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In the last few days, Kevin Costner’s name has made news on several fronts, both personal and professional, highlighting a dramatic and transitional season in his life. The most visible headline: Costner’s ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, remarried on October 18 in Santa Barbara. According to People, she wed fiancé Josh Connor—formerly a neighbor of the Costners—at an intimate vineyard ceremony attended by close friends and family. This comes just over a year and a half after her very public divorce from Costner was finalized in early 2024. Their split and Christine’s now-public romance with Connor, who was repeatedly mentioned in the divorce proceedings, has kept Costner’s personal life in the spotlight. The New York Post and Page Six both previously reported rumors that Costner suspected there was more between Christine and Josh before they went public, with sources noting that Josh had been Christine’s emotional anchor during her split from Kevin. For listeners tracking significant biographical arcs, this second marriage closes a chapter in Costner’s lengthy 18-year marriage that produced three children and saw its own share of tabloid drama and legal wrangling.
On the professional side, Costner faces renewed scrutiny and legal challenges. According to a recent update from The Hollywood Reporter, his legal attempt to dismiss a lawsuit from stunt performer Devyn LaBella has failed in key respects, with a California judge allowing eight claims—including serious allegations of hostile workplace misconduct on the set of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2—to proceed to trial. LaBella alleges violations of industry consent standards during an unscripted rehearsal scene directed by Costner. Costner has denied all accusations, calling them "absolutely false." This ongoing litigation, along with lawsuits from vendors over unpaid Horizon production bills, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, could have long-term implications for his reputation and financial stability.
Professionally, Costner has kept a low social media profile amid these storms, but he recently appeared at the University of San Francisco’s Silk Speaker Series, where he shared personal stories with students and faculty, according to the University of San Francisco. Insiders told Page Six that, following disappointing box office returns for Horizon and his dispute-laden exit from Yellowstone, Costner is now pitching a new docuseries about deep-sea treasure hunting, building on his lifelong passion for adventure and oceanography.
Other recent cultural mentions focus on reflections of Costner’s past career choices: Entertainment Weekly ran an interview with wellness icon Susan Powter, who revealed she once turned down a part in Costner’s infamous Waterworld.
All in, this period marks a reshaping of Costner’s public image—buffeted by legal trouble, career pivots, and the final close of a nearly two-decade marriage. Thanks for listening to Kevin Costner Biography Flash. Subscribe so you never miss an update, and search the term "Biography Flash" for more great Biographies.
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