Kevin Costner, a renowned actor, recently shared some precious photos with six of his children on his Instagram. These images offer a glimpse into the special memories he has created with them this year. (Costner has children Annie, 40, Lily, 37, Joe, 36, with ex Cindy Silva; son Liam, 26, with Bridget Rooney; and Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14, with ex Christine Baumgartner.)

Thanksgiving with the Family

On Monday, December 2, Costner, 69, greeted his Instagram followers with a Happy Thanksgiving. The first slide showcased a sweet picture of him smiling beside Annie, Grace, Joe, Cayden, and Hayes on the beach. It was a heartwarming scene that captured the essence of family togetherness. The second slide depicted Cayden and Costner laughing together on a bed, adding another layer of joy to the collection. The last two slides consisted of a clip of Annie, Joe, Cayden, Hayes, and Grace at Costner's Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1 premiere and a black-and-white photo of him with Annie, Lily, Grace, Cayden, and Hayes at a recent event. These photos not only documented the special moments but also showed the bond between Costner and his children.However, Costner's son Liam was noticeably absent from all the photos. In the caption, Costner expressed his hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with the people they loved most. He emphasized that the many special memories made with his kids this year were at the top of his "grateful for" list and looked forward to creating more during the holiday season.

Fatherhood and Its Challenges

Over the summer, Costner opened up about being a father to his seven children. He described them as "like shooting stars" and shared how his life was like driving up and down the freeway, trying to get the children to where they thought they needed to be. This highlighted the challenges and responsibilities that come with being a parent. But he also emphasized that his family remained the "anchor" in his life. He was clear about where his responsibility lay and how important his children were to him.

Praising His Youngest Son

Recently, Costner praised his youngest son Hayes for "delivering a beautiful performance" after casting him in Horizon: An American Saga. He explained that he didn't want to take away opportunities from other young actors but that in this instance, it was a smaller part and he selfishly wanted Hayes with him for a few weeks. Hayes couldn't contain his excitement when he talked about working with his dad. He said he got to spend the whole day with him every day and saw him work. It was a truly amazing experience for him, and he was proud of his dad who had been working for a long time.These moments and stories about Kevin Costner and his children showcase the importance of family and the special connections that can be formed. It gives us a deeper understanding of the actor's life beyond the screen and the values he holds dear.