Christine Baumgartner spotted sans wedding ring amid divorce, says she and Kevin Costner split a month ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Christine Baumgartner, 'Yellowstone' star Kevin Costner's estranged wife, was spotted without her wedding band after filing for divorce post 18 years of their marriage. According to court filings, Baumgartner and Costner separated about a month ago, but their divorce petition was only filed this week.
The couple's divorce was reported on Tuesday, May 2. Costner and Baumgartner share three children—Cayden, 15, Logan, 14, and Grace, 12. The actor had to cough up a whopping $80M as settlement during the divorce from his first wife, Cindy Silva. However, given that the 'Yellowstone' actor has a prenuptial agreement in place this time, Baumgartner may not get much.
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The handbag designer, 49, has given April 11 as the date of separation date in court documents, per Us Weekly. On Monday, May 1, Baumgartner filed the necessary paperwork in California, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the cause of the divorce. A day later, Costner, 68, responded, citing the same reason for the divorce.
In a statement to TMZ, a representative for Costner said, "It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action," adding, "We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time."
In the early '90s, Costner and Baumgartner first met while playing golf. Following the 'Waterworld' star's divorce from Silva and breakup with Pittsburgh Steelers' heiress Bridget Rooney, he met Baumgartner again in 1999. They got married in 2004.
According to a RadarOnline report from 2022, Baumgartner reportedly pressured Costner to leave the Paramount+ series after Season 5 because she was tired of his demanding filming schedule. Sources said, "It's really knocked a hole in their family life. The show is such a mega-hit, producers want it to go on forever! However, Christine wants her husband to hang up his cowboy hat."
Christine Baumgartner ditches her wedding band
In pictures obtained by the Daily Mail, Baumgartner was spotted without her wedding ring on Wednesday, May 3. She was spotted leaving her car during an outing in Los Angeles while wearing a casual denim jacket, tan sweater and white jeans.
Costner's spokesperson stated that he was loyal to Baumgartner throughout their marriage, despite prior accusations of infidelity. It was also reported that he will not return to 'Yellowstone' after Part 1 of Season 5 aired, leaving the fate of Part 2 undecided. Sources told the Daily Mail that showrunner Taylor Sheridan had a "god complex," which allegedly led to friction with Costner and resulted in his unexpected departure.
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Baumgartner is reportedly not seeking spousal support for the children. The primary residence of the family was in Ventura, California, which is located 30 miles south of Santa Barbara. Costner also owns a 160-acre estate in Aspen,where he and Baumgartner exchanged vows in 2004. According to property records, Costner also owns a number of other properties, including condos in Los Angeles, as reported by MEAWW.
Costner's net worth is estimated to be around $250M by CelebrityNetWorth. According to reports, the Academy Award-winning actor was paid $1.5M per episode of 'Yellowstone' in 2022, making him the highest-paid TV actor. When Costner was paid $14M for his part in 'Waterworld' in the '90s, he soon became one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors.
Additionally, Costner is the owner of Ocean Therapy Solutions, which collaborates with other companies to clean up the environment. It was revealed in January that Costner was charging $36,000 a night to stay at his Aspen estate.