Ex within the metropolis!
Kevin Costner’s former spouse resides giant in New York Metropolis — along with her boyfriend!
Christine Baumgartner, 50, regarded vibrant and in love whereas strolling arm in arm with Josh Connor, her boyfriend of a 12 months who was her neighbor when she was married to the “Yellowstone” alum, 69.
The Submit obtained unique photographs of Baumgartner with Connor as the 2 arrived at “Top Chef” winner Harold Dieterle’s Il Totano within the West Village on Wednesday.
The couple smiled within the rain throughout their romantic evening out.
Wearing a black winter coat and navy slacks, Connor stored heat in a shawl and held onto an umbrella that he shared with Costner’s former flame.
Shielding her from the rain, the star’s ex-friend appeared assured and blissful earlier than indulging in Italian delicacies on the chilly metropolis evening.
Baumgartner beamed, sporting all-black apparel and an enormous smile throughout her face.
A supply tells The Submit that the 2 are Christmas looking for the children throughout their time in NYC. The couple was within the metropolis this time final 12 months once they first began relationship.
In line with our insider, Baumgartner and Connor are “so in love,” including she’s “beyond happy” to be in a dedicated and loving relationship with somebody who shares her values.
The purse designer filed for divorce from Costner in Might 2023 after 18 years of marriage. She listed their date of separation as April 11 of that 12 months.
Baumgartner was first noticed with Connor throughout a visit to Hawaii in July 2023, which included the children she shares with Costner: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14.
Months later, Costner’s then-estranged spouse was photographed holding palms with the financier.
“Josh was initially just a friend,” an insider instructed Folks on the time, including Baumgartner “likes hanging out with him.”
“He is a divorced dad and understands what she’s been going through. They both love the ocean and beach life. It’s something that makes Christine happy,” they shared.
After a number of months of back-and-forth negotiations, Costner and Baumgartner finalized their divorce earlier this 12 months.
She needed $160,000 a month in youngster assist, claiming their youngsters’ “affluent lifestyle” was “in their DNA.” The choose disagreed and ordered Costner to pay his ex $63,209 in month-to-month youngster assist.
Whereas Costner has by no means addressed his former spouse’s relationship together with his ex-pal, insiders shared he “had strong suspicions that something was going on between Christine and Josh.”
She’s not the one one shifting on.
Costner was beforehand linked to singer Jewel, 50, and lately sparked relationship rumors with Sharon Stone after the pair was seen “getting flirty” on the Governors Awards on November 17.
