Kevin Costner, known for his enduring affection for his former wife Christine Baumgartner, shocked both their supporters and Costner himself with the announcement of their divorce after nearly two decades of marriage.
Revision 1: Nonetheless, sources close to the couple reveal that it was Christine who initiated the divorce proceedings, reportedly citing Kevin's frequent absence from home due to work commitments as a primary concern.
Baumgartner struggled with Costner's prolonged absences and hoped for more family time in Santa Barbara.
"Kevin's absence during filming has been particularly challenging for her," one insider disclosed. Another source privy to the situation noted that despite Costner's awareness of his wife's unhappiness, her decision to file for divorce still caught him off guard.
"Christine expressed dissatisfaction with Kevin's intense focus on his latest project, 'Horizon,' which has kept him away from home," a reliable report stated.
"His career has often taken precedence over his family life," added another source.
"The success and excitement surrounding his new project likely diverted his attention from his family more than he realized. With no sign of this changing and the situation potentially worsening, tensions at home escalated," the insider elaborated.
Christine cited "irreconcilable differences," while Costner's representative conveyed, "It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond Mr. Costner's control have led to his involvement in a divorce."
"We request privacy for Kevin, Christine, and their children as they navigate this challenging period," the statement continued.
Baumgartner sought $161,000 per month in child support for their three children: Cayden Wyatt (15), Hayes Logan (14), and Grace Avery (13).
Although Baumgartner pursued the amount in court, Costner ultimately prevailed, despite acknowledging that there were no winners in the legal battle.
Specifically, a Santa Barbara judge reduced Baumgartner's child support to $63,000 monthly, significantly lower than the $161,000 she had requested and even less than her current $129,000 support.
"You know, after spending so much of your life with someone, there are no winners... Life has this way of unraveling unexpectedly," Costner shared with Fox News Digital.
"One moment you're flying high, and then you realize how fragile it all is," he added.
Despite the challenging times, rumors suggest that the Yellowstone actor has found solace in a new romantic relationship.
There are speculations circulating that Costner is romantically involved with singer Jewel.
The pair was seen together at a tennis event on Richard Branson's Necker Island for the Inspiring Children Foundation.
According to TMZ, they spent nearly a week together in the Caribbean.
A source confirmed to the publication that there was indeed some romance brewing, corroborating that the couple vacationed together in the Caribbean.
Jewel surprised many by publicly acknowledging Costner on social media. She shared her enjoyment of the tennis fundraiser on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, where she finds solace and spends quality time with her son. She also thanked @kevincostnermodernwest for his guidance with the children.
TMZ reports that Jewel is selective and sees Costner as a good match for her.
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