Kevin Costner Shows Off New Puppy Amid Ex-Wife Christine Baumgartner’s Romance With Former Neighbor Josh Connor
Kevin Costner is a puppy lover.
The “Yellowstone” star took to Instagram on Thursday to show off his new dog as things get heated between his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner and their former neighbor Josh Connor.
“The newest addition to the family. I’m already in love with this special guy,” he captioned his post, which included several photos of the adorable pup.
The carousel’s cover photo showed Costner, 69, looking adoringly at his little guy as he leaned on his truck.
A second image showed the star cuddling her pup while the final photo in the slideshow was a solo shot of the dog lying on the ground.
He also added a photo to his Instagram Story that showed him holding the dog in front of a beautiful sunset.
Costner adopted his new canine companion weeks after learning his ex-wife was having an affair with their former neighbor.
“Kevin had a strong suspicion that something was going on between Christine and Josh,” a person close to the actor told Us Weekly on January 24.
” Their relatives [bond] was a real elephant in the room.
“Christine doesn’t think Kevin has anything to complain about,” the source added.
“Josh has been Christine’s rock throughout the divorce ordeal. If Kevin has a problem with that, it’s his fault.
Baumgartner, 49, filed for divorce in May 2023 after 18 years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
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The couple then had a contentious court battle over child support and their prenuptial agreement, with Baumgartner accusing his ex of misrepresenting his finances.
After receiving $129,000 in monthly child support, she asked to increase that amount, arguing that it costs much more to raise their children because luxurious living “is in their DNA at this point.”
The former couple share sons Cayden, 16, and Hayes, 14, as well as daughter Grace, 13.
The couple confirmed to Page Six in September 2023 that they had reached “an amicable and mutually agreed resolution to all matters relating to their divorce proceedings.”
Although details are unknown, TMZ reported at the time that the “Field of Dreams” star agreed to pay her ex more than their original contract ordered.
Since then, he has apparently moved on with singer Jewel.
The couple was spotted mingling during a fundraising trip to the British Virgin Islands in November 2023 for Jewel’s Inspiring Children Foundation.
The following month, TMZ obtained photos of Costner with his arms wrapped around the Grammy winner’s waist.
“You could tell they were trying to be discreet, but anyone who saw them could tell something was going on,” an eyewitness to their week-long trip together told the outlet.
“They were affectionate, and when they were together it was like they both lit up,” another person said.