Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner to end marriage, file for divorce

Actor Kevin Costner and his wife Christine Baumgartner are divorcing after nearly 19 years of marriage, according to a statement from Costner's representative on Tuesday.

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American actor Kevin Costner and his wife Christine Baumgartner are ending their almost 19-year-long marriage, as per reports. In a statement, Costner's publicist expressed the actor's regret over the situation and explained that he was compelled to participate in the divorce due to circumstances beyond his control. Costner and Baumgartner, who is a designer of handbags and a model, had been dating since 1998 and tied the knot in 2004 at his Colorado ranch.

Furthermore, People Magazine reported that wife Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce.

Kevin Costner is known for his award-winning performances in films like "Dances With Wolves," "The Bodyguard," and "Bull Durham," had been previously married before tying the knot with Christine Baumgartner. The couple, who are now divorcing, have three children together, a 12-year-old daughter and two sons aged 14 and 15. In addition to his children with Baumgartner, Costner has four adult children from his past relationships.


In November of a previous year, Kevin Costner had expressed his admiration for his wife Christine Baumgartner, saying that she brings warmth and beauty to their home with her small gestures of love. The couple had been married for almost 19 years before announcing their divorce. This was Costner's second marriage, following his divorce from Cindy Silva, whom he was married to for 16 years until 1994.

Kevin Costner's work on the television series 'Yellowstone' earned him a Golden Globe award in February of this year. Despite being unable to attend the awards event due to flooding near their home, Costner celebrated the win with his wife Christine Baumgartner. He acknowledged her support and contribution to his success in a post on social media.

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  1. How old is Kevin Costner?
    He is 68 years, as of May 2023.
  2. When did Kevin Costner marry Christine Baumgartner?
    The couple tied the knot on September 25, 2004.
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