Hayes Logan Costner has made a way for himself as an athlete who also made a career debut as an actor in the upcoming Horizon. More to his coming into the limelight is by being the sixth of 7 children of his father, actor Kevin Costner. The 15-year-old Hayes was born to Kevin’s second wife, Christine Baumgartner, a model and handbag designer.
From his ancestry to childhood, education, and career, journey with us through this article to find out more about the celebrity child.
Let’s Discuss a Little About Hayes’ Ancestry and Family Roots
Hayes Logan Costner may be known as an American – because of course, he is! But then, his ancestry is far from America. In fact, his paternal lineage originates from Germany. His ancestors were earlier in the Western European country before they relocated to North Carolina in the 1700s, long before his birth.
Also, from his mothers’ side, he could also have German ancestry. This assertion is based on the fact that his mother’s surname, Baumgartner has German origin and it literally means “Tree Gardener”.
Moreso, he is of English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh descent through his father.
He Was Named After a Cowboy Character
Hayes Logan Costner was born on February 12, 2009, and at his birth, his father mentioned that he was going to be named after “a cowboy character in a Western he plans to film, saying that it’s “a great Western name” says a report by The Columbus Dispatch.
The young actor cum celebrity child was born about 5 years after his parents were married. At birth, he weighed in at 8 lbs., 15 oz.
The 15-Year-Old was Born in America as a 6th Child
Hayes Logan Costner was born as the 6th child of his father, Kevin Costner, and as the 2nd of his mother, Christine Baumgartner.
He has 5 older siblings and a younger sister, Grace, who was born in 2010.
Among his older siblings are Annie, Lily, Joe, and Liam.
Annie, Lily, and Joe were born to his father Kevin, and his first wife, Cindy Silva. They were born in 1984, 1986, and 1988. Hayes’ father’s first marriage lasted from 1975 to 1994 before they divorced.
This would lead to Kevin’s affair with Bridget Rooney with whom he had a son and Hayes’ older half-brother, Liam, in 1996.
Then in 2004, Kevin and Christine became married and had Hayes Logan’s older brother Cayden
He was 13 When His Parents’ Marriage Ended
On September 25, 2004, Hayes’ parents, Kevin and Christine Baumgartner were married and had three kids from the union.
However, in May 2023, they announced that the marriage they had separated. The actual reason for the separation has not been given but according to a report by People, the couple said it was due to circumstances beyond their control.
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A Vivid Look Into Hayes Logan Costner’s Career and What He Is Up To
Hayes Logan Costner is an athlete. He started exhibiting his athletic skills early in life and by 2016, his father had already spoken about it in an interview.
He played a role as an actor in Horizon – a film that also features his father who also directed it. At the time the older Costner revealed (in November 2022) that Hayes was featured in the film, he also added that his son played the namesake of his (Kevin) own character.
Whatever the case, Horizon marks the beginning of Hayes’ acting. Although he has not been featured in any other film as of the time of this report, his father, Kevin spoke that Hayes is a natural and very good actor.
Hence, it will not be surprising if he continues with a career as a movie actor or decides to focus on athletics.
For now, it has been proven that many children tend to follow the same career paths as their parents. In this, boys prefer to follow in their father’s footsteps while girls are likely to follow what their mothers do.
