'To the only one that matters': Luke Grimes assures fans his marriage with model wife is intact amid 'Yellowstone' co-star Kevin Costner's divorce
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: It seems like Luke Grimes took a dig at co-star Kevin Costner by boasting about his happy marriage just hours after news broke that Costner's relationship was falling apart. Grimes, who plays Costner's son on the popular show 'Yellowstone', shared an affectionate photo with his wife to emphasize his devotion to her.
The 39-year-old actor posted the image on his Instagram page, where he can be seen kissing his Brazilian model wife Bianca Rodrigues Grimes while holding his guitar backstage at Stage Coach. "To the only one that really matters," Grimes wrote on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, one day after Costner's wife, Christine Baumgartner, filed for divorce.
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The timing of the post is noteworthy as it coincides with the recent announcement of Costner's divorce from his wife. Baumgartner filed for divorce from the famous actor after 18 years of marriage and three children together. The split was attributed to "irreconcilable differences," with Baumgartner requesting joint custody of their children Cayden, 15, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 12. Costner responded to the divorce filing, and he is seeking joint custody of their children as well.
Who is Bianca Rodrigues Grimes?
Bianca is a Brazilian model who is married to Luke Grimes. They got married in November 2018 and currently live in Montana, where the show 'Yellowstone' is being filmed. They own two Bengal cats named Buck and Zelda and enjoy traveling across the country in their Airstream travel trailer. Bianca seems to enjoy living in Montana and often shares pictures of the beautiful landscapes and sunsets on her Instagram account.
Luke Grimes' relationship with Kevin Costner
Grimes, who has been starring alongside Costner in 'Yellowstone' for four years, recently opened up about his experience working with the iconic actor, producer, and director. "[Kevin] always wants you to come hang out at his trailer down by this creek," he revealed to the NY Post. "He’s got a fire pit, and he’s a musician, so he’s always got a guitar around and won’t hesitate to play you a song. He does a really good job of taking the pressure off what a huge icon he is."
During a 2020 interview with Monsters and Critics, Grimes discussed the valuable learning experience he gained from co-starring with Costner. Grimes acknowledged Costner's extensive career in film, stating that he has "done everything you can do" in the industry. "Working with someone who is that iconic and whose career is that legendary is always sort of a pinch-me moment, like, 'Is this real?'" he said. "It feels like a benchmark in your own career, and you try to soak in as much knowledge as you can."
Grimes also praised Costner's "passion for the work", noting that it was one of the things he appreciated most about the seasoned actor. "It’s still very much there. He still wants to work and is still very curious and still wants to dissect the scenes and get everything out of the scene that he possibly can," he continued. "You never know if someone of that stature if they are still going to love the work the way that they did when they first started, and he really seems to."
Fans of 'Yellowstone' have undoubtedly enjoyed the on-screen chemistry between Grimes and Costner, which reflects their real-life connection as co-stars. Their complex father-son relationship has been a highlight of the show's past five seasons, and it is expected to continue in the latest season.
