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Kevin Costner and his wife Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Christine Baumgartner, who wed actor Kevin Costner in 2004, filed for divorce from the actor after 18 years of marriage on Monday, May 1. The couple cited 'irreconcilable differences' that forced them to part. Costner whose fame skyrocketed after he took on the role of John Dutton in 'Yellowstone' was spotted with his wedding ring even a day before the announcement was made, making this news quite shocking. Costner's handbag designer wife Baumgartner gave him an ultimatum - the family or the show. 'Yellowstone' went on to become a huge success and is even preparing to expand to Season 6, according to reports. However, the show might have played an indirect role in derailing Costner's life.

The news does contain heavy similarities between another high-profile celebrity divorce case, that of Gisele Bundchen, and NFL player Tom Brady. After 13 years of marriage, Bundchen and Brady announced their separation in October 2022, claiming to have reached an "amicable" agreement on their immense wealth, a child custody arrangement, and a division of their enormous property portfolio. We say similar because back in 2020 Brady claimed on 'The Howard Stern Show' that Bundchen had sent him a note expressing dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage and complaining that he prioritized his professional sports career over his personal life and so he should choose either. This was followed by his retirement drama and all the while fans of the player blamed Bundchen for it, Baumgartner too seems to be receiving a similar reaction from 'Yellowstone' fans.

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'Yellowstone' went on to become a huge success and was getting extended for further seasons, but this success comes with a certain sacrifice, reports RadarOnline. The popularity of the show comes at the cost of the Academy Award-winning actor having to spend at least 10 months away from his Los Angeles home, where his wife and kids live while filming in Montana. Costner and Baumgartner are parents of three children: Cayden, 15, Hayes, 13, and Grace, 12. It was alleged that Baumgartner was pressuring Costner to quit the show so that he could spend more time with the family.

A close person in the know added, "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 him to now leave the show behind and be with the family," according to the site. The source continued, "She wants a firm commitment this is his last season — or he might have to hit the dusty trail". Recent speculation about Costner's involvement in 'Yellowstone' has been sparked by claims that Paramount is considering removing the neo-western drama due to scheduling issues with the actor.

On the other hand, following the news that NFL quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen filed for divorce, it was widely assumed that their relationship's problems were caused by Brady's decision to play again after taking a break from the sport. Brady stated in 2020 that Bundchen had written him a note in which she expressed dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage and complained that he prioritized his professional sports career over his personal life. "There were a couple of years, she didn’t feel I was doing my part for the family," Tom recalled. Gisele had been really upset by this, as per a report by Cosmopolitan. Vivian and Benjamin are the couple's two children, while Bundchen is also the stepmother of John, Brady's kid from his previous marriage with the actress Bridget Moynahan.

In the interview, Brady also stated that he preserved the note that his wife had written for him as a reminder of the less-than-peaceful times in their marriage and as motivation to keep improving for his wife and kids. Unfortunately, despite the fact that Brady and Bundchen's 13-year marriage appeared to be going well at the time, we now know that it is not.

'Looks like Kevin Costner was Tom Brady’d'

Fans immediately began comparing Costner's failing marriage with Baumgartner to Brady's failed marriage with the supermodel. Social media users took to Twitter to express their unsolicited marriage comparisons. One such tweet from February stated, "Kevin Costner’s wife Christine Baumgartner is reportedly telling him to quit Yellowstone. Tom Brady, please give Kev a call to explain it is ok to follow your passion if that is truly what you want." Another user Tweeted, "Nobody's safe, not even Tom Brady or Kevin Costner." Another one quipped, "Looks like Kevin Costner was Tom Brady’d." Someone else tweeted, "Tom Brady and Kevin Costner probably could teach guys a thing or two."

Another Twitter user drew a connection between Costner's divorce and the 'Yellowstone's fate and wrote, "Kevin Costner's divorce and the writers strike: What this means for Yellowstone and why it spells disaster for Dems in 2024." Someone else quipped, "Classic Hollywood. Real story: Who Kevin Costner's wife retained. Will the lawyers get it all? Tip for Kevin - Don't use a private judge- mediation only and don't hire Lisa Meyer, Belinda Hanson, Ron Brot, or Chris Melcher or will do a media request. Return to @Yellowstone?" Another user assumed and wrote, "Kevin Costner wears wedding ring as he cuddles women in Vegas just one day before his wife filed for divorce - after she told him to QUIT Yellowstone because he worked too much... but actor took on new Western project and may still star in hit show."

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