It hasn’t even been a full year since Kevin Costner and his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner finalized their divorce after 18 years of marriage. But Baumgartner is apparently ready to move on, and has announced that she’s engaged to Costner’s former close friend and neighbor Josh Connor.
Baumgartner Engaged
Connor, 49, reportedly asked Baumgartner, 50, to marry him on Sunday night during a simple intimate dinner for two on the beach in Santa Barbara.
“It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee,” a source close to the couple told People Magazine.
Nobody close to the couple was surprised by the engagement.
“They spent Christmas in New York together last month, where it all began,” the insider added. “They are both over the moon and excited for their future together.”
Baumgartner’s friends have reportedly been supportive of her relationship with Connor.
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Costner’s History With Connor
Connor was previously close friends with Costner, 70. In fact, he was Costner and Baumgartner’s neighbor during their marriage.
Baumgartner filed for divorce from Costner in May of 2023. A bitter divorce battle ensued, and it was finalized in February of 2024. One month before that, Baumgartner finally publicly admitted that she was dating Connor.
“Christine and Josh’s relationship started as a friendship, so they have a really strong foundation. They share the same values, and she feels so happy and supported in this new relationship,” an insider said last month. “They’re so in love. It’s been a very natural and positive step forward for Christine.”
Costner has never publicly addressed Baumgartner’s romance with Connor. Those close to the Yellowstone star, however, say that he knew something was up all along.
As for Baumgartner, she doesn’t seem to care about what Costner thinks of her engagement.
“Christine doesn’t think Kevin has anything to complain about,” the source continued.
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Costner And Baumgartner’s Messy Divorce
During their messy divorce, Costner questioned whether Baumgartner had been faithful when she asked for documents related to his finances.
“Respondent has no responsive documents for ‘extramarital romantic relationships’ in which he engaged because he engaged in none,” read court documents released in August of 2023.
Costner’s lawyers also stated that he “does not know for a fact if [Christine] engaged in any ‘extramarital romantic relationships’ before separation and, if so, whether she spent any of his money or charged any expenses in furtherance of her affair(s) on credit cards he paid.”
Costner and Baumgartner are parents to sons Cayden, 16, and Hayes, 14, and daughter Grace, 13. Costner is also father two four adult children from a previous marriage and a previous relationship.
This has clearly been a very difficult situation for everyone involved. Here’s hoping that Costner isn’t too upset that his ex-wife is now set to marry a former friend of his!
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