Kevin Costner Reveals Heartbreak: Tears Still Flow After 18 Year-Old Love Affair

Kevin Costner has been open about the emotional toll of his 2023 divorce from Christine Baumgartner, which followed 18 years of marriage. In interviews, he described the split as a “crushing moment” that “hurt” deeply. Despite the pain, he emphasized the importance of moving forward for the sake of their three children: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14. Costner remarked, “I can’t wilt like a daisy; I have to go forward”

During this challenging period, Costner channeled his energy into his passion project, Horizon: An American Saga. He invested $38 million of his own money into the Western epic, which he had been attempting to make since 1988. Despite the personal hardships, he found a “level of victory” in completing the film.

Regarding his personal life post-divorce, Costner expressed openness to finding love again. He stated, “People are supposed to be together,” and added, “I’m not going to let anything harden my heart” . However, as of early 2025, he has not been publicly linked to anyone romantically.

Meanwhile, Baumgartner has moved on and is reportedly in a relationship with Josh Connor, a former friend of Costner’