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Christine Baumgartner’s Engagement to Former Neighbor Follows Contentious Kevin Costner Divorce

Christine Baumgartner, the former model and handbag designer, is reportedly engaged to financier Josh Connor. The proposal occurred on January 26 during a dinner in Santa Barbara, with a source revealing to People magazine that Connor got down on one knee on a nearly empty beach as rain approached.

This engagement follows Baumgartner’s high-profile and contentious divorce from “Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner. Their separation involved significant disputes over finances, property, and the validity of their prenuptial agreement. While Costner ultimately agreed to pay slightly more than their prenup directed, the settlement was considerably less than what Baumgartner had initially sought.

Interestingly, Baumgartner and Connor’s acquaintance dates back to her marriage to Costner, as Connor was a neighbor and friend to the couple. Media speculation about a romantic involvement between Baumgartner and Connor emerged during the divorce proceedings, intensifying after they were photographed looking comfortable together in Hawaii in July 2023. Although Us Weekly reported Baumgartner denied a romantic relationship with Connor in court in August 2023, stating they were merely friends, a friend confirmed to People in January 2024 that they had indeed begun dating.

Sources close to Baumgartner emphasize her unwavering dedication to her family. “Anyone who knows Christine knows how she has dedicated her life to her family. They do a lot together, and caring for her kids has remained very focus this whole time,” a source shared with People. Friends and family are said to be incredibly supportive of her relationship with Josh, noting their shared happiness and eagerly anticipating details of their upcoming wedding.

Meanwhile, Kevin Costner has primarily focused on his professional endeavors since the divorce. He has been busy working on his multi-part Western epic, “Horizon: An American Saga,” which achieved streaming success on Netflix after its theatrical release. Costner has not confirmed any new romantic relationships amidst various dating rumors.