Celebrity News May 02, 2023
Kevin Costner & Wife Christine Baumgartner Split
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Kevin Costner, 68, and his wife Christine Baumgartner, 49, are calling it quits after 18 years of marriage.
On Monday, Christine filed the divorce papers in Santa Barbara, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
In court papers obtained by "Extra," Baumgartner is asking for joint legal and physical custody of their three kids Cayden Wyatt, 15, Hayes Logan, 14, and Grace Avery, 12.
Kevin has responded to the divorce filing and is asking for joint custody.
Christine is not asking for spousal support. In Kevin's response, it is revealed that there is a prenup in place.
In his docs, Kevin’s famed lawyer Laura Wasser said, “Spousal support to be payable to petitioner pursuant to the terms of the parties’ Premarital Agreement.”
Christine's docs listed the date of separation as April 11, 2023.
Christine also requested for Kevin to pay for her legal fees, which he says should be "payable pursuant to the terms of the parties' Premarital Agreement."
Costner’s rep confirmed the split, telling “Extra” on Tuesday afternoon, “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.”
The rep continued, “We ask that his, Christine’s, and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”
This was Kevin’s second marriage. He was previously married to Cindy Silva from 1978 to 1994.
The split news comes amid rumors that Kevin’s hit show “Yellowstone” will end after five seasons.
Nearly a year ago, “Extra” spoke with Kevin, who reacted to the rumors. He said, “I really don’t know. That’s why I look to the future. I deal with everything I have to do, but I’m not gonna get caught flat-footed by anybody.”
At the time, Costner was in London, wishing that his family was by his side.
He noted, “They’re having their lives… They have their needs that have, like, nothing to do with this.”
