It’s highly likely Kevin Costner will be hoping for a calmer 2024 than his 2023 turned out to be.
At 68, the acting legend is no stranger to the press, nor to stories and speculation about his doings and deeds circulating online.
Yet even by the standards of a verified Hollywood A-lister, last year turned out to be quite the rollercoaster ride for Costner.
Much was said about his decision to leave hit-show Yellowstone, but any and all controversy on that front was surely drowned out by the news of his separation from longtime partner Christine Baumgartner.
The actor was said to have been shocked by the news that his wife was filing for divorce, initiating a tumultuous period wherein the couple faced off against one another in court.
Costner and Baumgartner were married for 18 years before the latter filed for divorce on May 1, 2023 citing “irreconcilable differences.” Costner was reportedly stunned by her decision to do so.
Fast forward to the end of 2023, however, and it appeared as though Costner was making moves to put his former marriage firmly in the rearview mirror. According to reports, the Yellowstone star has entered a relationship with singer Jewel – the two were recently snapped together on Richard Branson’s Necker Island at a tennis fundraiser for the Inspiring Children Foundation.
It can be assumed that Costner would prefer to fly somewhat under the radar in 2024, but it should come as no surprise that he became a talking point after presenting an award at the Golden Globes last weekend.
Costner teamed up with America Ferrera to present the award for Best Female Actor in a Television Series: Musical or Comedy (the winner of which was Ayo Edebiri from The Bear).