She’s discovered love once more!
Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, is engaged to her boyfriend of over a yr, Josh Connor, who occurs to be one of many “Yellowstone” alum’s former associates.
Baumgartner, 50, stated “Yes” to Connor’s beachside proposal in Santa Barbara, California, on Jan. 26, lower than one yr after finalizing her divorce with Costner.
“It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee,” a supply near the couple instructed Folks journal on Wednesday.
Those that know the pair weren’t stunned in regards to the proposal, with the insider noting, “They spent Christmas in New York together last month, where it all began. They are both over the moon and excited for their future together.”
The Put up obtained photographs of Baumgartner and her soon-to-be husband, who’s a financier, all beloved up in December whereas arriving at “Top Chef” winner Harold Dieterle’s Il Totano within the West Village.
The duo smiled as Connor, 49, held an umbrella over Baumgartner’s head to defend her from the rain.
Connor has an attention-grabbing connection to Costner, 70, and Baumgartner, as he was their neighbor once they have been married — and he received dragged into their bitter divorce battle.
The purse designer filed for divorce from Costner in Might 2023 after 18 years of marriage, itemizing their date of separation as April 11 of that yr.
Baumgartner was first noticed with Connor throughout a visit to Hawaii in July 2023, which included the children she has with Costner: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14.
In August 2023, throughout a baby help listening to, Baumgartner’s lawyer insisted that she and Connor have been associates and “nothing more than that.”
Nevertheless, Costner’s then-estranged spouse was photographed holding palms with him months later.
A buddy confirmed they have been relationship in January 2024.
“Christine and Josh’s relationship started as a friendship, so they have a really strong foundation. They share the same values, and she feels so happy and supported in this new relationship,” an insider instructed Folks final month. “They’re so in love. It’s been a very natural and positive step forward for Christine.”
Once they finalized their divorce final yr, Costner was ordered to pay his ex $63,209 in month-to-month little one help.
Whereas the actor 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” earlier than they went public with their romance.
The Put up has reached out to Costner for remark.
