Kevin Costner, a prominent Hollywood star for decades, appears to captivate audiences both on and off the screen, with recent rumors suggesting a romantic connection to the newly single Jennifer Lopez following her divorce.
Hola! reported that the two actors have been talking every day ever since they connected in Aspen, Colorado in December last year.
According to a source, “Since then, they’ve been talking pretty much every day, and the plan is to get together for dinner in the next couple of weeks when their schedules line up.” The source also divulged the Yellowstone actor’s romantic gesture. “At the moment things are still at the very beginning stages, but after they hung out in Aspen, he made sure to send her a huge bouquet of her favorite flowers with a little handwritten note along with a magnum of champagne.”
If the two will get together in the future, the “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” wouldn’t be the first lady Costner has swept off their feet.
Kevin Costner’s Relationship
Cindy Silva
Kevin Costner was married to Cindy Silva from 1978 to 1994, during which they welcomed two daughters and a son. Their marriage, spanning 16 years, was a significant chapter in the actor’s personal life.
The couple’s divorce was attributed to allegations of Costner’s infidelity while filming Water world in Hawaii. Without a pre-nuptial agreement, Costner reportedly paid Silva an $80 million settlement to finalize their separation.
Bridget Rooney
Two years following his 1994 divorce from Cindy Silva, Kevin Costner entered a short-lived relationship with actress Bridget Rooney. Their romance, though fleeting, resulted in the birth of their son, Liam, in 1996.
The relationship was not without controversy, as a paternity scandal emerged, with People reporting that Costner only acknowledged Liam as his son after a paternity test confirmed his parentage. Once confirmed, Costner established a substantial trust fund for Liam and maintains occasional contact, though he does not visit regularly.
Birgit Cunningham
Kevin Costner was in a three-year relationship with socialite and member of Hollywood’s “Brit Pack,” Birgit Cunningham, which began after his earlier romantic entanglements. Their relationship concluded in 1998, and shortly thereafter, according to Who’s Dated Who, Cunningham entered rehab to address issues with alcohol abuse.
Christine Baumgartner
In 1998, Kevin Costner began a relationship with handbag designer Christine Baumgartner, culminating in their 2004 marriage at his sprawling 160-acre ranch, The Dunbar, in Aspen, Colorado. Together, they welcomed three children, bringing Costner’s total to seven children from his various relationships.
In 2023, Baumgartner initiated divorce proceedings, challenging their prenuptial agreement, which risked her forfeiting any financial settlement. According to People, the couple ultimately resolved their differences, issuing a joint statement: “Kevin and Christine Costner have come to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues pertaining to their divorce proceedings.”
Jewel
Kevin Costner was also rumored to have dated singer Jewel after photos of the singer sitting on his lap were published by TMZ. The photos were taken in a tennis fundraiser for the Inspiring Children Foundation and Jewel is the organization’s founder with Costner as a guest.
But in an interview with Howard Stern (via CNN Entertainment), Costner cleared the air. “Jewel and I are friends. We’ve never gone out ever. She’s special, and I don’t want these rumors to ruin our friendship because that’s what we have. She’s special to me. She’s beautiful enough to go out with.”
Reese Witherspoon
In November 2023, speculation arose that Kevin Costner was romantically involved with Reese Witherspoon, who had recently divorced her husband, Jim Toth. According to New Idea, “Kevin’s been captivated by Reese since her Oscar win, finding her irresistibly charming.” The report suggests they’ve been in frequent contact, calling and texting under the guise of searching for the perfect film script, with their communication becoming nearly a daily ritual.