{"id":2102639,"date":"2025-10-19T23:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T23:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2102639"},"modified":"2025-10-19T23:02:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T23:02:30","slug":"kevin-costners-ex-marries-family-friend-a-year-and-a-half-after-finalizing-divorce-from-yellowstone-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kevin-costners-ex-marries-family-friend-a-year-and-a-half-after-finalizing-divorce-from-yellowstone-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Costner&#8217;s ex marries family friend a year and a half after finalizing divorce from &#8216;Yellowstone&#8217; star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Christine Baumgartner, who finalized her divorce from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/kevin-costner-says-tough-times-left-him-bruised\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ex-husband Kevin Costner;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ex-husband Kevin Costner<\/a> in February 2024, has married family friend Joshua Connor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The couple, who got engaged in January, tied the knot on Saturday at the Santa Ynez Ranch, a private vineyard in Santa Barbara, Calif., according to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/christine-baumgartner-marries-financier-josh-connor-in-romantic-vineyard-wedding-exclusive-11831666\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People magazine.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People magazine.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The outdoor ceremony was attended by 100 of their closest family and friends, including their children. Baumgartner shares three children <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/kevin-costner-hurt-divorce-ex-wife-christine-baumgartner-a-crushing-moment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:with Costner,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">with Costner,<\/a> while Connor shares three children with his ex-wife.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It was magical \u2013 truly,&#8221; a guest told People. &#8220;The setting was gorgeous, but what made it special was the intimacy of it all. This wasn\u2019t a big production. It was authentic, heartfelt, and so very them. Everyone there felt like they were witnessing something really precious.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/kevin-costners-ex-confirms-romance-family-friend-actor-gets-teary-horizon-cannes-premiere\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kevin Costner's Ex Confirms Romance With Family Friend As Actor Gets Teary During \u2018Horizon\u2019 Cannes Premiere;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Kevin Costner&#8217;s Ex Confirms Romance With Family Friend As Actor Gets Teary During \u2018Horizon\u2019 Cannes Premiere<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Christine Baumgartner, who finalized her divorce from Kevin Costner in 2024, married Joshua Connor on Saturday Oct. 18.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The joy and laughter were infectious, from the welcome celebration Friday night to the last dance Saturday evening,&#8221; another guest said. &#8220;Christine and Josh were glowing. And there wasn\u2019t a dry eye in the crowd during the ceremony.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS\/mvaj7wvj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read On The Fox News App;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Read On The Fox News App<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Romance rumors between Baumgartner and Connor sparked in July 2023 when the couple was spotted on vacation in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kevin Costner then and now split.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0Grr4TiUOSCKqbdVeCGItg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/e63ac8371b79a65bfd28e7e0cac4f465\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce after almost 19 years of marriage.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nearly one year later, the pair confirmed their relationship while walking hand-in-hand together in Santa Barbara, Calif., shortly after she finalized her divorce with Costner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Like What You\u2019re Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Like What You\u2019re Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Baumgartner filed for divorce on May 1, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. In documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Christine cited April 11 as the date of separation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kevin Costner wears black suit to awards benefit, Christine Baumgartner smiles on red carpet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Y5_WXuI03rhNhjagb579mw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/f9429c4e50018ef5fff8ddf839ef7d97\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The ex-couple finalized their divorce in February 2024.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The purse designer took Costner to court over child support and the validity of their <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/kevin-costner-christine-baumgartner-divorce-whats-at-stake-yellowstone-star-ex-wife-post-split\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:prenuptial agreement.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>prenuptial agreement.<\/u><\/a> The former couple eventually agreed to joint legal and physical custody, according to the documents obtained by Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>Fox News Digital&#8217;s Tracy Wright contributed to this post.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Original article source:<\/em> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/kevin-costners-ex-marries-family-friend-year-half-after-finalizing-divorce-from-yellowstone-star\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kevin Costner's ex marries family friend a year and a half after finalizing divorce from 'Yellowstone' star;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Kevin Costner&#8217;s ex marries family friend a year and a half after finalizing divorce from &#8216;Yellowstone&#8217; star<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christine Baumgartner, who finalized her divorce from ex-husband Kevin Costner in February 2024, has married family friend Joshua Connor. 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