Kevin Costner, 71, was recently photographed grocery shopping with an unidentified woman near his $145 million California compound. The actor appeared in high spirits and was described as "extremely affectionate" with his companion during the outing at an Albertsons store in Santa Barbara.
The sighting comes after Costner's contentious divorce from Christine Baumgartner, which was finalized in February 2024. The legal proceedings revealed significant financial details about their household spending and led to Costner's departure from the hit series "Yellowstone."
During the divorce, Costner was ordered to pay Baumgartner $63,209 in monthly child support for their three children and a personal sum of $1.5 million. The filings also detailed extensive expenses, including costs associated with their properties in California and Colorado, which totaled millions annually.
Last year, reports suggested Costner was in a "private and casual" relationship with filmmaker Kelly Noonan Gores. However, the recent public display with a new companion has fueled further speculation about his current romantic life.
Costner's career has included acclaimed roles such as his portrayal of John Dutton in "Yellowstone" and his work on films like "Dances with Wolves," for which he won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director. His departure from "Yellowstone" was reportedly due to a negotiation over filming schedules for his ongoing "Horizon" project.
Baumgartner has since remarried, tying the knot with financier Josh Connor in October 2023. The details of Costner's recent outing offer a glimpse into his personal life following a period of significant marital and professional transition.