Kevin Costner’s ex Christine Baumgartner engaged to his former friend

She’s found love again!

Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, is engaged to her boyfriend of over a year, Josh Connor, who happens to be former friends with the “Yellowstone” alum.

Baumgartner, 50, said “yes” to Connor’s beachside proposal in Santa Barbara on January 26, less than one year after finalizing her divorce with Costner.

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner finalized their divorce in February 2024. Getty Images for Vanity Fair

“It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee,” a source close to the couple told People on Wednesday.

Those who know the pair weren’t surprised about 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 Post obtained photos of Baumgartner and her soon-to-be husband, who is a financier, all loved up in December while arriving at “Top Chef” winner Harold Dieterle’s Il Totano in the West Village.

The duo smiled as Connor, 49, held an umbrella over Baumgartner’s head to shield her from the rain.

She is engaged to their former neighbor and friend, Josh Connor. Robert Mecea
Kevin’s ex was first linked to Connor in July 2023, but her lawyer denied they were anything other than friends. Robert Mecea

Connor has an interesting connection to Costner, 70, and Baumgartner, as he was their neighbor when they were married, and he got dragged into their bitter divorce battle.

The handbag designer filed for divorce from Costner in May 2023 after 18 years of marriage, listing their date of separation as April 11 of that year.

Baumgartner was first spotted with Connor during a trip to Hawaii in July 2023, which included the kids she shares with Costner: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14.

Christine filed for divorce in May 2023. Getty Images
She listed their date of separation as April 2023. Invision/AP
The exes share three kids. Getty Images

In August 2023, during a child support hearing, Baumgartner’s lawyer insisted that she and Connor were friends and “nothing more than that.”

However, Costner’s then-estranged wife was photographed holding hands with him months later.

A friend confirmed they were dating in January 2024.

The actor was ordered to pay his ex $63,209 in monthly child support. Getty Images
Sources claim Kevin “had strong suspicions that something was going on between Christine and Josh” before they went public with their romance. Getty Images

“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 told People last month. “They’re so in love. It’s been a very natural and positive step forward for Christine.”

When they finalized their divorce last year, Costner was ordered to pay his ex $63,209 in monthly child support.

While the actor has never addressed his former wife’s relationship with his ex-pal, insiders shared he “had strong suspicions that something was going on between Christine and Josh” before they went public with their romance.

The Post has reached out to Costner for comment.

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