Kevin Costner “Had Strong Suspicions” About His Ex-Wife… What Did He Know?
Reports suggest that Kevin Costner had growing doubts about his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner and her connection with financier Josh Connor long before their relationship became public. Insiders claim their closeness was “the elephant in the room” during the final months of the marriage.
Baumgartner, 49, was seen spending time with Connor — once a neighbor of the couple — even before her divorce from Costner, 69, was finalized last summer. While she maintains that their romance only developed “relatively recently,” speculation had already begun.
During the highly publicized and tense divorce proceedings, Costner reportedly questioned whether his former wife had been fully honest, especially amid financial disputes and legal filings. However, court documents from August 2023 clarified that Costner “does not know for a fact” whether any inappropriate relationship occurred before their separation.
Baumgartner later testified that she and Connor were simply friends when they were photographed together in Hawaii. She also disclosed that Connor had loaned her $20,000 during the divorce, money she says has since been repaid.
Despite the drama, sources describe Connor as a steady source of support for Baumgartner throughout the split — and now, it appears she is embracing a new chapter in her life. Meanwhile, Costner has also been linked to singer Jewel, signaling that both sides may be ready to move forward.
