Kevin Costner’s ex, Christine Baumgartner, married former family friend Josh Conner

Kevin Costner’s ex-wife Christine Baumgartner has remarried two years after filing for divorce.

After the handbag designer first met Josh Connor in July 2023, they tied the knot on Saturday at the Santa Ynez Ranch in Santa Barbara, California with 100 of their fans in attendance. the people.

The couple’s engagement was announced in January, a source close to them revealed the people The proposal was also made in Santa Barbara.

“It was pouring rain, so there was hardly anyone else on the beach when Josh got down on one knee,” a source told the publication at the time.

Baumgartner was taken aback by the offer at the time, apparently expecting her to have a hearty dinner with him instead.

“They spent Christmas together in New York last month, which is where it all started,” the source said at the time. They are both over the moon and excited for their future together.

Baumgartner was married to a family friend before dating yellow stone The 18-year-old star has three children together, Kaden, 18, Hayes, 16, and Grace, 15. Costner also has four other children from previous relationships.

The former model filed for divorce in May 2023, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split, and set their separation date as April 11, 2023.

Costner’s rep released a statement shortly after the divorce.

“It is with great regret that circumstances beyond his control have resulted in Mr. Costner entering a marital dissolution,” his rep said. Fox News In May 2023. “We want her, Christine and their children’s privacy to be respected as they go through this difficult time.”

The couple continued their lengthy divorce proceedings, with court documents showing in July 2023 that Baumgartner was allegedly seeking $248,000 in monthly child support. At the time, she hadn’t even vacated her and Costner’s California beach home, which her ex-wife had violated their maternity agreement.

Conner drew attention to the couple’s legal battle during a child support hearing in August 2023, where an attorney reiterated that the couple were friends and “nothing more than that.”

A source said the people In December: “Kristen and Josh’s relationship started out as a friendship, so they have a really strong foundation.”

“They share the same values, and she feels happy and supported in this new relationship. They love each other very much. It’s a natural and positive step for Christians.”

In February 2024, Costner and Baumgartner’s divorce was finalized, although details of their financial settlement were not disclosed. According to the documents shared the peopleA court requested that both parties be exempted from participating in a court-ordered joint parenting class. It comes after Baumgartner and Costner agreed to joint custody of their three children and settled several ongoing disputes in their September 2023 divorce.