Kevin Costner is currently married to American model and handbag designer Christine Baumgartner.
American actor Kevin Costner and his wife Christine Baumgartner left everyone shocked after the handbag designer recently filed for a divorce from the Yellowstone star in May 2023. After being married for almost 2 decades, Costner and Baumgartner have decided to split. The two met each other on a golf course where Costner was rehearsing for his 1996 romantic comedy Tin Cup.
Before being married to Christine Baumgartner, Kevin Costner was married to his college love, Cindy Silva. The two got married in 1978 and were together with each other till 1994. Costner and Silva called it quits after being with each other for 16 years. They share three children - two daughters and a son. After Silva, Costner had his fair share of flings but once again found love in the American model Christine Baumgartner.
Why are Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner splitting?
Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner first began dating in 1998. The two continued being in a relationship for four years and on September 25, 2004, Costner and Baumgartner solidified their relationship by tying the knot. Costner has been very much private about his married life with Christine Baumgartner but has often expressed his love for her during media interactions.
Kevin Costner's fans were left dumbfounded after the news of Christine Baumgartner filing for a divorce from Kevin Costner made a headline. Baumgartner filed for divorce on May 1, 2023. According to People, Costner's representative's statement read, "It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action. We ask that his, Christine's, and their children's privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time."
Talking about the reason, Baumgartner has filed for a divorce citing irreconcilable differences between her and Kevin Costner.
Is Kevin Costner and Christina Baumgartner's divorce getting messy?
Since May 1, Kevin Costner and his now estranged wife Christine Baumgartner have been making news about their divorce. To add to this, it was recently revealed that Costner and Baumgartner's divorce is getting messier by the day. According to Fox News Digital, they obtained court documents filed by Kevin Costner stating that Baumgartner is refusing to vacate his California property.
Many may be unaware that, during their marriage, Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner signed up a prenuptial agreement that states that Baumgartner would have to vacate every home Costner owns within thirty days if they ever file for a divorce. Now according to documents filed by Costner, Christine Baumgartner is refusing to leave one of the houses that are located in California. He also claimed that Baumgartner has been demanding various financial demands to leave the property. The court document read, “Christine’s agreement to move out was and is unconditional. Indeed, independent of the PMA (premarital agreement) she has no right to occupy Kevin’s separate property residence.”
The documents that Kevin Costner filed also claim that he respected his side of the deal and has given Christine Baumgartner $1 million which was mentioned in their premarital agreement. It also claims that Costner has offered Christine Baumgartner money for moving, finding a new house, and her attorney fees. The document read, “Kevin has acted in good faith and had done everything in his power to make the transition as seamless as possible.”
Do Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner have kids?
Yes, Kevin Costner and his now estranged wife Christine Baumgartner share three kids. They have two sons named Cayden Wyatt and Hayes Logan, and a daughter named Grace Avery. Costner also has four other children that he shares with his ex-wife Cindy Silva and ex-partner Bridget Rooney.
As Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner are getting separated, the Yellowstone actor filed for joint custody of their children.
FAQs
A. Kevin Costner's first wife was his college girlfriend Cindy Silva.
A. Kevin Costner has 7 kids. Three with ex-wife Cindy Silva, one with ex-partner Bridget Rooney and three with now estranged wife Christine Baumgartner.
A. Christine Baumgartner filed for a divorce from Kevin Costner on May 1, 2023.