The highly publicized divorce between Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner has been marked by speculation and rumors. Although officially divorced since September 2023, recent reports suggest both are moving on romantically, with Costner linked to singer Jewel and Baumgartner reportedly dating Josh Connor. However, an insider claims that Costner “always suspected” Baumgartner was having an affair with Connor, citing their “close bond” as a significant concern.
Earlier this month, Baumgartner confirmed her relationship with Connor after initially denying it during divorce proceedings. The insider revealed that Costner had a strong intuition about something brewing between his ex-wife and Connor, referring to their connection as a “real elephant in the room.” The Daily Mail published photos of Baumgartner and Connor, including one where she appeared to drop him off at his home.
Despite Baumgartner’s denial of a relationship during the divorce proceedings, recent sightings and trips to Hawaii have fueled speculation. The Mail’s sources confirm that Baumgartner and Connor’s romance has been ongoing for some time, including spending time together in Hawaii before Christmas while Costner was presumably in Aspen with their children.