hearing, which took place on Thursday, March 31 August.
Who are Kevin Costner’s children?
During his marriage to Christine, the actor had the joy of giving birth to three children: Cayden, 16 years old; Hayes, 14 years old; and Grace, 13 years old.
Costner, 68, has a total of seven children from his relationships with three different women. During his 16-year marriage to his first wife Cindy Silva, he had three children: Annie (39), Lily (36) and Joe (35), MDZ reports.
The actor later had a relationship with journalist Bridget Rooney, from whom he had his fourth child, Liam, who is currently 27 years old. There are also the three teenagers who are at the center of the legal dispute between the protagonist of “The Bodyguard” and his now ex-wife.
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The actor’s children grew up in an environment of impressive luxury. At the first court hearing they learned about some of their usual activities.
In court, they revealed that the “Yellowstone” star’s children are familiar with practicing sports such as surfing, fishing, diving and volleyball.
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Even the oldest of them, Cayden, has his own boat. According to Vanitatis, the family also has their own room where they can store a large collection of surfboards, wetsuits and paddleboards.
The same portal also refers to the impressive property in Aspen that was discussed in court.
The three brothers enjoy illuminated toboggan runs at night, music between the trees, and several canoes and lakes for fishing. According to Baumgartner’s attorney John Ridel, rent for the property is $50,000 per day.
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The lawyer also explained that the actor’s ex-wife’s current residence does not offer a “similar lifestyle” to which the children are accustomed. For this reason, Baumgartner calls for an additional amount of money to find a house that is “more than a home, an experience” so that the minors can continue to enjoy the luxuries that were part of their upbringing. (AND)