Kevin Costner’s Romance with Wealthy Director Raises Eyebrows Amid Career Lull
Kevin Costner’s New Romance Sparks Speculation Amid Financial Struggles and Creative Ambitions
Kevin Costner is drawing attention in Hollywood circles as he steps out with Kelly Noonan, a successful producer and wellness entrepreneur who bears a striking resemblance to his ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner. Their relationship comes at a pivotal moment for the 70-year-old actor-director, whose ambitious film project Horizon: An American Saga is facing significant financial hurdles.
Costner began dating Noonan, 46, just eight months after her high-profile divorce from billionaire financier Alec Gores. While sources close to the couple suggest genuine affection, some industry insiders are questioning whether Noonan’s wealth and professional connections—she owns a film studio—could also prove helpful to Costner’s struggling cinematic venture.
“Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1,” which Costner directed, co-wrote, and starred in, grossed just $11 million during its opening weekend, despite a reported $100 million budget. Costner is said to have invested up to $50 million of his own money into the project and even mortgaged part of his Santa Barbara estate to finance it. He’s publicly admitted, “I need some more money — I do,” as he eyes the completion of the next two chapters in the franchise.
Financial pressures have reportedly been mounting. In 2023, a Los Angeles judge ordered Costner to pay $63,209 per month in child support following his divorce from Baumgartner. Additionally, sources speculate his abrupt exit from the hit series Yellowstone may have strained relationships with key players in Hollywood, making it harder to secure backing for his films.
Though there’s no suggestion that Costner is pursuing Noonan for her financial assets, some insiders have described the relationship as potentially “a happy coincidence” — both romantic and possibly beneficial to his creative goals.
Whether their bond is driven purely by love or also fueled by shared professional interests, it’s clear that Costner is navigating one of the most critical chapters of his career — and possibly his personal life.
