- Kevin Costner suspected his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner’s relationship with Josh Connor before it was made public, describing their close bond as a “real elephant in the room.”
- Baumgartner, who is 49 years old, has reportedly moved on with Connor following her divorce from Costner. Connor was their former neighbor and works as a financier.
- Baumgartner insists that her relationship with Connor turned romantic only recently, while she was still finalizing her divorce from Costner. Costner has been linked to Jewel since last month.
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- Kevin Costner ‘Had Strong Suspicions’ About Ex-Wife Christine Baumgartner and Neighbor Josh Connor (usmagazine.com)
Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, is reportedly in a relationship with Josh Connor, and Costner suspected as much before the couple went public. According to an insider, Costner had strong suspicions of a connection between Baumgartner and Connor, describing their close bond as a “real elephant in the room.”
Earlier this month, multiple outlets reported that Baumgartner, who is 49 years old, has moved on with Connor following her divorce from Costner. Connor was the couple’s neighbor before they split last year and is a financier.
Although Baumgartner was seen with Connor last summer while she was still finalizing her divorce from Costner, she insists that their relationship turned romantic only recently, according to the insider.
Meanwhile, Costner has been linked to Jewel since last month. The source reveals that Baumgartner doesn’t believe Costner has any reason to complain about her relationship with Connor, as Connor has been her rock throughout the divorce ordeal.
Baumgartner filed for divorce from Costner in May 2023 after almost 19 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason. Documents from the court case revealed that Costner questioned Baumgartner’s faithfulness when she requested documents related to his finances.
The couple’s messy legal battle concluded in September 2023, with an insider stating that they are now on speaking terms and that things are better between them for the sake of their children—sons Cayden, 16, and Hayes, 14, and daughter Grace, 13.
Costner also has children from previous marriages, including Annie, Lily, and Joe with ex-wife Cindy Silva, and Liam with ex Bridget Rooney.
For more on the current status of Costner and Baumgartner’s relationship, refer to the latest issue of Us Weekly.