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'Horizon' star Kevin Costner reveres 'promise in America' in action-packed film: 'Make what's out there yours'

Kevin Costner has the utmost respect and admiration for the rich history associated with the American Southwest. The Academy Award-winning actor spent decades of his life – and tens of millions of dollars, too – creating his latest theatrical masterpiece, “Horizon: An American Saga.” “There’s destiny about Horizon,” Costner said in a new trailer for the action-packed western, which makes …

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Kevin Costner admits he’s tried cocaine, claims experience was ‘kind of lucky for me’

Kevin Costner admitted he tried cocaine once, and it was “kind of lucky” he didn’t enjoy it. The 69-year-old actor opened up about his early years working in the industry and the time he was offered cocaine instead of money as a thank-you for work he was completing. While working as a stage manager at Raleigh Studios, before he landed …

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Kevin Costner 'never' thought he’d make it in Hollywood, had to see 'everything that somebody had turned down'

Kevin Coster is opening up about the early days of his career, and his struggle to break through. During a recent interview on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, Costner recalled “feeling that I was never going to make it,” when he was working as a stage manager at Raleigh Station while struggling to make it as an actor. “Once I …

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Kevin Costner brings his new 'love' to 'Horizon' set as production on third Western is underway

Kevin Costner knows the advantages of having someone you can trust while working on location for a film. The Oscar-winner, who recently revealed production had just begun for the third installment of “Horizon: An American Saga,” showed off his best on-set accomplice on Instagram Sunday. Costner shared a photo on social media of his new pet puppy, Bobby, proudly sitting …

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Kevin Costner beat out Robin Williams for iconic 'Field of Dreams' role

Kevin Costner almost lost out on the opportunity to play one of his most important roles to date. The Oscar winner recently revealed Robin Williams was also in the running to star as Ray Kinsella in the classic sports fantasy flick, “Field of Dreams.” “A good story requires a good script for it to somehow leap off the page and …

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Jewel's advice on overcoming heartbreak, hardships: 'It's what we do with the pieces’

As Jewel turned 50 years old on Thursday, she reflected on the past by focusing on ways to continue evolving as an artist, mother and partner in her new meditative music. The Grammy-nominated singer, who was romantically linked to actor Kevin Costner late last year, described ways to stay grounded amid life’s little changes. In the 10-minute experience coined “The …

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Kevin Costner says Ben Affleck, Matt Damon 'were on fire' as extras in 'Field of Dreams'

Kevin Costner has many fond memories of filming “Field of Dreams,” including crossing paths with a then-unknown Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The “Good Will Hunting” stars appeared as extras during a scene filmed at Fenway Park in Boston, the duo’s hometown. During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” this week, Costner confirmed he “absolutely” remembers the pair. “I did …

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Kevin Costner brings 5 of his kids on work trip, but they ditch him: ‘We came to France to be as a family’

Kevin Costner walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet for his new western “Horizon: An American Saga” last weekend with five special dates: his children who range in age from 13 to 40. “I wanted them to see me work. I got them tuxedos, bought them dresses,” Costner, 69, told Jimmy Kimmel this week of bringing Grace, 13, Hayes, 15, …

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‘Yellowstone’ star Kevin Costner offered to be killed off hit show: ‘I’ll do what you want to do’

Kevin Costner is always willing to give his all for a production. Costner’s latest film, “Horizon: An American Saga,” has been a project he has worked on and off to produce since 1988, ultimately putting up $38 million of his own money to get it made. “I felt time slipping,” he told GQ in its new cover story. “I thought …

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Kevin Costner's ex confirms romance with family friend as actor gets teary during 'Horizon' Cannes premiere

Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, confirmed her relationship with friend of the family, Joshua Connor. Baumgartner, 50, stepped out hand in hand with Connor near her home in Santa Barbara, Calif. Their afternoon outing marked the first time the couple showed any public displays of affection since Costner and Baumgartner finalized their divorce in February after a nine-month court battle. …

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