Kevin Costner says his kids were "startled" by his emotional response to the standing ovation he received at the May 19 premiere of his upcoming Western film at the Cannes Film Festival. The Hollywood legend, 69, opened up about the experience on Dax Shepard’s , saying the ovation, which went on for roughly 11 minutes, made him tear up. “I did get emotional, actually.
My eyes filled. There’s 2500 people there in that theater,” the actor recalled. Costner was joined at the event by five of his seven children: Annie Costner, Cayden Wyatt Costner, Grace Avery Costner, Hayes Logan Costner and Lily Costner.
(The star's two other kids, Joe Costner and Liam Costner, were not present.) The two-time Oscar winner said he silently reflected on the “ups and downs” of his decades-long career as the crowd enthusiastically applauded his new movie. Having his kids by his side during that moment made the experience that much more powerful for him, he said.
“I had five of my children, two of my boys were in tuxes and my 3 little girls were all dressed up and they were watching too and they got a little startled by it,” he told Shepard. “My son had not ever seen me be that emotional,” he added. The "Dances with Wolves" star said he had no idea he would be asked to share “remarks” with the crowd.
After he pulled himself together, he expressed how much the support meant to him and his kids. “It’s a funny business, and I’m so glad I found it. There’s no place like h.
