“Kevin Costner ‘Fixated on’ Ex Christine Baumgartner’s Romance, Dreading Marriage to Former Pal Josh Connor”
Kevin Costner is Struggling as Ex Christine Baumgartner Prepares to Marry Former Friend Josh Connor
Christine Baumgartner is reportedly walking into her new chapter with a smile, ready to marry Kevin Costner’s former friend Josh Connor — and insiders say the actor is taking it harder than he wants to admit.
Despite putting on a brave face and stepping out with his new girlfriend, 46-year-old Kelly Noonan — who bears a striking resemblance to Christine — those close to Kevin say he’s still deeply affected by the upcoming wedding.
“Kevin’s been dreading this ever since Christine and Josh got engaged,” a source reveals. “The closer it gets, the more down he becomes. He’s clearly not over her.”
While Kevin, 70, may appear to have moved on, insiders suggest his new relationship is more about distraction than genuine connection. “Everyone sees through it. Dating someone who looks so much like Christine isn’t a coincidence — he’s still hung up on her,” the source adds.
Christine, 51, filed for divorce in 2023 after 18 years of marriage and three children — Cayden, 18, Hayes, 16, and Grace, 15. The split reportedly blindsided Kevin, and since then, he’s been struggling to process not only the end of their marriage but also her relationship with someone who was once part of his inner circle.
Friends say the Yellowstone star has been in a sour mood ever since the wedding invitations were sent out. “He keeps wondering how things fell apart so badly — losing Christine to someone he considered a friend, and at the same time, facing challenges with his film project Horizon.”
“He’s obsessed with the wedding details — asking mutual friends who’s invited, who’s going, trying to keep tabs,” the source continues. “He may act indifferent, but it’s obvious he’s hurting.”
For Kevin, seeing Christine move on so publicly has stirred up old wounds. “He still can’t believe it’s real — that the woman he once called the love of his life walked away and is now marrying someone so close to home. The betrayal still stings, and the pain is building as the big day approaches.”
Even at recent family events like son Cayden’s high school graduation, Costner reportedly kept his distance — but insiders say that doesn’t mean he wasn’t affected.
“Thinking of Christine walking down the aisle — and doing it with someone who used to be his friend — cuts deep. It’s like a knife to the heart,” the source says.
