Kevin Costner Dreading Possible Holiday Encounters With Ex Christine Baumgartner, Report Claims
The holiday season is meant to be a joyous time, but for Kevin Costner, it’s filled with unease and “resentment.” The former Yellowstone star, who stepped away from Taylor Sheridan’s hit western drama before its final episodes, is said to be putting on a “straight face” for the sake of his three children as he dreads coming face-to-face with ex-wife Christine Baumgartner, 50, following their high-profile divorce.
“Kevin used to look forward to the holidays, as Christine made everything so beautiful, but now he’s dreading it,” an insider told National Enquirer, adding that Costner “still harbors resentment and anger toward Christine. She’s far from his biggest fan, too.”
Costner, 69, and Baumgartner tied the knot September 2004 and were married for 18 years before Baumgartner filed for divorce from the actor in May 2023. She listed their date of separation as April 11 of that year, and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split.
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,” Costner’s representative told TMZ at the time. “We ask that his, Christine’s, and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”
The divorce quickly became contentious, resulting in a months-long legal battle largely centered around child support payments. In July, a judge temporarily ordered the actor to pay Baumgartner $129,755 per month, though that payment was later lowered to $63,209. Costner at one point describe the proceedings as a “horrible place to be,” according to Access Hollywood.
