Christine Baumgartner Finds Love with Kevin Costner's Former Friend Josh Connor

The handbag designer and mother of three enjoys a romantic NYC dinner with her boyfriend after finalizing her divorce from the actor in 2023.

Christine Baumgartner, Kevin Costner's ex-wife, is in a committed relationship with Josh Connor, a financier and former friend of Costner.
The couple was photographed during a romantic dinner at Il Totano in New York City's West Village, revisiting the city where their relationship reportedly began a year ago.
Baumgartner, 50, finalized her divorce from Costner in September 2023 after 18 years of marriage, during which she prioritized her children despite challenges in the relationship.
Sources describe Baumgartner as 'beyond happy' in her new relationship with Connor, who shares her values and understands her experiences as a divorced parent.
The pair is currently spending time in New York City, enjoying holiday activities such as Christmas shopping for Baumgartner's three children, whom she shares with Costner.