Love Renewed: Kevin Costner’s Former Spouse, 49, Embraces a Fresh Relationship After Divorce
|Not too long ago, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s marriage seemed unbreakable. However, after a tumultuous split marked by a protracted legal battle and public exchanges, the couple has moved on separately.
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In May of last year (2023), reports surfaced that Costner was blindsided by Baumgartner filing for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences” after 18 years of marriage. A representative for Costner released a statement expressing sadness over the circumstances and requested privacy for the family.
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The divorce proceedings took a bitter turn, with Baumgartner being forced out of the family home per a prenuptial agreement, and Costner ordered to pay $63,209 per month in child support for their three children. Despite the challenges in 2023, rumors about Costner’s romantic involvement with singer Jewel emerged, with reports of a Caribbean getaway where they appeared flirty and happy together.
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Now, Costner’s ex-wife, Baumgartner, is also sparking speculation about a new romance. The Daily Mail suggests she may be involved with well-known financier Josh Connor, with photos showing her dropping him off at his home in Santa Barbara. This isn’t the first time they’ve been linked; after a vacation in Hawaii last July, Baumgartner denied a romantic relationship during divorce proceedings. However, the Mail reports they took another trip to Hawaii in December, and it’s confirmed that Connor lent Baumgartner $20,000 during her divorce distress.
Connor, divorced since January 2023, has three children with his ex-wife. The saga continues, leaving both Costner and Baumgartner the subject of romantic speculation as they navigate post-divorce life.