Kevin Costner's Ex-Wife Engaged After Divorce

Christine Baumgartner and Josh Conner are entering a new chapter together.

Previously wedded to Kevin Costner, Christine, and her partner from the financial sector, have now become engaged. This was verified by a source to TopMob News, as Josh, aged 49, unexpectedly arranged a romantic dinner at a beach in Santa Barbara on January 26th for the handbag designer.

With rain imminent, the beach was largely deserted when Josh decided to propose. It wasn’t unexpected for those close to them since they had been a loving couple for more than a year. In fact, just last month they celebrated Christmas in New York City, where their relationship first flourished.

11 months ago, Christine, now 50, finalized her divorce from Kevin after a contentious legal dispute. The divorced couple, who share teenage children Cayden (17), Hayes (15), and Grace (14), announced their separation in May 2023, stating “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending their 18-year marriage.

Months later, the split became more contentious as they disagreed over child support.

In a hearing held around early September, Christine requested that Kevin provide $161,592 every month as child support for their three children, as reported by People. On the other hand, Kevin contested this amount and suggested he should pay only $60,000 per month because her boyfriend had given her $20,000 in cash.

During that period, Christine asserted she wasn’t in a relationship with Josh – the friend they both shared who she had previously traveled to Hawaii with during the summer. However, it was later revealed that Christine and Kevin reconciled, as confirmed by TopMob News on Sept. 19, stating they “reached an amicable resolution of all divorce-related matters.” By February 2024, their divorce was officially finalized.

Keep reading to unpack more shocking moments in Christine and Kevin’s months-long divorce battle.

The famous golfer’s image was significantly damaged when it became public knowledge that he had multiple extramarital affairs with numerous women. He and his wife, Swedish model Elin Nordegren, legally ended their marriage in August 2010, after being together for close to six years and having two children. It is said that Tiger paid an astounding $750 million during the divorce, although the exact settlement amount remained undisclosed.

In the song “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” it seems that love doesn’t require any payment. But when Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd worked together on the music video for this song in 2001, they ended up getting married. Unfortunately, their marriage only lasted for less than a year, with Jennifer filing for divorce due to irreconcilable differences. Although the exact settlement amount remains confidential, there are rumors suggesting that Jennifer Lopez paid around $14 million during their divorce proceedings.

In one of the most expensive Hollywood divorces so far, Mel’s former wife Robyn Gibson, who was married to him for 28 years, is said to have received half of Mel’s estimated $850 million fortune due to the absence of a prenuptial agreement. The couple had seven children together and, as TopMob News reports, they spent two years negotiating their divorce settlement.

It’s no surprise that Madge was the one to shatter tradition; in this instance, it was the wife who handed over money to her former spouse, Guy Ritchie. After a seven-year union, the marriage between Madonna and Ritchie ended in 2008, leaving Guy without a prenuptial agreement in place. The total cost? Between $72 million and $92 million, as reported by Madonna’s representative at the time.

In 2002, Paul McCartney and Heather Mills exchanged wedding vows at the church; however, their marriage lasted only four years until its dissolution in 2006. After a series of legal disputes, their divorce was finalized in 2008, with Mills receiving approximately $48.7 million from McCartney’s wealth. Moreover, it is alleged that Heather continued to receive around $70,000 per month for their daughter Beatrice, who was then four years old, as part of the settlement.

Back in the day, I was utterly smitten by the glamorous world of the Trumps, and their story has always intrigued me. Donald and Ivana, a power couple if ever there were one, tied the knot in a grand spectacle in 1977. However, their fairytale romance ended tragically in 1992, amidst whispers of an alleged affair between my idol, Donald, and Marla Maples – a stunning former beauty queen. After 15 years together and the birth of three beautiful children, Ivana was said to have walked away with a whopping $20 million, though the details of that settlement remain under court seal to this very day.

Ah, the rollercoaster ride of youthful affection! My beloved college sweethearts, Kevin and Cindy, exchanged vows in 1978, while we were still immersed in our academic pursuits. Sadly, their marriage ended 16 years later in 1994. They created a beautiful family with three wonderful kids – Annie, Lily, and Joe. It’s said that Cindy walked away with an impressive $80 million in the divorce settlement.

It appears that Neil reportedly fell in love with a TV producer while he was married to his first wife, Jane Posner. Marcia wed the singer-songwriter in 1969, had two of his sons, Jesse and Micah, filed for divorce after 25 years due to irreconcilable differences, and received half of Neil’s $150 million earnings upon separation. Despite this, Neil doesn’t harbor any resentment; he later expressed that “she was worth every penny.

17 years after their union and a brief effort at reconciliation, basketball legend Michael Jordan and his wife, Juanita, legally ended their marriage in 2006. They exchanged vows in Las Vegas in 1989 and share three children. In one of the largest divorce settlements on record, reports say that Michael paid approximately $168 million.

Country artist Kenny Rogers isn’t new to marital separations, having been married five times. However, his costliest divorce occurred with his fourth spouse, Marianne Gordon. Following sixteen years of marriage and one shared child, they divorced in 1993. It is said that Rogers paid a substantial $60 million as part of their settlement.

Lionel Richie and his ex-wife Diane Alexander, who used to be a dancer and fashion designer, separated in 2003 after seven years together, during which they had two children and encountered numerous unresolvable issues. In her divorce settlement request, she apparently asked for a $15,000 monthly clothing allowance and an annual plastic surgery budget of $20,000. The total amount Lionel Richie was said to have paid her was around $20 million.

In June of 2000, the businessman tied the knot with his fourth spouse, whom he met at a Vanity Fair Oscar party. However, their union lasted only until 2006. It’s said that Ellen received a substantial settlement and also earned over $20 million by selling jewelry that her husband, Ron, had previously given her.

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Following 18 years as a couple, during which they had two children, and a brief effort to rekindle their relationship, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison decided to separate in the year 2001. They legally ended their marriage in 2004. Given their lengthy partnership of 20 years, lack of a prenuptial agreement, and substantial wealth involved, it’s said that Melissa received an astounding $118 million from Harrison’s earnings upon their divorce settlement.

In 2008, after being together for six years and raising two kids, Alex and Cynthia decided to part ways. The financial details of their high-valued legal dispute have yet to be made public.

In 1977, the actor who won an Oscar married the 19-year-old daughter of an Austrian diplomat. A year later, they had a son together. However, in 1995, the actress filed for divorce and reportedly received a $45 million settlement, along with a share in projects that Michael worked on during their marriage.

23 years into our marriage, two beautiful kids, Brooke and Nick, I was shattered when I learned about my husband’s affair with Christiane Plante, a 33-year-old professional wrestler. In the wake of this devastating news, I found the courage to walk away and seek a fresh start. The settlement we agreed upon was more than generous – over $30 million in total, giving me more than 70% of our liquid assets, several luxury cars, a $3 million property settlement, and even 40% ownership in his businesses. As an obsessed fan who’s had to endure this heartache, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief knowing that justice was served.

In 1990, the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, got married to a model. However, he filed for divorce in 1999 following his admission of fathering a child with Brazilian model Luciana Morad. Despite being together for nine years, Jerry was reportedly given $25 million in their divorce settlement.

As a devoted fan, I’m sharing a piece of racing history: In 1994, the victor of the Daytona 500 tied the knot with Brooke. However, eight years down the line in 2002, they chose to part ways. Despite not having any children together, Jeff fulfilled a substantial obligation – a reported $15 million settlement.

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