‘Something was going on': Kevin Costner had 'strong suspicions' about ex-wife Christine Baumgartner’s romance with neighbor Josh Connor
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kevin Costner reportedly 'had strong suspicions' about his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner's rumored romance with their neighbor, Josh Connor.
The actor and handbag designer finalized their contentious divorce in September, 2023, with Baumgartner moving on to a romantic relationship with Connor.
Kevin Costner suspected ex-wife's romance with neighbor amid divorce
A source revealed that Costner sensed a close bond between Baumgartner and Connor, speculating that their relationship turned romantic relatively recently.
While Costner is said to have started dating singer Jewel, Baumgartner views Connor as her support through the divorce ordeal.
“Kevin had strong suspicions that something was going on between Christine and Josh,” a source told Us Weekly. “Their close (bond) was a real elephant in the room.”
“Christine doesn’t think Kevin has anything to complain about,” the source added as the actor is reportedly dating Jewel. “Josh has been Christine’s rock throughout the divorce ordeal. If Kevin has a problem with that, that’s on him.”
Baumgartner and Connor's relationship sparked rumors over the summer when they vacationed together in Hawaii. Despite Costner's claim that Connor gave Baumgartner $20,000, both denied any romantic involvement, citing their long-standing friendship.
The details of Costner and Baumgartner's divorce agreement remain sealed, but sources suggest she will receive more than the prenup initially stated. The ex-couple released a joint statement expressing an amicable resolution to their divorce proceedings.
“Kevin and Christine Costner have come to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues pertaining to their divorce proceedings,” the exes shared in a joint statement to Page Six.
Kevin Costner recently celebrated his 69th birthday with nostalgic post
Celebrating his 69th birthday on January 18, Kevin Costner took a sentimental journey into the past with a heartfelt Instagram post. The 'Yellowstone' star shared a black-and-white snapshot from his debut film, 'Malibu Hot Summer' in 1981. In the caption, he referred to himself as the "kid who had big dreams".
In the Instagram post, Costner expressed gratitude for the support he received, acknowledging the incredible journey he has experienced. He wrote, "Celebrating another year of life today and taking a moment to honor this kid who had big dreams. It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come."
Costner, who recently made headlines regarding rumors of a romance with singer Jewel, thanked his fans for the birthday wishes and credited their support for enabling him to pursue his dreams over the years. The nostalgic post resonated with fans, offering a glimpse into Costner's remarkable career and personal growth.
