Kevin Costner’s career reportedly in ‘decline’ amid lawsuits

Kevin Costner is reportedly facing difficulties in his Hollywood career and is having difficulty landing “leading man” roles in films.

Kevin Costner has also faced several lawsuits of late, including a legal battle with a stunt double over his western epic “Horizon 2,” which accused him of sexual harassment.

Kevin Costner’s acting career faces ‘polite decline mode,’ source claims

The last two years have been pretty rough for Kevin Costner, having made headlines for several bad reasons.

In 2023, he experienced a very public and heartbreaking breakup with his wife of 18 years, Christine Baumgartner. The following year, he left the hit series “Yellowstone” controversially, after which reports claimed he lunged at fellow actor Wes Bentley and became involved in a “power struggle” with Taylor Sheridan.

His misfortunes worsened after The Hollywood Reporter released a scathing expose titled “How Kevin Lost Hollywood,” in which they highlighted the consequences of his castmate and the numerous lawsuits filed against him.

This is what seems to be affecting his reputation and more, according to a source Us every week that Costner is in “polite refusal mode.”

“Hollywood sentiment toward Kevin is changing and is sort of in a polite decline mode,” the source explained. “There are insurance considerations about too many problems on set. No one is blackballing him, but the phone has stopped ringing to get money for the lead.”

The actor thinks 2026 is his ‘year of redemption’

Despite what appears to be a career decline, the 71-year-old star is reportedly aiming to make a comeback in 2026, with a source saying he has been feeling “introspective” in recent years since his split from his ex-wife, Baumgartner.

“This time in life has been a huge adjustment for Kevin,” a second source told the outlet.

“Kevin has spent the last year trying to figure out what’s next for him,” the source explained, adding that “he’s embracing the journey.”

“He tells those around him that 2026 is his year of redemption,” noted a source.

Kevin Costner can’t wait to return to acting

Costner’s “introspective” efforts couldn’t come at a better time, as reports suggest the negative press is eating away at him, even though he knows how to dissociate himself from the drawn-out talks.

“Kevin was devastated and furious [after reading the THR story]. He cares a lot more than he lets on,” a source told the outlet.

They continued: “I don’t think the THR article would have a huge impact on Kevin. He’s received so much hype over the years, and he doesn’t engage with the press or really pay attention to it.”

True to his hard-working nature, Costner is reportedly plotting a comeback with reports suggesting he has been tapped to play former President Bill Clinton in a political drama series called “United.”

Oscar winner ‘has to work’ after investing much of his money in his failed ‘Horizon’ films

After investing a lot of money in his “Horizon” film franchise, a source said Costner “now has to work.”

They noted that the critical and commercial failure of his Western films had hit the actor hard, coupled with his costly divorce from Baumgartner.

The second source who spoke to Us every week added that Costner “has a lot of expenses and has spent a lot of his money.”

They said the actor explained that he “didn’t have the money that people think he had” and that he couldn’t wait to be back in Hollywood, “doing the work he’s known for.”

Inside Kevin Costner’s ‘Fundamental’ New Relationship With Kelly Noonan Gores

Costner’s new romance with Kelly Noonan Gores appears to be a bright spot for the actor. The two met through mutual friends, and reports suggest they began casually dating in August.

Now, sources say their bond has been a “founding” force in his life, adding that he’s “not looking for a serious relationship or marriage anytime soon.”

The couple continues to keep their relationship “private and casual,” with sources stressing that they are being “cautious” after what happened with Baumgartner.

He is also reportedly on “better terms” with his ex-wife, months after she married his former friend and neighbor, Josh Connor.

“He’s happy for her and he’s trying to keep things positive for the sake of the kids,” one source said, while another added that he’s “moved on,” but “part of him remains irritated by the situation and wishes it would have worked out. It stings that she got remarried, but he’s trying not to focus on that.”