Kevin Costner Welcomes Daughter Grace Avery

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Kevin Costner is in seventh heaven.

The Oscar-winning director, 55, and his wife, Christine Baumgartner Costner, 36, welcomed a baby girl named Grace Avery Costner on Wednesday, June 2, the actor’s rep tells PEOPLE.

Grace arrived at 5:46 p.m. in California. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., and was 21 inches at birth.

Both mother and daughter are doing well, says the spokesman.

The baby’s impending arrival was announced in March. The Costners have been married since 2004.

This is the actor’s seventh child, his third with Christine. Grace’s siblings are Hayes Logan, 16 months, Cayden Wyatt, 3, Liam, 13, Joe, 22, Lily, 23, and Annie, 26.

Comments

Yay! Congratulations to them!

I love the name.

- klutzy_girl on June 2nd, 2010

What a beautiful name. How nice she has a girl with 2 big brothers.

- Bridget on June 2nd, 2010

Awe congratulations to Kevin and Christine … I love the name Grace Avery! This is a family that we definitely don’t see enough of … to be honest I don’t think that we have ever seen their son Hayes Logan (can anyone tell me for certain? I would love to see it if he has been on here). I know that we’ve seen Cayden a couple of times but not often.

- Bancie1031 on June 2nd, 2010

Love the name, can’t wait to see a picture

- TC on June 2nd, 2010

I don’t really like there name choices, to my ears it sounds like they mixed up the first and middle name. But I do like the name Grace on its own.

Congrats to them! I hope they last.

- Anna on June 2nd, 2010

Congratulations to the Costner family! What a great early Father’s Day gift for Kevin!

- jashmom on June 2nd, 2010

congrats! Very pretty name.

- lisa on June 3rd, 2010

Wow – that was FAST!!

- Brooke on June 3rd, 2010

Congrats! The name is simple and cute, I like it.

- Nella on June 3rd, 2010

*yawn* so tired of “avery” and “Grace” and especially that combination. its funny how his kids have gone from ultra classy/classic names to boring trendy names. cayden? seriously? ugh.

- izzy on June 3rd, 2010

@ izzy

because Grace isnt classic….

- nicole30923 on June 3rd, 2010

@nicole9whateverwhatever
yeah, i know its classic but its totally overused, especially with avery. so i’d call it more “trendy” than “classic” at this point in time.

- izzy on June 3rd, 2010

Finally, he has another little girl!

- CelebBabyLover on June 3rd, 2010

“Hayes” and “Grace” sound kind of similar, dont they? Or maybe thats just me.

- kaatse on June 3rd, 2010

Grace and Hayes? That should be fun when they’re older and Kevin or Christine is yelling for one of them across the house…

- Michelle on June 3rd, 2010

I like it. They will certainly have their hands full. Congratulations Kevin, Christine, Annie, Lily, Joe, Liam, Cayden, and Hayes on baby Grace.

- Luna on June 3rd, 2010

what a lovely name! congratulations!!!

- sgv on June 3rd, 2010

Congrats!
Obviously I love Avery since I picked it 6 years ago before anyone I’d ever known was using it for girls, (my daughter is Averie.)

- Tabi on June 3rd, 2010

wow! 3 kids under 4? that’s crazy! lol congrats – and here’s to hoping you have a LOT of energy to keep up with your little brood

- amandamay on June 3rd, 2010

Grace is a surprising choice after Cayden and Hayes.

- romy on June 3rd, 2010

Bancie1031: I’ve seen Hayes’ photo once, but it’s been a while.

By the way, isn’t Angie Harmon’s daughter named Avery Grace (the opposite of Grace Avery)?

- Marilyn on June 3rd, 2010

some of these comments crack me up!(insert sarcasim)

Congrats on the new arrival. I had my first 3 spaced exactly like how they have done it. Oh, and my sons name is Caden and my Daughters name is Grace.

Some people are very rude in what they say on here, yet its all protected by free speech and the veil of the internet. Blah blah blah….

- krewcat on June 3rd, 2010

Atleast they used Grace as a first name. Though I am suprised it wasn’t spelled Grayce.

- dee on June 3rd, 2010

i agree with izzy. grace is a very classic name but it’s totally overused these days. it’s pretty annoying to be honest! and cayden is such a tacky name. it’s not going to age well. can you imagine saying “grandpa cayden” lmao. i can’t.

krewcat! get your panties out of that bundle woman. your opinion is not important

- izzy on June 3rd, 2010

I actually like this name combination (and obviously so do the new parents)! I wouldn’t say it’s trendy, but you do hear it a lot more… if the parents like it enough to choose it for their new baby, what does everyone else’s opinion really matter? Let’s just be happy for their new baby and wish them health and happiness as a family!

- @EricaMI on June 3rd, 2010

I actually was wondering the other day and couldn’t remember if these two were expecting again. Guess they were!! So lovely to have a beautiful baby girl after their 2 baby boys!! Conrats to them!

- JMO on June 3rd, 2010

Why is no one mentioning that he is to old to have little kids!

- Snowiz on June 3rd, 2010

wow that pregnancy seemed to zoom by! love the name choice by the way! congrats to the whole costner family!

- glee fan on June 3rd, 2010

“Why is no one mentioning that he is to old to have little kids!”

Maybe because nobody cares? Congrats to the Costney family.

- Niko on June 3rd, 2010

I didn’t mention that he is too old to have children……because I don’t think he is. Is there a rule book that say how old you should be? If so, where can I find it?

- Lauren on June 3rd, 2010

“Why is no one mentioning that he is to old to have little kids!”

Maybe because nobody cares? Congrats to the Costner family.

- Niko on June 3rd, 2010

izzy-are you five years old? Do you really care what other people say on this board that you posted a comment to yourself?
“I agree with izzy. grace is a very classic name but it’s totally overused these days. it’s pretty annoying to be honest! and cayden is such a tacky name. it’s not going to age well. can you imagine saying “grandpa cayden” lmao. i can’t.

- izzy on June 3rd, 2010

I find it hard to believe that there are two “izzy” commenting on this board critizing the overuse of the name grace.

- amy on June 3rd, 2010

Snowiz
No one is bringing it up because there is a double standard between men and women. A man can have a baby at any age and most people do not bat an eye. But if a woman has a baby a day past 40, which is still fairly young, some people bring up the age issue. What gives?

But with 40 being the new 30 then 50 is the new 40 that’s for sure. I think things really have shifted by 10 years with people living longer, healthier lives. So he should be around for his little kids for along time. Let’s try and move past this age issue that some people harp on. We could all die tomorrow!

- Jill on June 3rd, 2010

oh i forgot, silly me. Just so EVERYONE is clear…IZZY’S opinion is what matters…no one elses. No matter how insulting she is.

- krewcat on June 3rd, 2010

Grace is over used in Hollywood as a first name and middle name. Grace Elizabeth Grace Margaret Grace (Christy t daughter) Grayce(Megan price daughter) Grace (lance Armstrong daughter) Grace (Lou diamond daughter) Avery Grace Zoë Grace Charlotte Grace Hartley Grace Helena Grace Liberty Grace Skyler Grace Blakesley Grace Ashby Grace.

- skyler on June 3rd, 2010

@Skyler: HAHA! The first thing I thought of when reading that list was Bubba from Forrest Gump when he’s listing all the different ways you can cook and eat shrimp! Your list was impressive

- littlelady on June 3rd, 2010

It’s not just hollywood parents skyler. I’m sure if you went to any american suburb and looked at k-6 class roles their a tons of Emma Grace’s, Madison Graces’, Ava Grace’s etc. Grace and Rose are de rigueur middle names nowadays. It used to be Marie.

- dee on June 3rd, 2010

Just curious, is Christine an actress?

- jenny on June 3rd, 2010

look how much Kevin Costner looks in that suit than James Vanderbeek lol. Jenny, I think Christine was a realtor not an actress. Grace is a fine name, imo. It just seems like they would have gone for Avery as 1st name or Delaney or something like that with Cayden and Hayes as sons. Grace is extremely popular (even more so than maiden names), but I still prefer a classic over a ‘made-up’ or trendy or last name as first name name any day. you can look at the social security website to see exactly where the name ranks, but it won’t include middle name usage.

- romy on June 3rd, 2010

Izzy is always posting negative messages on these boards and being rude to people. Most have a lot of built up frustration to get out. Your behavior should be taken to a board that is not focused on family and children. Maybe the Real Housewives……just sayin’

I don’t have a problem with people posting their opinions, but telling someone their panties are in a bundle and their opinion doesn’t matter is not appropriate.

- Lauren on June 3rd, 2010

Jenny: For some reason, I thought she designed purses but I could be wrong. It’s been a while since I think I read that (before she had kids). She’s not an actress, though.

- Marilyn on June 3rd, 2010

Poor guy can’t win. They name their kid Cayden, it’s too trendy and ugh not another -aden name. They name their kid Hayes, it’s too out there. They name their kid Grace, it was classic but now it’s overused. I think it’s a great name!

- Luna on June 3rd, 2010

People seem to get really defensive about the -aden names. Sorry, it’s not our fault that you chose tacky names for your children that won’t age well.

I really like the name Hayes. Grace does sound too similar to it, but she might end up being called Gracie, since she has a sib named “Annie”

- soph on June 3rd, 2010

WOW a lot of negative comments on here …. I love the name Grace Avery ….

- Bancie1031 on June 3rd, 2010

Were people this controversial back in the 80′s when every little girl was named Jennifer, Stephanie, Amanda? Those names were extremely overused too. Some names die off and others live on. Grace will be one that remains popular.

- JMO on June 3rd, 2010

How can you say a name won’t age well? Grandpa Floyd sounds good, but people would blow this board up with comments if someone named their kid that. Names will age as the generation ages.

- jayme on June 3rd, 2010

jayme- Excellent point!

- CelebBabyLover on June 4th, 2010

55 and a new baby? Wow. I felt guilty having a kid at 39! I am 55 too, btw.

- Hanna on June 4th, 2010

I find it hilarious that izzy had nobody agreeing with her so she had to write a message to pretend she was another person (but forgot to change her screen name!) LMAO. That’s too funny.

Congratulations to Kevn & Christine. I’m sure Grace is absolutely beautiful.

- kayleesmom on June 4th, 2010

How lovely! I’m sure Grace is a little stunner like her brother Cayden (I’ve never seen a photo of Hayes, though I bet he’s as sweet as his big brother too). Grace Avery is a pretty name but it kinda sounds the “wrong” way round to me. Avery Grace has a nicer flow. But whatever. Can’t wait to see a photo of her! x

- Sophia on June 4th, 2010

I think he should have switched the names around. Avery Grace Costner sounds much better.

- alma serrano on June 4th, 2010

Congrats to the Costner family for the new baby girl!!! Sooooo exciting! I actually like the name Grace and although I kind of understand what people are saying, as far as it being a little trendy right now, but I think it’s totally classic. It’s beautiful! It’s feminine and elegant. I like it. I can see where some people are confused about the Grace Avery naming instead of Avery Grace…but, oh well! It’s a name! Some people are named Gertrude Ruth. Or Helen Cordelia. Things could be a lot worse people.

As for Costner’s age. I am leaning towards the “he should stop now” team…just because I am not really a fan of older people having babies…and by OLDER, i mean couples who are viably too old to have babies physically. Like, it’s not really cool to me that a guy (Celine’s hubby comes to mind) could be 88 when his kids graduate high school. That is just not right to me. That’s just me. So, while I think Kevin is a little older, he isn’t really OLD-OLD…if he was in his 60′s I might care more.

- Rye on June 5th, 2010

kayleesmom- To be fair, it’s possible that the second izzy was a different one than the first. That’s happened here in the past (in fact, some commentors have even had to change their usernames to avoid confusion with other users who have the same or similar names).

I agree that it’s not likely, since “both” izzys have a similar comment style and dislike the name….and the “second” izzy hasn’t commented to say she is indeed a different person than the first one. I’m just saying it’s POSSIBLE.

- CelebBabyLover on June 5th, 2010

I have a 10 month old Grace Avery…..I see that some of you say that it’s too trendy and some say it should be reversed to Avery Grace…..I’m sure they would agree that Grace Avery is more interesting and takes away the trendyness and makes it a little more unique way to use classic names. Avery Grace is beautiful, just more predictable. Leave them alone. I was so proud of the name we chose and I’m sure they are too. Congrats to the family!

- Brooklyn on June 7th, 2010