Kevin Costner’s fans gush over ‘simply adorable’ childhood photo he shared on 70th birthday

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: There's something special about revisiting childhood memories, especially when they belong to your favorite celebrity. On his 70th birthday, Kevin Costner gave fans a rare treat by sharing an adorable throwback photo from his childhood. 

Captured long before his acting career took off, the nostalgic snapshot has quickly gone viral, leaving his fans in absolute awe. Alongside the heartfelt reactions, countless birthday wishes have poured in on the comment section of the 'Yellowstone' star's post.

Kevin Costner shares childhood photo to mark 70th birthday

As Kevin Costner celebrated his birthday on Saturday, January 18, 'The Bodyguard' actor treated fans to a glimpse of his childhood.

In the black and white photo shared on Instagram, Costner can be seen dressed in cowboy attire, complete with a hat and holster, while beaming a smile at the camera.

The post began with a message of gratitude for all the birthday wishes: "Thank you guys for the birthday wishes."

He added a playful note, "If you can believe it, this is me," before sharing a bit of background on the photo: "I was chasing the cowboy life just about as soon as I could walk, and here I am doing it still."

The post concluded with an inspiring message: "Here’s to another year of keeping our sights set on our dreams."

The 'Dances with Wolves' star’s country rock band, Modern West, joined in on the fun, commenting on the photo, "Cowboy from day one," while fans flooded the comment section with warm wishes. 

The band also posted a separate tribute to Costner on their official Instagram, sharing a video of him singing and playing guitar. Accompanying the video, they wrote, "Birthday champagne is in order for @kevincostner! 🥂 God decided to dole out a few extra heaps of talent on January 18th 1955. We’re lucky you share that talent with us and with the world!" 

The video’s comment section was filled with messages from fans celebrating the actor’s achievements and wishing him even more success in the future.

In addition, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, with whom Kevin Costner has partnered, joined in the birthday celebrations. They posted, "Celebrating @KevinCostner today (and everyday!) — not just for his iconic roles, but for his passion, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality in every coffee blend. Cheers to another rich and unforgettable year. Happy Birthday, Kevin! 🌄"

Kevin Costner's fans can't get enough of his childhood photo

In less than 10 hours after Kevin Costner shared the post on Instagram, it received more than 62K likes and countless comments praising his childhood photo.

One user said, "Happy Birthday Cowboy 🙌 Love the pic! So cute! I have a similar one of myself, red hat, gun holster and even a plastic knife that I stuck in my boot 😆 I always dreamed of livin the country life 👩‍🌾 That’s another story 📕💕" 

One fan noted, "What a beautiful cowboy baby... you were looking pretty dear. Have a beautiful day and a long life to make us all happy. PS: I love you. nurii."

Another remarked, "Simply A D O R A B L E❤️"

A comment read, "Cute then and cuter now." Another use exclaimed, "What a great pic!!!!!❤️."

A person shared, "Cute little boots too!!!"

A fan commented, "Oh lord what a cutie then and now🎉🥳🎂❤️happy birthday to you."

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