Kevin Costner, the renowned actor famous for his role in the television series “Yellowstone,” is getting divorced from his wife of almost 19 years, Christine Baumgartner. The news was unexpected for Costner, who is currently occupied with directing his upcoming western movie, Horizon.
Those familiar with the couple say that Baumgartner cautioned Costner that she would leave him if he continued to be absent from home due to his work. Costner’s absence from the family home in Santa Barbara was challenging for Baumgartner, who desired more time with him.
Despite being aware of his wife’s unhappiness in their marriage, Costner was caught off guard by her decision to file for divorce. According to insiders, Baumgartner did not want her husband to commit to another project and become as consumed with it as he had been with Horizon.
“All the success and excitement surrounding the new project probably diverted his attention from his family more than he realized. Since it appeared unlikely that this would change and could even worsen, it caused tension at home,” the source added.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner started dating in 2000 and exchanged wedding vows four years later. They share three children, all of whom are younger than 18 years old. Before his marriage to Baumgartner, Costner was married to Cindy Silva, his college sweetheart who supported him during the early days of his acting career. However, their marriage ended acrimoniously due to rumors of infidelity and Silva’s discomfort with Costner’s intimate scenes with co-stars.
After a period of loneliness, Costner met Baumgartner, a former model. The couple initially split because Costner did not want to have more children, but they reunited after Baumgartner told him to come back when he “came to his senses.” Now, their marriage has come to an end, and a representative for Costner has released a statement asking for privacy for the couple and their children.
According to reports, there are indications that Baumgartner did not request for spousal support in the divorce filing, and Costner’s response implies that there is a prenuptial agreement in place. The announcement of their divorce may surprise fans who have closely followed Costner’s professional and personal life throughout the years.”