Kevin Costner Sparks Romance Rumors with Mystery Woman as Ex-Wife Gets Engaged
Kevin Costner Steps Out with Mystery Woman as Ex-Wife Flaunts $50K Engagement Ring
Kevin Costner was spotted in Los Angeles this week enjoying lunch with a mystery woman, reigniting public curiosity about his dating life just months after his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner’s engagement made headlines.
The sighting comes amid lingering reports that Costner didn’t take the news of Baumgartner’s engagement to his former friend, financier Josh Connor, particularly well.
A New Chapter for Costner
The 70-year-old actor, known for his role in Yellowstone, kept a low profile during the outing, dressed casually in a beige sweater, gray jeans, black sunglasses, and reading glasses clipped to his zip-up. The woman accompanying him sported high-waisted jeans, a black cardigan, and open-toed sandals, accessorized with a khaki backpack.
Since finalizing his divorce from Baumgartner in 2023 after nearly 20 years of marriage, Costner has been navigating single life under the public spotlight. He was previously linked to singer Jewel, although he denied anything serious between them last summer. Still, Costner has expressed openness to finding love again — and this latest outing may be a sign he’s ready to turn the page.
High-Profile Hangouts
The lunch date follows another headline-making appearance in December, when Costner was seen with Jennifer Lopez at Aspen’s upscale western boutique, Kemo Sabe. The two were photographed chatting and shopping, with Lopez dressed casually in a turtleneck and top-knot, and Costner in a black puffer jacket and signature shades.
While their meeting was reportedly friendly, it added fuel to the ongoing fascination with Costner’s romantic prospects.
Baumgartner Moves On in Style
Meanwhile, Christine Baumgartner appears to be fully embracing her next chapter. She made headlines earlier this year after getting engaged to Josh Connor — a move that insiders claim caught Costner off guard.
Baumgartner debuted her stunning five-carat, square-cut diamond engagement ring in March, estimated by experts to be worth around $50,000. The platinum-set stone reportedly “refracted light from far away” and drew attention in public outings, including one where she was photographed adjusting her cap while out with her daughter Grace.
According to sources close to Costner, the actor learned about the engagement from his children, not directly from Baumgartner — a revelation that reportedly left him feeling “sucker-punched.”
“It still feels like a betrayal,” a source said. “He would’ve preferred to hear it from Christine herself.”
To make matters more emotionally complex, the engagement news reportedly came just days after Costner’s birthday.
Staying Focused on Family and Career
Despite personal ups and downs, Costner has remained committed to his family and career. He continues to prioritize time with his children, and even his dog Bobby has become a source of joy and stability during this transition.
A source close to the actor shared, “Kevin will do what he always does — focus on his kids and his work.”
Costner has also stayed busy with several creative ventures. He announced his new TV series Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner, which premiered in February, and he’s been preparing for the release of Horizon 2 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. A new docuseries and multiple music projects are also reportedly in the pipeline.
Whether he’s dipping his toe back into the dating pool or simply enjoying good company, Kevin Costner’s post-divorce life seems anything but dull.
