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Daily Mail
6 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Kevin Costner's son's face says it all amid actor's reunion with ex Christine Baumgartner... as insider reveals the dramatic story of his high school graduation
EXCLUSIVE Kevin Costner's son's face says it all amid actor's reunion with ex Christine Baumgartner... as insider reveals the dramatic story of his high school graduation Kevin Costner and his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner kept things frosty on Friday as they attended their son Cayden's high school graduation. The Oscar-winner, 70, and the former handbag designer, 51, finalized their bitter divorce in February 2024 after a highly publicized legal showdown. Pictures obtained by the Daily Mail showed Costner icing out his ex-partner - who is engaged to his former friend Josh Connor - as they celebrated in Santa Barbara, with their son awkwardly smiling for photos. Though more than a year has passed since their blockbuster legal battle, the graduation made it clear the rift hasn't fully healed. The exes kept their distance, carefully avoiding interaction and sidestepping any direct encounters. In contrast, the father of seven looked giddy as he happily posed with Cayden, 18, and daughter Lily, 38, who he shares with ex-wife Cindy Silva. An insider has given a candid insight into the pair's awkward reunion as they endeavored to 'put their differences aside.' At one point, he wrapped his arms around Cayden for a proud photo and also embraced his eldest daughter Lily, 38¿whom he shares with ex-wife Cindy Silva¿as well as posing with Annie, 41, and Joe, 37, his other children with Silva Kevin Costner and his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner kept things frosty on Friday as they separately attended their son Cayden Wyatt's high school graduation in Santa Barbara (Lily Costner, Cayden Costner and Kevin Costner pictured) The Oscar-winning actor, 70, and the former handbag designer, 51, (pictured on left with the former couple's daughter Grace, 15) kept their distance at the event Costner and Baumgartner finalized their divorce after a 19 year marriage in 2024 - with their blockbuster legal battle playing out in the public eye - pictured 2022 The source said: 'They obviously knew each other were there but neither made any effort to interact with each other. It is pointless. The good days that they had in the past are long gone.' They added 'the day was all about Cayden, to celebrate him, to celebrate the achievement of graduating,' and while 'the less time that Kevin is around Christine, the better,' both parents put their differences aside for their son. 'Stuff like this takes precedence,' the insider said. 'So, being in the same place at the same time can be challenging, but at least it was buffered by a wonderful and amazing achievement and moment. 'Cayden loved that his parents were there to support him, it was a fun day and everyone knows the drill. 'Kevin loves his kids and made sure that his issues with Christine made no appearance to the festivities.' As for the former couple's dynamic, the source noted: 'From time to time, this is Kevin's new normal. His interaction with Christine is extremely minimal and this was no different. 'It is better off that way, nobody wants issues or arguments around special moments like this. 'Everyone stayed away, got through it and Cayden was happy and Kevin and Christine were happy for Cayden.' Dressed casually in a pale shirt, white pants, and a light jacket, Costner kept a low profile behind sunglasses during the event. Cayden and Kevin were all smiles during the festivities Dressed casually in a pale shirt, white pants, and a light jacket, Costner kept a low profile behind sunglasses The insider added that 'the day was all about Cayden, to celebrate him, to celebrate the achievement of graduating,' and while 'the less time that Kevin is around Christine, the better,' both parents put their differences aside for their son Christine, for her part, looked radiant in a floral dress, flashing a wide smile as she posed for photos with Cayden 'They obviously knew each other were there but neither made any effort to interact with each other,' an insider exclusively told At one point, he wrapped his arms around Cayden for a proud photo and also posed with daughter Annie, 41, and son Joe, 37, his other children with Silva. Costner's large blended family also includes son Liam, 28, from his relationship with Bridget Rooney. Kevin and Christine's other children — Hayes Logan, 16, and Grace Avery, 15 — were also in attendance at the graduation, posing for photos with Cayden. Christine, for her part, looked radiant in a floral dress, flashing a wide smile as she posed for photos with Cayden. She appeared relaxed and upbeat, keeping her attention focused on her son and steering clear of her former husband. At one moment during the ceremony, Kevin was seen watching from the stands alone, before relocating to sit beside Lily, where he greeted her with a warm hug. Baumgartner filed for divorce from Costner in May 2023 citing irreconcilable differences. Costner was ultimately ordered to pay $63,209 per month in child support — a far cry from the staggering $248,000 Christine had initially requested. The animosity also led to Baumgartner being ordered to vacate Costner's $145 million beachfront estate in Carpinteria just two months after filing for divorce. Given Kevin and Christine's contentious history, the frosty reunion comes as little surprise — recently reported that tension continues to simmer behind the scenes. She appeared relaxed and upbeat, keeping her attention focused on her son and steering clear of her former husband 'Stuff like this takes precedence,' the source said of the family event. 'So, being in the same place at the same time can be challenging, but at least it was buffered by a wonderful and amazing achievement and moment' The source went on to say, 'Cayden loved that his parents were there to support him, it was a fun day and everyone knows the drill' Although unconfirmed, it appeared that Kevin and Christine's other children ¿ Hayes Logan, 16, and Grace Avery, 15 ¿ were also in attendance at the graduation, posing for photos with Cayden The proud mom snapped a sweet photo As previously revealed by Christine is quietly planning a tropical wedding with her fiancé, financier Connor, just 18 months after her split from the Yellowstone star. Christine and Josh's relationship has sparked controversy since the beginning. During a heated court hearing in August 2023, Costner accused his ex of cheating on him with Connor—who was once a close friend and neighbor to the couple. Christine denied the claims under oath, but by January 2024, their romance had become public knowledge. At one moment during the ceremony, Kevin was seen watching from the stands alone Kevin relocated to sit beside Lily, where he greeted her with a warm hug The father-daughter duo appeared in good spirits, chatting and smiling throughout the event Lily leaned in for an intimate conversation 'Kevin loves his kids and made sure that his issues with Christine made no appearance to the festivities,' the source said As for the former couple's dynamic, the source noted: 'From time to time, this is Kevin's new normal' As previously revealed by Christine is quietly planning a tropical wedding with her fiancé, financier Josh Connor, just 18 months after her split from the Yellowstone star Costner's large blended family also includes son Liam, 28, from his relationship with Bridget Rooney Recently, Costner appears to be enjoying single life, embracing his freedom with confidence and renewed energy Baumgartner is now engaged to his former friend Josh Connor, less than two years after splitting from the Hollywood icon - pictured April 2024 Meanwhile, Costner appears to be enjoying single life, embracing his freedom with confidence and renewed energy. In May, he was spotted getting cozy with a much-younger brunette at a West Hollywood nightclub. The Dances with Wolves star has also been linked to a string of high-profile women including singer Jewel, actress Sharon Stone, and Hoda Kotb.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Insiders Allege Christine Baumgartner's Upcoming Wedding Will Be the Opposite of Her & Kevin Costner's
While Kevin Costner's ex-wife Christine Baumgartner's engagement ring from Josh O'Connor is quite similar to the one Costner gave her once upon a time, there is something else fans noticed. As she gears up for her wedding with Connor, insiders are spilling the details. Insiders told DailyMail that Baumgartner and Connor are planning to have a small wedding ceremony in Hawaii. 'Top of the list is Christine's favorite place, the [Four Seasons] Hualalai Resort on the Big Island [of Hawaii]. They both love the water, the beach, and watching the sunset. A sunset wedding is a possibility,' they hinted. More from SheKnows Kevin Costner Responds to Lawsuit Over an Unscripted Rape Scene in Horizon 2 Now, this is wildly different from her first wedding to Costner. Back in 2004, Baumgartner and Costner wed in a Western-themed ceremony on Costner's 160-acre ranch in Aspen, Colorado. Costner arrived in a horse-drawn carriage, and Baumgartner arrived in a vintage green truck. It was also a star-studded affair with stars like Tim Allen, Don Johnson, Bruce Willis, and more in attendance at the 300-plus guest-packed wedding. It was also a multiple-day affair with a welcome barbecue and a softball game, according to Business Insider. For those who don't know, Costner and Baumgartner divorced in 2024 after nearly 20 years together, but continue to co-parent their three children named Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. Soon after their divorce, Baumgartner started dating Connor (However, Costner alleged there was an overlap between their relationship and her new one). Now, Baumgartner and Connor allegedly met through their daughters, both 13 at the time, who are close friends, but Connor and Costner were pals beforehand. Since then, they were seen on vacations, and Baumgartner allegedly moved closer to Connor. And now, they're engaged. Insiders told DailyMail that Costner learned about the engagement in an unexpected way. 'Kevin said he felt sucker-punched when his kids told him about the marriage proposal. He said he would have preferred to have heard it straight from Christine, but either way, it still feels like betrayal even after all this time,' the pal alleged to the outlet. 'He just celebrated his birthday, thank God they waited at least a week to make the announcement.'Best of SheKnows 27 Celebrity Moms Who've Opened Up About Their Plastic Surgery 16 of the Steamiest Movie Sex Scenes With Older Women & Younger Men All the Men Marilyn Monroe Reportedly Had Relationships With Throughout Her Short Life
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
New Photos Show That Kevin Costner & Christine Baumgartner May Not Have Buried the Hatchet Yet
It seems that despite finalizing their divorce and seemingly focusing on co-parenting, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner can't seem to bury the hatchet. In photos (and eye-witness accounts) obtained by TMZ, Costner and Baumgartner were in attendance for their son Cayden's high school graduation in Santa Barbara. However, they were so far apart from one another throughout. More from SheKnows Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn Are Allegedly Playing Matchmaker for a Newly-Single A-Lister While they were both in attendance for their son, they were on opposite ends of the school grounds to take pics with him. So while Baumgartner is planning a wedding, and Costner has moved on with his dating life, it seems the tension still hasn't died down. For those who don't know, Costner and Baumgartner divorced in 2024 after nearly 20 years together, but continue to co-parent their three children, named Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. Soon after their divorce, Baumgartner started dating her now-fiancé, Josh Connor. However, Costner alleged there was an overlap between their relationship and her new one. Baumgartner filed for divorce from the Yellowstone actor after nearly 20 years of marriage, citing 'irreconcilable differences' in the paperwork. Then, for about a year, Costner and Baumgartner's divorce played out quite publicly, with many jabs and back-and-forths based around their finances (specifically child support payments). (Fun fact: Along with his divorce from Baumgartner, Costner had another messy divorce from his first wife Cindy Silva, where he allegedly had an affair and she received an $80 million settlement.)Best of SheKnows Every Time Paris Jackson's Bold Red Carpet Fashion Took Our Breath Away Every Single Time Kate Middleton's Royal Fashion Made Us Stop in Our Tracks Ariana Madix, Kristen Stewart, & More Stars Who Had Dramatic Hair Changes
Daily Mail
7 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Kevin Costner, 70, drops retirement bombshell after frosty reunion with ex-wife
Kevin Costner revealed whether he has plans to retire following a successful and decades-long career in the industry. The Yellowstone alum, 70 - who recently had a frosty reunion with ex-wife Christine Baumgartner at their son's graduation - opened up about the topic during an interview with People. The actor made his screen debut in the early 80s and has since garnered a number of accolades, such as two Academy Awards and three Golden Globes. But Costner announced that he has no intention of slowing down anytime soon and said, 'I don't even think about retiring, because I'll just move to the next thing that captures my imagination.' He further explained that his own imagination 'is what determines what I do, not a boss.' Kevin added, 'I've felt really lucky in my life. I'd like to think that I worked for all of it, but not everybody can live by the same blueprint.' In regards to having a 'bucket list' of what he still wants to do with his career, the actor stated, 'I don't have those things. 'I have that list, [but] I don't refer to it that way. But certainly my eyes and my enthusiasms are wide open and very big.' Costner added that he has 'enjoyed life and imagining what I can do, what can I be about and what makes a difference. Not only to me, but to other people. What just satisfies me? 'I go through that whole idea, and you realize it's about time. It's a rush to get to all of them.' The actor has previously touched on his future in the industry, such as during a conversation with AARP in 2019. When questioned if he 'ever thinks' about retiring, the Hollywood star replied, 'I really feel like some of the great surprises I have are in front of me. 'As I play out the second half of my career, I've been doing a lot of writing, and there are projects I still want to do.' He further expressed that his 'life is a lot more than movies. I just periodically pop up in them. In between, I'm living my other life.' Costner began his career when he took on a role in the 1981 movie Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. - also known as Malibu Hot Summer. He went on to make appearances in other films such as Fandango (1985) and The Untouchables (1987). Kevin worked alongside other stars such as Robert De Niro, Andy Garcia and Sean Connery in the crime film - which garnered four Oscar nominations. In 1990, Costner both starred in and directed the Western epic Dances With Wolves - which won him Best Picture and Best Director the following year at the Academy Awards. Other movies the actor is known for is Field Of Dreams (1989), The Bodyguard (1992), Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991), Wyatt Earp (1994), Open Range (2003) and Man Of Steel (2013). While Kevin has spent many years on the big screen, he has also taken on roles in television projects - such as the 2012 miniseries Hatfields & McCoys which earned him an Emmy win. He notably portrayed the character of rancher John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western drama series Yellowstone. In 2024, Costner starred in, wrote and directed Horizon: An American Saga - which is set to be followed by three additional movies. The second part premiered earlier this year at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February. It was also screened during the 81st Venice Film Festival last year in September. Chapter 2 was set to hit theaters also last year - however due to low box office numbers, a new release date has yet to be confirmed. Late last year in November, the actor opened up about the project. 'I'm hoping, I'm dreaming, I'm meeting all the billionaires that we all hear about - they're all hiding in the shadows,' Costner stated while attending the Deadline Contenders Los Angeles event. At the time, the star also shared that production for the third part was also already underway. 'I don't know how I'm going to do it,' he expressed, 'but I'm going to make it and then I'm going to make the fourth one. And if you want to say "the end" at that point, then that's the end.' The Oscar winner began coming up with the idea for the project decades earlier in the 1980s. 'It's my own private UFO. I've seen it, and I will never forget it, and I chase it as long as I can...I will figure out a way to bring you 3 and 4, because you've gone to 1 and you're gonna go to 2, and we're all gonna go west together.' 'I don't know how I'm going to do it,' he expressed, 'but I'm going to make it and then I'm going to make the fourth one. And if you want to say "the end" at that point, then that's the end,' the star said; seen in 2024 in NYC Kevin's latest retirement comments come shortly after he had a frosty reunion with ex-wife Christine Baumgartner at their son's high school graduation this week in Santa Barbara. The former couple were married in 2004 and welcomed three children together. But in 2023, Christine filed for divorce. Following a bitter battle, the divorce was finalized last year in February. Baumgartner has since moved on and is currently engaged to financier Josh Connor - who popped the question earlier this year in January.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Kevin Costner's son's face says it all amid actor's reunion with ex Christine Baumgartner... as insider reveals the dramatic story of his high school graduation
Kevin Costner and his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner kept things frosty on Friday as they attended their son Cayden's high school graduation. The Oscar-winner, 70, and the former handbag designer, 51, finalized their bitter divorce in February 2024 after a highly publicized legal showdown.
