Kevin Costner on His First Job, Growing Up in Compton & His Wife

Kevin talks about his recent induction into the Hall of Great Western Performers, growing up in Compton, his first job, and he shares a great video of his wife catching a fish with her bare hands.
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Kevin Costner on His First Job, Growing Up in Compton & His Wife
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[@AllenHanPR]

Met him one time with his family and recognized him in a huge crowd with his sunglasses on and he saw me, but I didn't want to expose him. He walked up to me and shook my hand and tipped his sunglasses just enough to look me in the eyes and say "Thank you for not exposing me" and shook my hand.

[@BaDMooDq8]

Which episode was that ?

[@sc666666]

he invited me to diner and a sleep over but i didn't want to impose

[@kingjae2187]

Cap

[@michelerivera3055]

I was an Executive Assistant for a utility company and worked for Mr. Costner (Kevin’s Dad). I was about 20 years old and maybe Kevin was 25. He came in to see his Dad before he was a movie star. Man, every girl in the office was speechless with mouth’s open. He was gorgeous. The sweetest guy ever and raised well by wonderful parents. His Dad was a very handsome older man (from my 20 year old perspective). He was a class act. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

[@suzieparis6821]

Looks aint everything

[@thelaurels13]

@@suzieparis6821 Judging by the way you look 😂😂😂

[@lepetitchat123]

With film stars it's more about charisma than good looks

[@AudreyMealiff]

More handsome than ever, a gentleman and still has that cheeky laugh- wonderful.

[@irened5192]

I agree...i agree. Fantastic

[@Rollwithit699]

I agree! I miss it watching him in Yellowstone; he's not a cheerful man in that show bit it's excellent.

[@michael-4k4000]

He's married

[@AudreyMealiff]

@@michael-4k4000 🤣 thanks. Says so in the title!

[@michael-4k4000]

@@AudreyMealiff actually , not anymore! My bad.

[@chrismark5099]

I just came here to hear Kevin Costner talk about Compton, did you?

[@itchyecuecu8538]

Cause he's straight outta Compton

[@this_is_jmdub]

That was long before Compton was what it is today

[@c.s.7266]

Lol!

[@jorgemejia5989]

for real

[@davidking2835]

Me to, but now I want too talk to his wife. 😘

[@cassidyrichison8066]

Such a handsome and distinguished man- he will always be a good looking man

[@1sadsexually2sadsexually54]

Captain Obvious what about them?

[@viktorcheng2061]

Dance with Wolves, The Untouchables, The Bodyguard, and Field of Dreams. Kevin Costner is a legend 👍🏻☝️🙏🏻

[@argedismun2]

Robin hood prince of thieves

[@thorham163]

My favorite one. "3000 miles to Graceland"

[@Cerph]

"Dances with Wolves" and "The Bodyguard"- opened up our cultural awareness of the humanity of man- (Native and Black Americans).

[@gzo313]

Ever see Silverado? Think that one helped him make the cowboy HOF. Check it out.

[@timothyreynolds5922]

Open range

[@monicaheredia895]

Mr. Costner is a legend, a legend that is getting better and better with age

[@aug_mali6640]

Damn, Bob Odenkirk ages like fine wine.

[@vivfoxx8809]

They have the same voice too!

[@sonchik6324]

Bruh I had some water in my mouth and your comment nearly made me choke lol

[@KharisB.A]

I've appreciated Kevin Costner's amazing talent since the old Robin Hood. It was my favourite movie growing up..

[@kevincostner6229]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE YEARS 🥰🥰

[@Nissen88]

Mine to 🤩

[@AntagonisticApathy]

He was my first celebrity crush! 🥰

[@sonofthunder5876]

I hit the like button before the interview...this is one of my favorite actors

[@MrVikingsandra]

Me too!!

[@merickful]

@Mohammed Ismail Gross. You should go.

[@MRWEDAWEST]

WHY?

[@trevruss]

Costner is the man

[@kevincostneritalianfanclub]

Trevor Pidcock - he is.

[@marcusvillamar8277]

I once met Kevin Costner at a McDonalds in the mid nineties. I asked him for an autograph but because he was with his kids he'd prefer a handshake instead. A nice guy indeed.

[@MrAshwijshenoy]

WoW. This guy is a Legend. One talk to him and you know why these guys appeal so much more to the Hollywood audience.

[@trustnogovernment2641]

He's an amazing actor

[@dorothybrasch2165]

You know that kindergarten sharing story is the best I have ever heard. Hillarious!

[@jasnazivkovic613]

30 years ago he was gentle, confused, sweet ... The man with the most beautiful smile and gestures ... Today he is confident and strong. Still - beautiful!

[@bobdylanmusic4243]

Hello thanks for watching and commenting on my KZbin channel hope you don’t stop with your love and support ❤️

[@kevincostnermodernwest1728]

Thanks for the support. It's my out most pleasure having you here, thanks for your support you have been giving me all these years, I won't be here if not for you my lovely fan. I hope you find joy and happiness in my movies? I will have to call you My Super Fan.

[@kevincostner1902]

Hello pretty 💕😍

[@Mayabee321]

Kevin Costner, what a HUNK 🤩😍🙌

[@kevincostner1784]

Hello Darren thanks for your comments and support I really do appreciate❤️

[@UserInterface00]

Who here clicked cause they read "Kevin Costner growing up in Compton?"

[@samuelmuiruri4704]

i cannot even imagine it, but there it is

[@MrVikingsandra]

Omg. I love Kevin Costner! Bring him back already!!

[@KevinCostner-live]

Thank you ❤

[@merickful]

Deserves it! Thank you Mr. Costner for sharing your talent with the world. Your films are an integral part of me and I'm sure many many others. Waterworld holds a special place in my heart.

[@boogieman323]

And postman

[@merickful]

@@boogieman323 Agreed. I think it's time for a Costner-thon. *Grabs popcorn*

[@boogieman323]

merickful Right! I think I’ll educate my GF at the same time.

[@maryellenzander1688]

Legend. His movies..Dances With Wolves, Hidden Figures, Love of the Game, Bull Durham, Man of Steel, Open Range, Field of Dreams, JFK, Rumor Has It, The Untouchables, No Way Out and I'm sure I've left some out! I went to a concert last year performed by his band, Kevin Costner and the Modern West, wonderful. He thoroughly enjoyed entertaining a live audience, he had great stories and the music was wonderful. Now we have Yellowstone..and the doc I saw on Yellowstone. He's legend, we are the same age and his birthday is a 6 days before mine. Happy Birthday soon to be to Kevin Costner.

[@kevincostner1902]

Hello pretty 💕😍

[@KevinCostner-live]

Thank you age mate ❤️ hope my respond finds you

[@ArjunKumar-rw8qd]

-"hey, you aren't Kevin Costner!" - " I was last night."

[@johnjones4426]

man, love him in better call saul

[@RebeccaKhan-fx7jf]

I could listen to his stories for hours.

[@zodsinclair8500]

@ 6:21 Kevin Costner " I took her right home, right back up to our room & ...🤠 ..." inner thoughts to wifee - ' Do that again! '😍

[@willmoore8708]

"kissed & massaged her feet for hours..."

[@marialewis6432]

Gorgeous man ... great voice, great actor, really humble and kind

[@kevincostner1784]

Hello Maria thanks for your comments and support I really do appreciate❤️

[@26DeislerFCB]

kevin costner one of the last true movie stars, i loved season 1 cant wait

[@RobertBenedikts]

I see Kevin Costner and I click faster than the speed of light!

[@bosslady7611]

His stellar performance in The Hatfields and McCoys is absolutely stunning!!! Kevin Costner is the whole package....he's smart, talented, handsome, humble, and compassionate. Man wasn't created to be perfect, but in my eyes Kevin is the exception to that rule. 😍

[@alonzobishop3671]

Things don’t get more American than Kevin Costner! 🇺🇸

[@ashcastgo171]

So handsome my childhood crush and still my crush he such a great actor

[@jontargaryen841]

Thank you for raising Superman, Yellowstone is amazing.

[@pinkandbluenetwork6181]

i’ve been in love with kevin costner since a very abnormal age ❤️

[@luzuzzell759]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣OMG, my ribs!

[@sunsea4me52]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@skyguy5763]

You could tell he understood the Eazy E reference😅ma man!✌😆

[@myownopinion6676]

Kindly explain the reference. Thanks!

[@skyguy5763]

@@myownopinion6676 what's to explain? You either get it or you don't!😞and Mr. Costner gets it!😁 (Compton + eazy e + gun) Best I could do! Good luck!😉🖒

[@redscare3266]

I'm sure he listened to eazy and nwa the way how he re acted

[@The911sierra]

Kevin, I love your sense of humor and your laugh...thank you for all the wonderful movies you've made to entertain us, now this "Yellowstone"; may it run for many more years. Congratulations on your induction into the Hall of Great Western Performers....

[@annaagon6100]

loved this talented authentic , decent gentleman for whole my life, especially his super performance in Highwaymen...still watching it on Netflix. I wish him the best for many many years to come..Love you Kevin.

[@kevincostner1784]

Hello Anna thanks for your comments and support I really do appreciate❤️

[@annaagon6100]

@@kevincostner1784 if you are really Kevin Costner, I have to say I am honored.

[@kevincostner1784]

@@annaagon6100 my pleasure having you as a fan how are you doing and where are you from?

[@Arocnation]

The real Robin Hood. The OG from Compton the POSTMAN.

[@saeedvazirian]

Eliot Ness himself.

[@mitchellplaice7673]

There only one robin hood and he's from my city Nottingham

[@mann953]

Mr Brooks.

[@starlitshadows]

"You're like Eazy E walking around Compton." 😂

[@seductive_french_kisses]

I dont think he liked that comment. He became very nervous or anxious and irritated.

[@starlitshadows]

@@seductive_french_kisses he didn't seem bothered by it at all to me. He had a good laugh at it. Looked like he may have drooled or spit when he laughed or he's one of those people that covers their mouth when they laugh.

[@gwen3010]

This man is one of my all time Favs!!!!! Great man and actor!

[@Bobbystringsfannibbles]

I love him god bless u Kevin Costner This life is but a blink You know this anyway Stay strong

[@sela562jig]

The first movie I've ever seen Kevin in was field of dreams. I was very young. Every since then I've been a fan. He's one of my favorite actors. Sucks we all have to get old. He's amazing.

[@lauba59]

A charming, intelligent man and a great actor.

[@bobdylanmusic4243]

hello thanks for subscribing and commenting on my KZbin channel hope you don't stop with your love and support

[@sc666666]

Costner “I’m For Liz Cheney.” Hard to watch

[@suzanneschott2603]

What a great actor, love him and Clint and Sam Elliott 🇺🇸

[@mimilee7406]

The bodyguard my all time favourite film ever.💖😊

[@ruodanxu3344]

That's my biggest crush Emma Watson's biggest crush.

[@arintok_11]

mimi Lee YES

[@thekingofcool2105]

You need to watch better movies

[@V0r4xiz]

So favorite that you don't know the movie's title. Bodyguard. No "The". Also one word. Yeah, you must have seen it half a time minimum!

[@anggrekbulan100]

@@V0r4xiz It is "The Bodyguard"..smh how old are you? Obnoxious.

[@connieclayton9150]

When I see Kevin Costner, I always think of "Dances with Wolves" and "Bull Durham." Of course, I loved "For Love of the Game" and "Field of Dreams" too !! Love anything Kevin is in !! Yellowstone is fabulous !! Loved the first season and now the second season is not disappointing !! Love the whole cast of Yellowstone !!

[@bobdylanmusic4243]

hello thanks for subscribing and commenting on my KZbin channel hope you don't stop with your love ♥️

[@timdouglass6491]

Becoming one of my favorite actors. I especially like the way he acted with Robert Duval in Open Range.

[@willy565]

Great actor....but great man as well. He is very involved with saving our Oceans.

[@luguy8347]

willy565 INTERESTING

[@steveconn]

Yeah, that oil-removing device he invented.

[@pamgrimm8850]

Kevin, I also grew up in Compton, graduated from Domingues in ‘64. And also like you I also graduated from Cal State Fullerton. Compton was a wonderful little town when we lived there.

[@gentleman593]

Hello Pam how are you doing today

[@kevincostnermodernwest1728]

Thanks for the support. It's my out most pleasure having you here, thanks for your support you have been giving me all these years, I won't be here if not for you my lovely fan. I hope you find joy and happiness in my movies? I will have to call you My Super Fan.

[@agalgonzalez]

Good to see him working again.

[@DimasNEXUS]

man i'm falling for this man since i was a boy. now i'm an adult and still have the same feeling. i admire him a lot 🌹

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

You are not the only one, one of the most sexiest human on the planet with his beautiful nature and talent, too perfect. He is loved!

[@Anonymous-nr4iv]

Jimmy Mcgill live

[@JCASS24]

What a legendary voice 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@maxx7743]

Kevin a class act no ego.

[@ionyiony9270]

I adore Kevin Costner, he is a great actor.💖

[@k.reichard6578]

The Postman and Open Range are easily two of the most under-rated movies

[@Joe-ms4kk]

I love kevin costner

[@glory2thehighest254]

He has such a nice personality and he is very handsome😊God bless Kevin Costner🙏🔥

[@ladyt.7030]

Hes so good looking and a great actor. Congratulations! Love the show n tell story and just love how he loves his wife. Awesome. Lol!

[@kevincostner9506]

I have come a long way to this point and right from the very beginning you my fans have been solidly behind me It’s been a landslide but we always pull through together,your love and support are amazing. Believe in your self you can always achieve your dreams I have an upcoming project and your support and love is the drive I love love love you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@scarlettg8053]

Wow Kevin Costner! Hes such a babe! Gets better looking with age. Love Love

[@pinkandbluenetwork6181]

scarlett g yessssss! ❤️

[@saraho9568]

Mohammed Ismail loser get lost and learn English.

[@saraho9568]

Mohammed Ismail no, it's really not. Your spelling sucks, too.

[@saraho9568]

Mohammed Ismail So, you're not funny either. I suggest you work on yourself.

[@scarlettg8053]

@Mohammed Ismail California is a very diverse state and not everyone that is from Compton uses slang. Check yourself, get over your racism.

[@lee-13]

He’s like fine wine gets better with age

[@DorinaRotar-dd9nh]

Kevin is a wonderful person. I love him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-ru4hc2ut8c]

He looks very good for his age 👍

[@YeahManMillionaire]

The one and only true Robin Hood and Postman. One of my all time favorites! I'm 27 years old, FYI. This man gave me an amazing childhood.

[@kevincostner6229]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT 🥰🥰

[@angermgt1]

I Love when he corrects Kimmel on the 30-30 being a rifle not a shotgun . too funny

[@teresapolson5728]

Loved ALL of the movies that I have seen you in! AWESOME...

[@teresapolson5728]

Lol, AWESOME interview!

[@kevincostner1784]

Hello Teresa thanks for your comments and support I really do appreciate❤️

[@TheRayInPV]

You never know who is from Compton

[@trevorhembrough1290]

Yeah you do. There’s this thing now called Wikipedia.

[@sekiboombeki1836]

@@trevorhembrough1290 🤦‍♀️

[@derekseven1647]

Wiki can be wrong sometimes.

[@shavannya]

A Man is on Another Level. He make me in love with Western movies.

[@L_E_L_0_U_P]

My sister met mr Costner 2 weeks ago on the shows set lol he came over and asked her if she wanted her pic with em, nice fella.

[@luguy8347]

LEL0UP WOW, that is real special of him, impressive

[@martinaarriaga7753]

Admire his work and his spirit.

[@kevincostnermodernwest1728]

Thanks for the support. It's my out most pleasure having you here, thanks for your support you have been giving me all these years, I won't be here if not for you my lovely fan. I hope you find joy and happiness in my movies? I will have to call you My Super Fan.

[@Youtubax]

Aqua Man: I’m the king of the sea. Kevin Costner: Hold my WATER WORLD.

[@Screech032]

He will always be Robin Hood in the back of my mind...

[@WillnDee93]

Tony Mondola I feel ya on this BUT back in the day I thought Christopher Lambert (Highlander) would have been better. Maybe just me.

[@jonw4595]

he seems like a genuine nice guy. i first took notice of his presence in silverado. well done sir.

[@rukhsanazaidi629]

I love him so much. Such a graceful man❤️

[@C3studios]

He was the best part of Man of Steel.

[@maiamckinney4180]

I always thought he was a good actor, but I gained enormous respect for him after he did his speech at Whitney Houston's funeral.

[@NewMessage]

From that day forward, she was known as "Stands With a Fish".

[@mlfeathers7527]

New Message Funny!

[@Raemphis]

HAHAHAHA!!

[@sharonsylvie9100]

I love this guy great actor and good person👍🏼

[@iansmith9731]

Blimey Kevin never ages !

[@robovac3557]

Ach, he does. He has aged at least 30 years in the past 30 years.

[@itsaashish]

A True Movie Star. Love You Kevin.

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

Such an amazing human being, beautiful, sexy, humble, charming, intelligent, artistic...........all round LEGEND. Love him so much.

[@kevincostner1784]

Hello Elizabeth thanks for your comments and support I really do appreciate❤️

[@LicensedBajaRealtor]

I have met this great gentleman several times and he is an awesome down to earth human being.

[@elsiemaysese]

Thank God for Kevin Costner!

[@xanithkl]

64 and still hot!

[@bmx7596]

@Captain Obvious Maybe but my dad and all his brothers are in their 70s and 60s, all of them with a full head of thick hair.

[@gunplaygaming6830]

@@bmx7596 you're Mexican ? Yes?

[@yolawolf1181]

I JUST CAME HERE TO HEAR KEVIN COSTNER AFTER WATCHING YELLOWSTONE SERIES AND... BEFORE THAT MANY MORE MOVIES WITH HIM!!! HE WAS MY MOVIE CRUSH IN the 90's . THINK HE IS STILL NOW:) !!!

[@bobdylanmusic4243]

hello thanks for subscribing and commenting on my KZbin channel hope you don't stop with your love 💞

[@yankeeladee02]

There’s only a million reasons to LOVE him😍🥰 Yellowstone is PHENOMENAL and he’s incredible as John Dutton 🤠🔥🐎🐂🐄🏔

[@baddecision45]

Never knew he was from Compton

[@thedevildancer6127]

These are never long enough, you guys should at least have a guest like Kevin on for 15 minutes instead of 5

[@THEARCHITECT801]

Agreed!

[@karenkinserlow7744]

Love this man amazing actor love all his movies &music congrats on the hall of fame

[@kevincostner1784]

Hello Karen thanks for your comments and support I really do appreciate❤️

[@2010redshift]

OMG guys look so great when they haven't had botox fillers etc. Botox makes one look much older than they really are. Kevin Costner rocks el naturale!

[@midnightrider1100]

You don't think he's had work? He's grown hair where he didn't have any twenty years ago.

[@sunnyt4493]

Looool your comment mad me chuckle 🤪

[@bluesunstar5088]

Kevin Costner's wife: *The Fish Whisperer* 🐟🐳🦈🐬

[@sandicervantes2371]

bluesun star l thought it was his daughter🤦🏻‍♀️

[@honeysuckleesq.3757]

He's still a handsome devil lol

[@BMWDRE10]

"Kevin Costner grew up in Compton"..? CLICK. Who else?

[@TheNarutoUzumaki07]

is no one going to say anything about how his wife YEETED that fish

[@commanderstarstrider7176]

I had no idea he was from compton. I wish he worked more. I love his movies. He was so huge in the the 90s. I still love Dances with Wolves I dont care what they say. And Prince of Thieves is the best Robin Hood. Field of Dreams...man great.

[@merickful]

C'mon, even Waterworld deserves some recognition!

[@commanderstarstrider7176]

@@merickful I love that one too. Underapreciated in my opinion. Very ambitious for its day and one of the last to use almost entirely practical effects for a movie of that scale.

[@kiaraeijo]

I also loved him in The Bodyguard with Whitney Houston and The Guardian with Ashton Kutcher

[@butch049]

mr costner has become one of my most liked actors .john wayne , sam elliote , are just a couple that he can stand tall with

[@johnpap804]

I remember when I first watched dances with wolves(I liked his movies before anyway it's something epic to the movies he played),I was so astonished from the scenery the direction of the movie,the camera shots,the music,the plot.

[@finalmasquerade]

LOL, gotta love Kevin 😂PS. For anyone who hasn't already, you should definitely check out Yellowstone. Underrated, imo.

[@cavesandraves5231]

This man raised Superman

[@tmzebe530]

Costner is from Compton? That’s amazing seeing how I would have guessed he would be from west Texas or Oklahoma or something around there. He seems pure country

[@briansheridan5208]

he is cool, talented and humble.

[@ice-tsbodycount4054]

This was when Compton was predominantly white, all the way to the 50's/60's. Pete Rozelle (former NFL commissioner) and Hanna of Hanna/Barbarra (Flinstones & Jetsons creator)graduated from Compton High. George H. Bush first State Department gig in Los Angeles gave him a home in the CPT.

[@luguy8347]

nathan j very informative, thanks.

[@trevorhembrough1290]

Duke Snider was also from Compton.

[@jamesallen5591]

Yep. People either don't know or the forget that neighborhoods change over time. Hell, the whole state of California was predominately white back then.

[@ice-tsbodycount4054]

@@trevorhembrough1290 oh yeah, I forgot

[@chrisjaybecker]

In the late 1940s through 1962 there was a famous Country Western radio and TV show broadcast from Long Beach Blvd in Compton called the Town Hall Party, it featured such Country legends as Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Merle Travis and dozens more.