Kevin Costner Celebrates Milestone 70th Birthday with Throwback Photo from His Childhood: 'If You Can Believe It, This Is Me'

Happy birthday, Kevin Costner!

The actor and director celebrated his 70th birthday on Saturday, January 18, by sharing a childhood throwback photo on Instagram.

“Thank you for the birthday wishes,” Costner began his caption, alongside a black-and-white picture of himself decked out in cowboy gear as a child.

“If you can believe it, this is me. I chased the cowboy life as soon as I could walk, and here I am still doing it,” he continued. Costner added: “Here’s to another year of keeping our eyes on our dreams.”

Kevin Costner as a child.

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A source close to Costner recently told PEOPLE ahead of his birthday that the star is “in a good place and having fun with his family and friends.”

The insider added that Costner is not dating right now. “He’s not seriously involved with anyone and isn’t necessarily looking for anything more than that right now,” they said.

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The Oscar winner has had quite the eventful past year, with accomplishments behind and in front of the camera in film and television.

In June 2024, when Costner confirmed his departure from Yellowstone’In season 5B, he also celebrated directing, writing and starring in a western Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1.

The film premiered at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, when it received a 10-minute standing ovation.

After a standing ovation for the film, Costner wiped away a tear, before giving a speech in which he revealed he will “never forget” his experience at the festival.

Kevin Costner on November 11, 2024 in New York.

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Shortly after the festival premiere, Costner spoke with PEOPLE about how his storied career led to the creation of the project.

“What I can say is I’ve had an amazing life. I’ve had bruises, but I’ve had an amazing life and I’m grateful for that,” he said. “I’ve had an incredibly unusual, and mostly beautiful life.”

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Annie Costner, Hayes Logan Costner, Kevin Costner, Cayden Wyatt Costner, Grace Avery Costner and Lily Costner leave the Horizon: An American Saga red carpet at the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France.

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He also thanked his family for their unwavering support along the way, stating that his seven children are the “anchor” of his life. Costner is the father of daughters Annie (40), Lily (38) and Grace (14), and sons Joe (36), Liam (28), Cayden (17) and Hayes (15).

“They know I have this chosen job, but honestly, I’m clear about where my responsibility is at the end of the day,” he said.

They’re like shooting stars, Costner added. “My life is driving up and down the highway just trying to get the kids to where they think they need to be… but that’s part of the job.”

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