“Kevin Costner Struggles with Challenges Following Divorce”

Kevin Costner is reportedly facing significant challenges following his high-profile divorce from Christine Baumgartner. The 69-year-old actor is reportedly struggling emotionally and financially as he deals with the fallout of the separation.

Sources indicate that Costner is particularly troubled by Baumgartner’s new romantic relationship with Josh Connor, a former close friend of his. According to Life & Style, Costner feels deeply hurt and betrayed, with an insider revealing, “Kevin feels like he’s been stabbed in the back. He’s struggling to find closure, especially since he’s hearing about how happy Christine is with her new partner.”

Baumgartner and Connor’s relationship has reportedly advanced quickly, with rumors of an engagement already surfacing. Radar Online has reported that the couple is planning to marry, adding to Costner’s distress. “Kevin is finding it hard to move on, especially with Christine apparently moving on so quickly with someone who was once his friend,” the source explained. “The combination of his personal turmoil and his recent professional setbacks, including issues with his film Horizon: An American Saga, has left him fixating on where everything went wrong.”

The financial repercussions of the divorce are also weighing heavily on Costner. He is required to pay Baumgartner $63,000 per month in child support, along with a substantial settlement. This financial strain is exacerbated by the underperformance of Horizon: An American Saga, a project into which Costner invested $38 million of his own money. “It feels like his finances are supporting their new life, and he’s left feeling like he was just a bank account to her,” the insider revealed.

The rapid development of Baumgartner and Connor’s relationship has raised questions about the timing, with some speculating that there might have been an overlap between Costner’s marriage and Baumgartner’s new romance. The couple reportedly met through their daughters, who were close friends, although Costner and Connor had known each other before this.

Connor’s friends have shared that he is committed to making the relationship work, emphasizing the importance of family for both him and Baumgartner. A source told the Daily Mail, “Josh is aware of what she needs and values, and despite his demanding career, he is dedicated to blending their families.”

The news of a potential engagement has left Costner feeling deeply hurt and betrayed. “The constant updates about their relationship and the prospect of an engagement make Kevin feel sick,” the source noted. “He feels that he never received an apology from Josh, which only adds to his sense of betrayal.”