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Christine Baumgartner Marries Financier Josh Connor in Santa Barbara Ceremony

The private event confirms her long-rumored relationship with a former neighbor of Kevin Costner.

Overview

  • Baumgartner wed Connor on October 18, 2025 at Santa Ynez Ranch in Santa Barbara in a gathering of about 100 guests, according to reports.
  • Her three children with Kevin Costner — Cayden, Hayes and Grace — were among those attending the ceremony.
  • Connor is a financier and co‑founder of Connor Capital SB who was previously a neighbor and close friend of Costner.
  • The couple were first seen together publicly in July 2023 in Hawaii, and People reported a beachside proposal in January 2024.
  • Baumgartner filed for divorce in May 2023 after 18 years of marriage, with coverage noting shared custody and a reported $63,000 monthly child‑support payment; Us Weekly also reported Costner later alleged a prenup breach that she denied.