Yellowstone star Kevin Costner and his wife of more than 19 years are separating. The news shocked Costner, who is now busy with his next western, Horizon, his directorial debut.
However, Christine Baumgartner, who initiated the divorce, allegedly threatened to leave her husband if he continued to miss work duties at home, according to those close to the couple.
Baumgartner wanted Costner to spend more time at home in Santa Barbara with his family, so it seems his absence was “bad” for him.
“Kevin isn’t around much when the movie is being made. She’s been struggling without him, the source said. Another insider claimed that although Costner knew his wife was unhappy in their marriage, he was still shocked by her decision to file for divorce.
He shouldn’t go headlong into another endeavor, says Christine. Since last year, he has been absorbed in the work of Horizont. According to the source, she was not pleased.
Another source noted: “At times his career took precedence over his personal life.”
“More than he expected, all this success and enthusiasm for the new venture took him away from his family. There was tension at home because it didn’t seem like it was going to get any better and maybe even worse,” the insider continued.
The couple started dating in 2000 and married four years later. They have three minor children.
Costner is not married for the first time. He was previously married to Cindy Silva, his college sweetheart. When he first started acting, Silva maintained his desire to become a celebrity by taking on various jobs, such as playing Snow White at Disneyland. She was not comfortable with him filming sexy sequences with female colleagues as his career progressed. Additionally, allegations of alleged infidelity surfaced and the couple eventually broke up.
One of the most famous personalities suffered from loneliness for a long time as a result of a contentious divorce.
That is until he met Baumgartner. When they originally started dating, Costner refused to have any more children, and the ex-model replied, “I’ll wait for you, but not for long, come back to me when you recover,” and he did.
A spokesman for the actor said: “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have arisen which have resulted in Mr Costner having to participate in the annulment of the marriage.” This marriage also ended, the spokeswoman added. We ask that his, Christine and their children’s privacy be respected as they go through this difficult time.
It’s worth noting that Christine Baumgartner has reportedly not filed for spousal support, suggesting a degree of friendliness in what must be a difficult situation for both parties. The mention of a prenuptial agreement in court proceedings indicates that the financial aspects of the divorce may already be settled, further underscoring the couple’s commitment to a smooth transition.
In conclusion, Kevin Costner’s confirmation of his separation from Christine Baumgartner shed light on the complex balance between professional success and personal life. The revelation serves as a reminder that even individuals in the spotlight face challenges in their relationships, and that fame and fortune do not insulate anyone from the complexities of human emotions and connections. As Costner embarks on his directorial debut with “Horizon,” his personal journey, as well as his on-screen characters, will likely continue to draw public interest.
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