Just four months after her divorce from Kevin Costner, Christine Baumgartner has struck up a new romance with financier Josh Connor. The new couple’s relationship reportedly grew over time, with a trip to Hawaii for Christmas and a visit to New York.
Baumgartner and Costner finalized their divorce in September after 18 years of marriage. The former couple asked for privacy in a joint statement.
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follow Daily Mail, Baumgartner is in a new relationship, just four months after her divorce from Hollywood star Costner. The 49-year-old was spotted in his Range Rover, as he dropped off his new partner, financier Josh Connor, who became legally single in January 2023 at his home in Montecito, just minutes away.
The couple were reportedly seen visiting each other’s homes and sharing vacations. According to sources, the couple flew on a private jet to Hawaii at Christmas time. They were photographed in Hawaii last July, enjoying their time together.
An insider has revealed to the publication that the blossoming romance between Baumgartner and Connor has been quietly growing for quite some time.
According to the insider, the couple, who share a relationship through their daughter’s close friendship, “are together, and they’ve been together for a long time.”
The source added, “They spent time before Christmas together in Hawaii while Kevin may be in Aspen with the kids. They also made a trip to New York together. He didn’t do much to hide what happened from his friends.”
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The source also noted that in addition to their daughter’s friendship, Baumgartner and Connor have been friends for years because they both live in Montecito.
However, the dynamic between Baumgartner and his financier partner shifted from a platonic friendship to a more romantic relationship, drawing attention during his divorce battle with Costner.
Although the allegations were made under oath by Baumgartner, denying a romantic involvement with Connor during an evidentiary hearing in Santa Barbara, scrutiny intensified over the July vacation and the $20,000 loan.
Through tears, the actress explained the purpose of the loan, revealing that it addressed a financial gap after Costner stopped supporting his parents by $5,000 a month. He revealed that $10,000 had been paid to his mother and emphasized his intention to repay the amount.
Eyewitness Claims Christine Baumgartner ‘Laughed A Lot’ At Josh Connor
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Contrary to Baumgartner’s previous denials about his involvement with Connor, eyewitnesses saw an apparent closeness between him and the divorced father of three during the July vacation.
Photos capture moments of shared laughter and a seemingly cozy atmosphere, and an insider shared with the outlet that Baumgartner was “sitting with the guy at a corner table.”
The source continued: “They started across the table from each other and she laughed a lot at whatever he said. He showed her pictures from his phone, and she moved to the seat next to him so they were both facing the water.”
They added: “It’s hard to say if anything happened with them, but he put his hand on his leg at one point that I saw. That’s the only real physical interaction. Her suite was right next to the man’s suite. He had drinks charged to his room and they left together before sunset.”
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In May 2023, Baumgartner began divorce proceedings against Costner to end their 18-year marriage. Citing irreconcilable differences with an April 11 separation date, the former handbag designer began a legal battle, seeking $165,000 in monthly child support.
He intends to void their prenuptial agreement, which offered a one-time payment of $1.5 million and no alimony. Highlighting their lavish lifestyle, including $11 million in annual expenses, Baumgartner’s request for $100,000 in monthly rent to provide a “comparable” lifestyle for his children was met with skepticism by Judge Thomas Anderle.
In the end, the former couple settled their divorce on September 19, with Baumgartner awarded $63,209 in child support, a far cry from what he had originally asked for.
As reported by People magazineA representative for the “Yellowstone” cast shared a joint statement that read: “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have occurred that have forced Mr. Costner to participate in the dissolution of marriage.”
“We ask that his, Christine, and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time,” the statement said.
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