Inside Kevin Costner’s Love Life: Marriages and Famous Romances

Kevin Costner’s Romantic History: From College Sweetheart to A-List Flings

Kevin Costner’s love life has become a hot topic in recent years, especially following his high-profile divorce from Christine Baumgartner, his wife of 19 years. Now officially single, the Dances with Wolves star has been the subject of dating rumors once again — and if his romantic past is any indication, another high-profile relationship may be just around the corner.

The Rise to Fame and Early Marriage

When Costner first broke into Hollywood, he was already married to his college sweetheart, Cindy Silva. As his fame skyrocketed with iconic films like The Untouchables, Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, and JFK, his personal life began to feel the pressure. Costner and Silva divorced in 1994 after 16 years of marriage, during which they welcomed three children: Annie, Lily, and Joe. The divorce reportedly cost the actor $80 million, as the couple had no prenuptial agreement.

Post-Divorce Romances and Rumors

Following his split from Silva, Costner was linked to several well-known women:

• Bridget Rooney: After his divorce, Costner had a brief relationship with Rooney, niece of the late Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney. The two share a son, Liam, born in 1996.
• Elle Macpherson: In 1996, Costner had a whirlwind romance with the Australian supermodel. The couple reportedly moved in together after only a few months, but the relationship fizzled out by the end of the year.
• Bobbie Brown: The model once claimed she had a brief — and chaotic — encounter with Costner, though she insisted nothing serious happened between them.
• Carla Bruni: Rumors swirled about a fling with the French model (and future First Lady of France), though nothing was confirmed.
• Naomi Campbell: Costner was also rumored to have had a short-lived romance with the supermodel, but there’s little evidence to support the claim.
• Courteney Cox: The Friends star was loosely linked to Costner in the mid-’90s, around the time they co-starred in 3000 Miles to Graceland.
• Halle Berry: During the early stages of his marital issues, Costner was rumored to have had an affair with Berry — though again, no concrete proof ever surfaced.

The Christine Baumgartner Era

Costner first met model and handbag designer Christine Baumgartner in the late ’90s. The pair began dating in 1999 and briefly broke up in 2003 due to Costner’s hesitation about having more children. They reconciled and tied the knot in 2004. Together, they had three children: Cayden, Hayes, and Grace.

In 2020, Costner spoke fondly of their marriage:

“Our partnership has really come into focus — what we do for each other and how we deal with our family. Our house is like a river: you’ve just got to get into the flow of it.”

However, in May 2023, Baumgartner filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences.” After a lengthy legal battle, the divorce was finalized in September 2023.

Dating Rumors in 2025

In 2025, Kevin Costner’s name has popped up in the tabloids once again, thanks to a few high-profile rumored romances:

• Kelly Noonan Gores: In August 2025, sources confirmed to People that Costner is casually dating wellness entrepreneur Kelly Noonan Gores. “Kelly is seeing Kevin, but it’s very casual,” a source shared. “She thinks he’s wonderful and interesting.”
• Jennifer Lopez: Early in the year, Costner and Jennifer Lopez sparked romance rumors after being spotted together in Aspen over New Year’s. “Things are still in the early stages,” a source said. “He sent her a huge bouquet of her favorite flowers and a magnum of champagne. Since then, they’ve been talking regularly and plan to meet again for dinner soon.”
• Jewel: Costner and folk singer Jewel were photographed looking cozy in the British Virgin Islands, with one photo even showing Jewel sitting on his lap. But Costner later clarified: “Jewel and I are friends. We’ve never gone out, ever. She’s special… but it just hasn’t happened.”
• Reese Witherspoon: A brief rumor claimed Costner had his eye on Witherspoon following both of their recent splits. However, Witherspoon’s team quickly denied it, calling the story “completely fabricated and not true.”

Final Thoughts

Kevin Costner’s love life has been as dynamic and headline-making as his acting career. From long-term marriages to whirlwind romances and A-list rumors, he continues to capture attention — both on and off the screen. Whether or not a new leading lady officially enters the picture in 2025, it’s clear the Hollywood icon’s heart has had just as many twists and turns as his film scripts.