Christine Baumgartner, the ex-wife of Yellowstone star Kevin Costner, has evidently found love again in the arms of a dashing new guy. She is reportedly engaged to Josh Connor, 18 months after splitting from Costner. per dailymail.co.uk. Per the outlet, "Costner, 70, and Baumgartner, 50, split in May 2023 following a 19 year marriage and three children - with Baumgartner sparking up a romance with the handsome financier, 49, that year."
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The lovebirds reportedly decided to tie the knot on January 26, when Connor proposed, according to the outlet via People. In an interesting twist, Connor is the former neighbor of Costner and Baumgartner. He is a divorced dad of three kids.
Christine Baumgartner and Josh Connor's Plans To Wed Evidently Did Not Shock Their Families
An anonymous source reportedly said of Connor and Baumgartner, "They spent Christmas together last month, where it all began. They are both over the moon and excited for their future together."
Connor proposed to Baumgartner nearly a year following her contentious divorce from Costner. Spousal and child support were seemingly the primary sticking points. Baumgartner is allegedly getting a monthly sum of $63, 209 from Costner for child support, not the whopping $165,000 she sought. They have three teenage children - "Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14."
Kevin Costner Reportedly Sensed Something Was Happening Between The Two
A source told US Weekly via dailymail.co.uk that "something was going on between Christine and Josh." Their romantic chemistry must have been quite apparent, because their "close [bond] was a real elephant in the room," the source supposedly explained.
As to whether Costner is wooing anyone new lately, he was reportedly rumored to be attentive to singer Jewel. Both of them denied the chatter about a budding relationship. In fact, Costner told Howard Stern last summer, "Jewel and I are friends—we've never gone out. Ever." He continued, "She's special, and I don't want these rumors to ruin our friendship because that's what we have."
He Has Had A Rough Time With The Messy, Highly Public Split From Baumgartner
Costner confirmed that the split with Baumgartner was hard for him. He said on CBS Mornings in June of 2024, "That's a crushing moment. It's powerful, it hurt." Even so, the accomplished and popular actor is toughing it out, motivated by his desire to be there for his kids. "But I go forward, I have no choice. My children are looking at me so I can't wilt like a daisy. I have to go forward, I have to continue to be who I am and to keep a special eye on who they are."
