Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner Reunite While Keeping Their Space
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner Reunite for Son’s Graduation, Keep Their Distance
Kevin Costner and his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner found themselves back in the same place this weekend — though likely not by choice. The former couple, who finalized their headline-grabbing divorce in February, came together in Santa Barbara to celebrate their son Cayden’s high school graduation. While they attended the same event, they made sure to maintain their distance throughout the day.
The exes sat on opposite ends of the school grounds and took turns posing for photos with Cayden, almost like a well-coordinated joint custody exchange. Christine shared a warm, solo moment with her son, beaming in a floral sundress, while Kevin also had his proud dad moment, posing for pictures with Cayden.
Kevin and Christine share three children: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14. Kevin is also father to Annie, 40, Lily, 37, and Joe, 36, with his former wife Cindy Silva, and to Liam, 26, with Bridget Rooney. Lily was also present at the event, dressed in black, and posed for photos with her dad and half-brother.
Despite any tension between Kevin and Christine, it’s encouraging to see both parents showing up for their children — even if they don’t interact. This graduation marked one of the first times the exes have been seen together at a public event since their split. It’s clear their son appreciated having both parents there, even if a traditional family photo wasn’t part of the day.
Life After Divorce
Following their split, Kevin and Christine’s story played out in the headlines with public disputes, rumored financial battles, and Christine quickly moving on with one of Kevin’s former close friends, wealthy financier Josh Connor. Initially denying any romance, the couple was later spotted on a family vacation in Hawaii and spent Christmas together in New York. In January, Josh surprised Christine with a proposal during an intimate dinner on a Santa Barbara beach. Her close friends are said to be “incredibly supportive” of the engagement.
Kevin, meanwhile, has kept his personal life relatively private since the divorce. He briefly sparked dating rumors with singer Jewel after they appeared together at a tennis fundraiser and shared some cozy moments. Other rumors involving Jennifer Lopez surfaced but were quickly debunked.
