“Kevin Costner’s New Romance Chapter”
Kevin Costner is casually dating director Kelly Noonan Gores. The 70-year-old actor and the 46-year-old director reportedly connected through mutual friends and are enjoying their newfound romance, though it remains lighthearted.
A source told: “They met through mutual friends. Kelly is seeing Kevin, but it’s very casual. She thinks he’s wonderful and interesting.”
Though Kevin and Kelly are spending time together, friends have made it clear that the relationship is not serious. Kelly, who has been through a lot recently, isn’t prioritizing dating at the moment.
The source added: “Dating isn’t a huge focus for her right now. The past year has been tough. She separated from her husband last summer, and then her house in Pacific Palisades burned down. She’s been focusing on her daughter and her health.”
Kelly and her ex-husband, Alec Gores, 72, who share a six-year-old daughter, Riley, divorced in 2024 after eight years of marriage. Speaking on her Heal with Kelly podcast, Kelly opened up about the emotional toll of the separation: “It was excruciating. Even though I initiated the conversation, neither of us wanted this, and it was extremely heartbreaking.”
On the other hand, Kevin’s split from his second wife, Christine Baumgartner, in 2023, was also difficult. Reflecting on the experience, Kevin called the divorce a “crushing moment.” “It’s powerful. It hurt. But I move forward. I have no choice—my children are looking at me,” he shared. “I can’t wilt like a daisy; I have to move forward.”
Kevin emphasized his commitment to his children, saying, “I have to continue being who I am and keep a close eye on who they are.”
The actor is a father to three adult children—Joe, Annie, and Lily—from his first marriage to Cindy Silva, as well as son Liam from his relationship with Bridget Rooney. He’s also the father of three teenagers—Grace, Cayden, and Hayes—with Christine.
