Cynthia Silva, born October 29, 1956, better known as Cindy Costner, is a renowned American model, actress, and social activist. She gained notoriety from her past union with renowned actor Kevin Costner. Cindy only has a few cinematic appearances to her credit as an actor, with Dances with Wolves being the most well-known.
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Full Name: | Cynthia Silva |
Date of Birth: | October 29, 1956 |
Place of Birth: | California, United States |
State of Origin: | California |
Nationality: | American |
Occupation: | Actress, Model & Activist |
Net Worth: | $1.5 million |
Husband/Spouse: | Kevin Costner (div) |
Early Life and Education
Cindy Costner was born on October 29, 1956, in California, the United States. Her parents are Louis Silva and Patricia Joan Antonucci.
Before enrolling in college, Cindy Silva attended a private high school where she grew up alongside her sister, Cathy Silva.
She eventually began studying biological science at California State University, Fullerton.
Career
Cindy Costner became remarkably interested in the performing arts when she was pursuing her high school education.
She occasionally participated in theatrical productions that her school organized. She was cast as Cinderella and Snow White in the Disneyland shows soon after she received her degree from college.
She worked for Disneyland for a brief period before landing a position as a marketing representative for the renowned Delta Airlines.
She is a social activist who works full-time. She spends a lot of her time promoting the rights of women and children and speaks out against all forms of exploitation.
When Cindy got her first film role in 1990, her brief stint in marketing came to an end. She was listed as a member of the Dances with Wolves cast.
The film is a reimagining of the same-named Michael Blake book.
Cindy Costner Net Worth
Cindy Costner is a top American actress, model, and social activist with a net worth of $1.5 million.
Personal Life
Cindy Costner first met Kevin Costner in 1976 while both of them were Cal State Fullerton undergraduates. They rapidly grew close, and later they began dating.
Kevin accompanied Cindy on their first date to see Funny Girl in 1968, and he later presented her to his parents.
Following a roughly two-year relationship, the two got married on February 11th, 1978. Kevin is a well-known actor who has been in Mr. Brooks, Draft Day, Let Him Go, and 3 Days to Kill, among other movies and TV episodes.
16 years into their marriage, Cindy and Kevin made the decision to separate, and 16 years into that, they filed for divorce.
Cindy charged her ex-husband with adultery throughout the divorce procedures. This came after claims that he had been having extramarital affairs while married to Cindy. Her share of the divorce settlement was $50 million.