Saturday, 18 October 2008

Kevin Costner: I have my own ideas about success

Actor hits out at his supposed ‘failure’

Kevin Costner has starred in huge hits and some real turkeys

Kevin Costner is angry that he’s perceived as having 'fallen from grace' in Hollywood just because some of his films have flopped.

The actor - who starred in Oscar-winner Dances With Wolves - sticks up for movies such as Wyatt Earp and Waterworld, which didn't enjoy the same kind of box office success.

Kevin thinks Hollywood has a twisted attitude to fame.

‘You can be popular now, in this world, for getting cum on your dress,’ he says.

‘Fame is not a cultural achievement. It’s just a sign of our times. And if you’re not famous, are you a failure?’

Kevin, 53, also accuses Tinseltown of being fickle and cruel.

‘I think there’s a whole world that wants to laugh at someone who’s been successful, and had perceived failure,’ he tells The Sunday Times Magazine.

‘I have different criteria on what constitutes a success.’