Kevin Costner and former pal Josh Connor both seen for first time after Christine Baumgartner proposal

Kevin Costner and former pal Josh Connor both seen for first time after Christine Baumgartner proposal

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Kevin Costner and former pal Josh Connor both seen for first time after Christine Baumgartner proposal
Published: Jan, 31 2025 21:45

Kevin Costner looked sullen as he was seen for the first time since his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner got engaged to his former pal, Josh Connor. The Yellowstone star, 70, and Baumgartner, 50, split in May 2023 following a 19 year marriage and three children - with Baumgartner sparking up a romance with the handsome financier, 49, that year. The pair's engagement was revealed this week, with both Costner and Connor, 49, stepping out in California Thursday in the wake of the shock proposal.

 [The couple got engaged on January 26 during an intimate dinner in Santa Barbara, per People . A source said: ' It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee' - pictured July 2024]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The couple got engaged on January 26 during an intimate dinner in Santa Barbara, per People . A source said: ' It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee' - pictured July 2024]

Costner failed to raise a smile on an outing with his son Joe, 37, who he shares with ex-wife Cindy Silva. The Hollywood icon wore a black fleece, cream trousers and sneakers as he headed out in Santa Barbara. In contrast to Costner's stoic display, a giddy Connor grinned as he strolled in Montecito while clad in a black top and joggers. Kevin Costner (left) looked sullen as he was seen for the first time since his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner got engaged to his former pal, Josh Connor (right) - the pair are both pictured January 30.

 [The Yellowstone star, 70, and Baumgartner, 50, split in May 2023 following a 19 year marriage and three children - with Baumgartner sparking up a romance with the handsome financier, 49, that year - pictured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2022]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The Yellowstone star, 70, and Baumgartner, 50, split in May 2023 following a 19 year marriage and three children - with Baumgartner sparking up a romance with the handsome financier, 49, that year - pictured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2022]

The couple got engaged on January 26 during an intimate dinner in Santa Barbara, per People . A source said: ' It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee' - pictured July 2024. The Yellowstone star, 70, and Baumgartner, 50, split in May 2023 following a 19 year marriage and three children - with Baumgartner sparking up a romance with the handsome financier, 49, that year - pictured at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2022.

 [Costner failed to raise a smile on an outing with his son Joe, 37, who he shares with ex-wife Cindy Silva]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Costner failed to raise a smile on an outing with his son Joe, 37, who he shares with ex-wife Cindy Silva]

The newly-engaged star looked delighted as he chatted on his outing. The couple got engaged on January 26 during an intimate dinner in Santa Barbara, per People. A source said: 'It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee.'. The couple's loved ones were 'not surprised' by the proposal, with the source adding: 'They spent Christmas together last month, where it all began. They are both over the moon and excited for their future together.'.

 [The Hollywood icon wore a black fleece, cream trousers and sneakers as he headed out in Santa Barbara]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The Hollywood icon wore a black fleece, cream trousers and sneakers as he headed out in Santa Barbara]

The proposal comes 11 months after Costner and Baumgartner settled their acrimonious divorce battle following much legal wrangling over child and spousal support. Costner and Baumgartner both sought joint custody of their three children and Baumgartner is receiving $63,209 a month in child support from her ex, a much lower amount than the $165K she had requested. In an emotional court hearing in August, Christine had argued that their children had grown accustomed to a life of luxury, claiming that their 'affluent lifestyle' was 'in their DNA.'.

 [Costner looked pensive as he strolled with his son]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Costner looked pensive as he strolled with his son]

Costner failed to raise a smile on an outing with his son Joe, 37, who he shares with ex-wife Cindy Silva. The Hollywood icon wore a black fleece, cream trousers and sneakers as he headed out in Santa Barbara. Costner looked pensive as he strolled with his son. The star was seen with his eldest son in California. Connor was delighted as he stepped out days after the engagement. Costner was seen chatting during the day.

 [The star was seen with his eldest son in California]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The star was seen with his eldest son in California]

Joe Costner was seen on a rare public outing with his dad. Connor was seen running errands as he headed home. Baumgartner previously wanted to overturn her prenuptial agreement so she could  receive alimony. Under the prenup she is entitled to a lump sum of $1.5million and a year's worth of mortgage payments on a new home worth up to $1million. However the judge rejected these protests and enforced the prenup.

 [Connor was delighted as he stepped out days after the engagement]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Connor was delighted as he stepped out days after the engagement]

Baumgartner filed for divorce from Costner in May 2023 citing irreconcilable differences. She was ordered to vacate Costner's $145million Carpinteria compound two months later. The former couple welcomed three children during the course of their marriage: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14. Baumgartner was first spotted with her and Costner's former neighbor Connor in July 2023 in Hawaii. He is also divorced and a father of three children.

 [Costner was seen chatting during the day]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Costner was seen chatting during the day]

Their romance was confirmed in January 2024. However, it has since been reported that Costner had suspected that 'something was going on between Christine and Josh,' a source informed Us Weekly. Baumgartner was first spotted with her and Costner's former neighbor Connor in July 2023 in Hawaii. He is also divorced and a father of three children - pictured May 2024. The former couple welcomed three children during the course of their marriage: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14 - pictured 2019.

 [Joe Costner was seen on a rare public outing with his dad]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Joe Costner was seen on a rare public outing with his dad]

Costner is pictured stepping out in Aspen last month. Baumgartner filed to end the marriage last year; pictured 2005. Moving vans were seen outside of Costner's $145million home in Carpinteria, California in July 2023 as Baumgartner moved out of their home. The insider also added that the new couple's 'close [bond] was a real elephant in the room.'. In December 2024 a source said Baumgartner and Connor are 'so in love after she stayed in a tough marriage' for 'far too long' for her children's sake, per Page Six .

 [Connor was seen running errands as he headed home]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Connor was seen running errands as he headed home]

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