Kevin Costner’s Ex Is Engaged To His Former Friend Josh Connor
Hollywood has a new engagement to talk about! Christine Baumgartner has said “yes” to financier Josh Connor—who just happens to be a former friend of Costner’s.
According to People, Connor popped the question on January 26 during a romantic dinner in Santa Barbara. A source spilled, “It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee.”
From Divorce Drama to Happily Ever After?
This whirlwind romance comes just 11 months after Baumgartner finalized her messy divorce from Yellowstone star Kevin Costner. Their split made headlines for months, especially when it came to financial disputes. Baumgartner initially requested a whopping $165,000 per month in child support but walked away with $63,209 per month instead. She also lost her battle to challenge their prenuptial agreement, ultimately settling for a $1.5 million lump sum and a year’s worth of mortgage payments on a new home.
Costner, 70, and Baumgartner were married for 19 years and share three children. Their legal battles were filled with tension, especially when Christine argued in court that their kids had been raised in luxury, stating their “affluent lifestyle” was “in their DNA.”
Costner’s Suspicions
Baumgartner and Connor were first spotted together in Hawaii in July 2023, just two months after she filed for divorce. While their romance wasn’t confirmed until January 2024, insiders claim Costner had been suspicious for a while. A source told Us Weekly, “He suspected something was going on between Christine and Josh. Their close [bond] was a real elephant in the room.”
Another insider revealed that Baumgartner is “so in love” after staying in a difficult marriage “for far too long” for her children’s sake. “She’s beyond happy to be in a committed and loving relationship with someone that shares her same values,” the source claimed.
Costner’s Love Interests
While Christine is busy planning her future with Josh, Costner has been making headlines of his own. Rumors linked him to singer Jewel in late 2023 after they were spotted together. However, Costner shut down speculation, telling The Howard Stern Show, “Jewel and I are friends—we’ve never gone out. Ever. She’s special, and I don’t want these rumors to ruin our friendship because that’s what we have.”
In November 2024, Costner was spotted getting flirty with Sharon Stone at the Governors Awards. “Sparks were flying, they exchanged numbers,” an insider dished, adding that Sharon even threw him a playful wink.
After nearly two decades of marriage and a high-profile split, Christine and Kevin are moving forward. Whether happiness is found in commitment or casual connections, both seem determined to leave the past behind and embrace what comes next.
