Christine Baumgartner Finally Confirms What We All Suspected About Kevin Costner
Christine Baumgartner’s 2025 Revelations About Kevin Costner: Confirming the Rumors
Christine Baumgartner, Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, has been making waves in 2025 with her candid comments following their contentious 2024 divorce. After 18 years of marriage, the Yellowstone star and the handbag designer parted ways, and Baumgartner’s recent statements seem to confirm long-standing suspicions about Costner’s priorities and their marital struggles. Now engaged to financier Josh Connor, Baumgartner’s new chapter sheds light on the truth behind their split. Here’s what she’s revealed and why it’s got fans buzzing.
Baumgartner’s romance with Connor, confirmed in January 2024, fueled speculation that she moved on quickly—perhaps even before their April 2023 separation. Costner voiced “strong suspicions” of an affair during their divorce, per Us Weekly, pointing to a July 2023 Hawaii trip with Connor. Baumgartner denied infidelity, testifying in August 2023 that Connor was just a friend who loaned her $20,000, half of which she gave to her mother. However, her engagement to Connor in January 2025 and plans for a lavish Hawaiian wedding, per Daily Mail, suggest a deeper bond than she initially admitted. A source told People in January 2025, “They’ve been in love for months,” confirming suspicions that their relationship predated the divorce’s finalization. Fans on X, like
@DuttonDrama
, are split: “Christine was cheating, no doubt,” while
@CostnerFan22
counters, “She deserved better than Kevin’s workaholic life.”
Baumgartner’s subtle digs at Costner paint a picture of a marriage strained by his career. A SheKnows source in December 2024 noted Baumgartner’s joy with Connor, who “shares her values,” implying Costner didn’t. She told Us Weekly in January 2024, “Josh was my rock during the divorce,” hinting Costner’s absence left her unsupported. This aligns with earlier reports from Us Weekly in May 2023, where insiders claimed Baumgartner was “angry” that Costner prioritized Yellowstone’s grueling schedule over family, missing time with their kids, Cayden (18), Hayes (16), and Grace (14). Costner’s rep denied this, but Baumgartner’s 2025 comments reinforce the narrative. “I stayed in a tough marriage,” she reportedly told friends, per Yahoo, suggesting Costner’s work-first mentality was a dealbreaker.
Costner’s own actions lend credence to these claims. His 2023 exit from Yellowstone amid rumored clashes with Taylor Sheridan, per Variety, and his focus on Horizon: An American Saga—a box-office flop, per Forbes—show a man consumed by ambition. A Life & Style insider in October 2024 claimed Costner’s next project might be a “breakup album” inspired by Baumgartner’s betrayal, hinting at lingering resentment. Yet, Costner’s told People in May 2025 he’s moved on, focusing on his kids and new FOX Nation series, Yellowstone to Yosemite. “I want them to see me happy,” he said, though sources say he finds Baumgartner’s wedding plans “bittersweet,” per RadarOnline.
Baumgartner’s revelations also touch on financial tensions. She initially requested $248,000 monthly in child support, per Fox News Digital, citing the kids’ lavish lifestyle, but settled for $63,209 in September 2023. Her claim of “no personal income” during the divorce, per Us Weekly, contrasted with Costner’s $1 million lump-sum payment and $200,000 home down payment, per TMZ. This suggests Baumgartner felt financially sidelined, reinforcing suspicions Costner controlled the purse strings tightly.
What Baumgartner’s confirmed is what fans suspected: Costner’s relentless career focus and their mismatched priorities doomed their marriage, with her bond with Connor possibly overlapping their final months. As she plans her wedding and Costner dates casually—spotted with a brunette in May 2025, per TMZ—both are forging new paths. Do you think Baumgartner’s comments expose Costner’s flaws, or is she rewriting history? Share your take, and stay tuned for more on this Hollywood saga!
