A mainstay of the film industry since the days of VHS tapes,

Kevin Costner has made his name as an adept actor, creating

a tapestry of hits that includes the heart-pounding suspense in The Bodyguard

and the quintessential American charm in Bull Durham. His star soared into the stratosphere with the epic Dances with Wolves, netting him not only box-office adoration but also the coveted Oscar statuettes for Best Picture and Best Director.

The success of Costner’s TV show Yellowstone serves as further evidence that his stardom is still bright. That being said, it should come as no surprise that some people have not gotten along with the actor. His recent feud with Taylor Sheridan, as well as a throwback to a ’90s squabble with none other than Madonna, is public knowledge.

Madonna vs. Kevin Costner: A Look at the Controversial Encounter

While Kevin Costner’s on-screen magnetism has amazed viewers for years, there have been persistent reports about the Yellowstone star’s challenging personality behind the scenes. One such infamous clash was with the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna, 65, back in the 1990s.

During Madonna’s heyday in the early 1990s, she invited Costner backstage at one of her concert tours, as captured in her documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare (see Daily Express). However, the Bull Durham actor appeared to annoy her by referring to the show as “neat” after they had a courteous exchange.

Costner’s lukewarm response to her show was met with a playful but slightly mocking gesture from Madonna, as she stuck out her tongue in response:

Neat? Anybody who says my show is neat has to go.

Reflecting on the incident, Costner expressed feeling “embarrassed” and hurt by Madonna’s reaction, despite simply giving his honest opinion (see Los Angeles Times). However, fate had a surprising twist in store for the two stars a few years later. When Costner took his daughters to one of Madonna’s concerts, she took the opportunity to issue a heartfelt apology to him on stage.

Costner, 69, informed the outlet:

And about the third song in, the lights were down, and she said, ‘I want to apologize to someone.’ And all of a sudden my face starts to get hot…. And she says, ‘I want to apologize to Kevin Costner.’ She just said it very simply.

This unexpected gesture touched the actor, who appreciated Madonna’s sincerity and willingness to make amends.

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