Kevin Costner, a celebrated Hollywood actor known for his roles in movies such as “Dances with Wolves” and “The Bodyguard,” has been in the news recently due to his wife of 18 years, Christine Baumgartner, filing for divorce.
The news came as a shock to many as the couple had seemed to have the perfect marriage to outsiders. However, it seems that Baumgartner’s dissatisfaction with her husband’s career-driven lifestyle had taken a toll on their relationship, leading to her decision to end the marriage.
According to sources close to the couple, Costner’s absence from home was the primary source of Baumgartner’s unhappiness. As an actor, Costner’s work required him to spend long periods away from home, which was difficult for his wife, who wanted him to spend more time with their family in Santa Barbara. While Costner was aware of his wife’s dissatisfaction, her decision to file for divorce still came as a surprise to him.
Costner has recently experienced a resurgence in his career, with his TV series “Yellowstone” becoming a smash hit and an upcoming directorial project titled “Horizon.” However, this success has caused concern for Baumgartner, who worried about her husband’s availability. According to sources, Baumgartner did not want Costner to “throw himself into another project” and had expressed her unhappiness about his work taking precedence over his home life.
The couple had been married since 2004 and has three children together, Cayden, Hayes, and Grace, all of whom are minors. Costner has been married before to Cindy Silva from 1978 to 1994, and they have three children together as well.
Costner’s response to the divorce has been to ask for joint custody of their children. The actor has reportedly been in Utah, where he is filming his upcoming directorial project, “Horizon.” He had previously been busy filming his hit TV series “Yellowstone” in Montana, which has recently been announced to end following the current season.
Reports suggest that Baumgartner did not file for spousal support, and there is a prenuptial agreement in place. However, the couple is set to have a hearing for their case in July.