Kevin Costner Cries During Lengthy Standing Ovation at Cannes

Originally posted on Men's Journal | By Griff Griffin | Last updated 5/20/24

Kevin Costner couldn’t hold back the tears during the Cannes debut of his latest film.

Following the screening of Horizon: An American Saga, he was met with a reported ten-minute standing ovation and chants of “Kevin! Kevin! Kevin!”

“I’m sorry you had to clap that long for me to understand that I should speak,” Costner said. “Such good people. Such a good moment, not just for me, but for the actors that came with me, for people who believed in me who continued to work. It’s a funny business, and I’m so glad I found it. There’s no place like here. I’ll never forget this — either will my children.”

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As you can see in the tweet by Variety, Costner was visibly overcome with emotion. He thanked the audience as tears fell.

Horizon: An American Saga is an historical epic chronicling the expansion of the American West. Costner is banking big on the film after reportedly financing the $100 million-plus film by mortgaging his ranch. He directs, produces, co-writes, and stars in the film.

It’s the first of four planned installments of the Horizon franchise, with a sequel already due in August. Horizon: An American Saga releases opens June 28.