“Kevin Costner Casually Dating Director Kelly Noonan Gores, 46: Everything to Know About the Ex‑Wife of a Billionaire”

Kevin Costner Sparks Romance Rumors with Filmmaker Kelly Noonan Gores

Kevin Costner, 70, is reportedly dating filmmaker and actress Kelly Noonan Gores, 46. The pair, who share a 24-year age gap, are said to have met through mutual friends and are keeping things casual for now. Their budding connection comes at a time of transition for both, as they each recently finalized high-profile divorces.

Kelly is best known for directing the 2017 documentary Heal, which explores the intersection of science, spirituality, and the body’s natural ability to recover. The film featured prominent figures like Deepak Chopra and gained attention for its holistic take on health and wellness.

Before Costner, Kelly was married to billionaire tech entrepreneur Alec Gores, 72. The couple met in 2010 at Gores’ annual “3rd of July” party in Malibu and tied the knot six years later on the same beach, with celebrities like Tobey Maguire and Sylvester Stallone in attendance. In 2019, they welcomed their daughter, Riley Grace. However, their relationship ended in 2024 after what Kelly described as “the hardest year” of her life.

“It was excruciating,” she later said. “Even though I initiated the conversation, neither of us wanted this. It was extremely heartbreaking.”

After the split, Kelly faced further hardship when her Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in a fire. She shared a video of the aftermath on Instagram, writing: “This video shows our house is gone… We are one of thousands who lost everything. I’m so sad for our beautiful community of the Palisades.”

Costner, meanwhile, finalized his divorce from handbag designer Christine Baumgartner in early 2024 after 18 years of marriage. The two originally met while Kevin was preparing for his 1996 golf film Tin Cup, and officially became a couple after his divorce from first wife Cindy Silva.

Kevin and Christine’s separation was contentious, involving nearly a year of legal battles. In July 2023, a judge ordered Christine to vacate their $145 million compound in Santa Barbara, and the divorce was finalized several months later.

The Yellowstone star, a father of seven, shares three children with Christine — Cayden Wyatt (18), Hayes Logan (16), and Grace Avery (15). Despite their rocky divorce, the exes appear to be maintaining an amicable co-parenting relationship. This past May, they were spotted attending Cayden’s high school graduation together in Santa Barbara.

Costner has long spoken about the joys and challenges of fatherhood: “You’ve got to get down on the ground and play with them. And you teach them to be independent — and the sad part about that is they become that.”

As for his new connection with Kelly Noonan Gores, it seems both are navigating this new chapter with caution, connection, and shared experience.