Christine Baumgartner | Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner | Source: Getty Images
- Christine Baumgartner, the wife of Kevin Costner, was seen without her wedding ring.
- This comes after the two broke the news about their divorce just days ago.
- The news was a shock to Costner and to the rest of the world.
Christine Baumgartner, wife of famous actor Kevin Costner was spotted without her wedding ring. This comes after news broke that she filed for divorce, ending her marriage of 18 years.
Baumgartner and Costner share three children together; this was the first time she was seen since filing for divorce. The mother of three was out in Santa Barbara running errands.
The news came as a shock to fans, so much so that fans speculated that Baumgartner had been using her husband of 18 years for money.
Pegging off that, one Facebook user said, "She's 49, he's almost 70. Not a shocker that she realized its time to jet make a payday and find a younger guy. "
Christine Baumgartner in California in 2003 | Source: Getty Images
In addition to speculations that the separation is based on the financial gain of Baumgartner, another commenter accused the actor of cheating on his wife with the show "Yellowstone."
The Facebook user claimed that Costner could not keep up with the TV series production and maintain a stable household. They added that Baumgartner wanted his money.
Why Are Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner Getting a Divorce?
According to reports, Baumgartner filed for divorce on May 1, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. However, it has also been reported that Costner was just as surprised about his separation as the rest of the world.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in California in 2022 | Source: Getty Images
To prove it, the actor team released a statement, "It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action."
But the team still asked for the family of five to be given privacy as they navigate this new life. So far, from what has been stated in the media, the two are on the same page, especially regarding their children.
The mother of three and her actor husband have both filed for joint custody. Baumgartner is also not asking for spousal support, which will reportedly only be paid according to the prenup agreement.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in Aspen, Colorado in 2004 | Source: Getty Images
However, according to TMZ, the prenup leaves Baumgartner with nothing. All she needs is to pack up her bags and vacate all of Costner's homes, but their main house was in Santa Barbra.
Costner has taken the precaution of a prenup because his last divorce reportedly cost him $80 million. So he and his wife went through marriage without owning anything together, meaning the bag designer left with what she came with it.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in New York in 2016 | Source: Getty Images
Despite what looks like will end up as a clean separation, reports state that the actor is devasted by the news, mainly because he did not see the divorce coming.
Who Is Kevin Costner's Estranged Wife?
Baumgartner is a bag designer who works under the brand Cat Bag Couture, which can be found in many boutiques next to the former couple's home in Santa Barbra.
She once spoke about how she got into the business. She said she drew a few designs and showed them to Costner. He loved them and believed they would be worth selling. Baumgartner loved fashion and adored it even more when it was functional. So within no time, Costner made things happen for her.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in Monte Carlo in 2000 | Source: Getty Images
When the two met and discussed business, Costner was still married to his first wife, Cindy Silva. But their first meeting was at a golf course where Costner was filming the 1996 romantic comedy "Tin Cup."
However, when the actor divorced his first wife, he dated Bridget Rooney, and they welcomed a child. But their brief relationship ended in 1998.
Coicendetaley, Baumgartner, and Costner ran into each other at a restaurant and exchanged numbers. The "Yellowstone" star said he would call her in two weeks which he later learned was an offensive thing to say to a woman.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in California in 2003 | Source: Getty Images
After running into each other in 2003, the two married in 2004 in a fairytale wedding. The ceremony was held at the 160-acre home in Aspen, and Costner arrived in a horse-driven carriage while the designer made a grand entrance in a green vintage truck.
The former couple lived in Colorado at the beginning of their marriage, but they left and moved to Santa Barbara. Although things were looking up for the couple, it was revealed that Baumgartner almost broke up with the actor.
Despite their 20-year age difference Baumgartner was vocal about wanting children from their early dating days, so when it looked like the actor was not board, she was willing to leave.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in Madrid in 2005 | Source: Getty Images
Costner realized he was unwilling to lose his wife over his fears, so three years after tying the knot, they welcomed their son, Cayden Wyatt, then their second son Hayes Logan and daughter Grace Avery.
But what makes their divorce an even bigger surprise was that the couple had said their relationship got stronger during quarantine.
Baumgartner took the initiative to home-school their children, which helped because she said Costner struggled to do things virtually.
Kevin Costner in California in 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The actor happily said, "Our partnership has really come into focus about what we do for each other and how we deal with our family." But after 18 years of marriage, the couple has gone their separate ways.
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