“Kevin Costner’s ‘Casual’ New Relationship Clears Up Rumors About Jewel and Jennifer Lopez”

Ever since Kevin Costner’s split from his wife, Christine Baumgartner, in 2023, his dating life has been a hot topic, with rumors swirling about possible relationships with A-listers like Jewel, Jennifer Lopez, and Sharon Stone. However, none of these speculations were ever confirmed. Now, it appears the 70-year-old actor is indeed seeing someone and is taking a more public, albeit low-key, approach to his new relationship.

Costner has been spending time with Kelly Noonan Gores, a 46-year-old producer, director, and writer. According to sources, their relationship is “casual,” but the two are clearly fond of one another. Gores has described Costner as “wonderful and interesting,” and it seems like they are building a connection. Gores, who was previously married to billionaire Alec Gores, had a difficult year, going through a divorce in 2024 after eight years of marriage, and losing her home in the devastating Palisades Fire earlier this year. She has focused on her daughter, Riley, 6, and her own well-being, which explains why her dating life has been a lower priority.

“Kevin has been super busy with work, especially dealing with a lawsuit related to his film Horizon: An American Saga,” a source shared. “Though his time for himself has been limited, he’s still been getting to know Kelly, and it looks like they’re really enjoying each other’s company.”

Though both have been cautious with their new relationship, their shared experiences with recent divorces seem to have brought them closer. They were introduced through mutual friends in the Aspen, Colorado area, but the couple’s distance – Costner lives in Carpinteria, about 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, while Gores resides in Manhattan Beach – presents a logistical challenge. Still, they manage to find time for each other amidst their busy schedules.

Gores’ career aligns well with Costner’s. A successful director and producer, she’s perhaps best known for her 2017 Netflix documentary Heal, which explores the mind-body connection in health. This makes her well-versed in the entertainment industry, and able to understand Costner’s world without demanding the same level of public attention.

It looks like this new connection could be just what Costner needs—someone who appreciates his privacy and shares similar interests, all while keeping things “casual.”