“No one could have guessed how the fairy-tale love story of the famous couple would end.”
The public was recently shocked by the news of Hollywood superstar Kevin Costner’s divorce from his wife, Christine Baumgartner.
The two were considered one of the most stable couples in the entertainment world and had been married for 19 years.
Their marriage brought them three children: Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. After their separation, they agreed on joint custody. However, when it comes to their personal lives, it seems Christine quickly moved on.
According to the latest media reports, Baumgartner is now engaged—just 18 months after splitting from the Hollywood actor.
People magazine reports that she is currently in a relationship with Josh Connor, Costner’s former friend and next-door neighbor during their marriage. Many were stunned to understand that
Although their relationship was officially confirmed in January last year, a well-informed source claims that Costner suspected something was going on between them long before that.
They were first photographed together in July 2023 in Hawaii, just two months after Christine announced her divorce from Costner.
Josh, who also has a previous marriage and three children, reportedly proposed to Baumgartner during an intimate dinner in Santa Barbara on January 26—and she said “YES”!
Connor is an investor by profession and is only a year younger than 50-year-old Christine. In contrast, she is 20 years younger than her ex-husband, Kevin Costner.
According to the source, Christine is “deeply in love after staying in a difficult marriage for too long, solely for the sake of her children.”
Baumgartner and Costner’s Divorce Details
Baumgartner initially filed for divorce on May 1, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. Court documents obtained by Fox News Digital revealed that she listed April 11 as the date of separation.
During the divorce proceedings, Baumgartner sought $248,000 per month in child support for the couple’s three children. However, a judge initially granted her a temporary payment of $129,755 in July before reducing the final amount to $63,209 per month in September.
