BEFORE he was romantically linked to Jewel, Kevin Costner was married to Christine Baumgartner.
Previously, the Yellowstone actor was also rumored to be dating Courteney Cox, Elle Macpherson, and Carla Bruni.
Who has Kevin Costner dated?
Cindy Silva
While attending California State University at Fullerton, Kevin Costner began dating Cindy Silva.
On February 11, 1978, Kevin and Cindy tied the knot after three years of dating.
During their marriage, they welcomed three children together.
They are parents to two daughters named Annie and Lily, as well as a son Joe.
Regarding his marriage to Cindy, Kevin recalled to People: “She was beautiful. She was sweet. She was smarter than me.
“She represented everything about women that I like. I was just really proud that this girl would go out with me. I wanted to show my parents.”
On December 12, 1994, Kevin and Cindy’s divorce was finalized.
At the time, the former couple said in a statement: “After 16 years together, we are ending our marriage.
“We have amicably resolved all issues regarding our children and financial affairs and a full marital settlement has been reached.”
Bridget Rooney
Following his divorce from Cindy, Kevin had a short-lived romance with TV reporter Bridget Rooney.
Bridget is the granddaughter of Art Rooney and the niece of Dan Rooney; the owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In November 1996, they welcomed Kevin’s fourth child and second son Liam.
While Bridget went on to marry Bill Koch, the Oscar winner was romantically linked to Joan Lunden, Courteney Cox, Carla Bruni, and Elle Macpherson.
Joan Lunden
Sometime in 1995, Kevin also had a brief romance with former Good Morning America co-host Joan Lunden.
However, things didn’t last between the two because of the combined media attention from Kevin’s divorce from Cindy and the promotion for Waterworld.
“It was quite romantic and quite beautiful,” the Today Show correspondent remembered to TV Guide via the Orlando Sentintel.
“I think Kevin and I would have dated longer had it not been for the unbelievable press focus on us.”
Courteney Cox
Also in 1995, Kevin was rumored to be dating Courteney Cox.
The Emmy Award winner and the Friends actress were believed to be briefly romantically involved, the reports eventually fizzled out.
By the end of the decade, Courteney married David Arquette.
She, David, and Kevin went on to star in the 2001 action comedy 3000 Miles to Graceland.
Elle Macpherson
Another one of Kevin’s brief romances was with Elle MacPherson.
The two were believed to be dating between late 1995 and early 1996.
“I went a little crazy when we [he and Cindy] first split,” the Man of Steel actor confessed.
“I was on the rebound and enjoying being a bachelor again.
“But now, I have a special lady in my life and I am looking to settle down again.
“I have met a lot of wonderful ladies since I became single, but today I have reached a very happy phase in my life.
“I feel I have met my equal with this beautiful, talented, funny and lovely person. Her name is Elle,” he confirmed to Page Six.
Carla Bruni
Carla Bruni was another model Kevin was reported to be romantically involved with during his post-divorce love life.
Although the speculation followed the pair for sometime, the rumors eventually fizzled out.
When did Kevin marry Christine Baumgartner?
On September 25, 2004, Kevin married his second wife Christine Baumgartner.
Years before they dated, the former met the latter while filming for the 1996 film Tin Cup.
At the time, the two didn’t start dating because Kevin was still married to Cindy.
During their union, the couple welcomed three children; Cayden, Hayes, and Grace.
When did Kevin and Christine divorce?
On May 2, 2023, it was announced Kevin and Christine decided to part ways.
“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 actor’s rep said in a statement.
“We ask that his, Christine’s, and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”
On September 19 of the same year, Kevin and Christine reached an agreement and their divorce was settled.
On December 8, 2023, Kevin was spotted with singer Jewel in the Virgin Islands.
An insider shared with TMZ: “There was definitely something going on.
“You could tell they were trying to be discreet, but anybody who saw them could tell something was going on.
“They were flirty, and when they were together, it was like they both just lit up.”
