Christine Baumgartner, former wife of actor Kevin Costner, has recently confirmed her engagement to financier Josh Connor, marking a significant development in her post-divorce life. The couple, who have been together since July 2023, got engaged during a romantic proposal on a secluded beach in Santa Barbara in January 2025.<\/p>\n
Baumgartner\u2019s engagement comes nearly a year after finalizing her divorce from Costner in February 2024. The divorce followed a lengthy and contentious legal battle, with disputes over child support, financial transparency, and allegations of extramarital affairs. Both parties have since expressed a desire to maintain amicable relations for the sake of their three children .<\/p>\n
Costner, who has been seen with singer Jewel, has clarified that they are close friends and have never dated, despite media speculation . He remains optimistic about finding love again in the future .<\/p>\n
Baumgartner\u2019s engagement to Connor has reportedly taken Costner by surprise, with sources indicating that he learned of the news from one of their children, feeling blindsided by the announcement<\/p>\n
As Baumgartner embarks on this new chapter with Connor, she appears ready to move forward from the past, focusing on her personal happiness and future endeavors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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