“What Really Happened to Kevin Costner’s Rumored Relationship with Jennifer Lopez?”
Kevin Costner and Jennifer Lopez: What Really Happened With the Rumored Romance?
Whispers of a romance between Kevin Costner and Jennifer Lopez sparked excitement about a potential new Hollywood couple, but the rumors fizzled out as quickly as they appeared.
After 18 years of marriage, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner decided to part ways. Baumgartner, a former model, filed for divorce in May 2023, and it was finalized in February 2024.
Soon after, Costner’s name was linked to another high-profile star going through a divorce: Jennifer Lopez. While neither actor confirmed any romantic involvement, speculation ran wild among fans and media alike.
The rumors started after photos surfaced of them enjoying a night out at Kemo Sabe in Aspen. However, they weren’t alone — the outing included other celebrities such as Rihanna and Kyle Richards. Whether Lopez and Costner even interacted that evening remains unknown, but the images were enough to fuel dating rumors. A source noted, “Timing is everything, so there’s definitely a chance these two could make it work. Friends on both sides think J. Lo and Kevin would make a really fun pair.”
Ultimately, those hoping for a Costner-Lopez relationship were disappointed. According to insiders, the connection was more motivational than romantic. Lopez reportedly inspired Costner to focus on a healthier lifestyle. “She’s one of the people encouraging him to hit the gym and show that age is just a number,” a source said.
Jennifer Lopez’s Yellowstone Obsession
Lopez and Costner share another connection: Yellowstone. Costner stars in the hit series, and Lopez is a dedicated fan. Her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, once shared on The Bill Simmons Podcast that Lopez was fascinated by the romance between Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, played by Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser.
Affleck commented, “I was like, ‘Wait — with Cole Hauser? What do you love about it?’ It was a little unsettling that she was so into Yellowstone.” Lopez’s admiration for Rip Wheeler is reportedly so strong that she’s drawn to men who embody similar qualities: someone loyal, protective, and able to make her feel cherished.
Despite her love for Costner’s show, it seems the pair simply weren’t meant to be. Could they have been a real-life Rip and Beth? Fans may only wonder.
Kevin Costner Moves On
A few months after the Lopez rumors, Costner was spotted with a mystery woman. He was dressed casually in gray pants and a beige sweater, while the woman wore high-waisted jeans and a black cardigan. Fans were intrigued, but it was later confirmed that the woman was Costner’s assistant.
Currently, Costner is in a casual relationship with director Kelly Noonan Gores, who recently divorced her husband of nine years, Alec Gores, in 2024. The couple met through mutual friends, and a source explained, “Kelly is seeing Kevin, but it’s very casual. She thinks he’s wonderful and interesting.”
It seems that the potential romance with Lopez never truly materialized. Were they destined to be more than just rumors, or was it always going to be a fleeting Hollywood story?
