Kevin Costner, 70, ‘leaning on’ an ex amid Christine ‘heartbreak’… 30 years after he paid her $80M

Kevin Costner, 70, is leaning on his first wife, Cindy Silva, after being heartbroken by the end of his marriage to Christine Baumgartner last year.

‘Kevin and Cindy have stayed close friends and she has been guiding him in recent months over his heartbreak from Christine as she is a wise woman,’ a source told DailyMail.com.

‘He really appreciates that their sad split has led to such a beautiful friendship. She is an ally and offers great advice. He leans on her quite often.

It also helps that they have three children together – Lily, Joe and Annie – which is like the ‘glue’ of their platonic relationship.

‘Often they get together for the kids’ birthdays and are able to spend quality time together. It’s all very amicable and friendly,’ added the insider.

Several years ago Kevin expressed he ‘still has love for Cindy’ as he called her a ‘real lady.’

The couple met while they were both students at California State University – Fullerton in 1975. They wed in 1978 and in November 1994 Cindy filed for divorce after 16 years of marriage.