Kevin Costner promotes his new movie project while divorcing Christine Baumgartner, who allegedly has an issue with the actor’s busy work habits.
“We’re involved in the production of #HorizonFilm and I have to tell you, I haven’t felt this way about any movie since we did ‘Dancing With Wolves’.” On Wednesday, there was a director’s chair with “Horizon” printed on fabric.
A source told Page Six that the “Bodyguard” star was “stunned” when Costner’s estranged wife filed for divorce on May 2 after 18 years of marriage.
“Kevin is very surprised by what Christine has done, he obviously doesn’t want a divorce and will take her back.”
Another insider said that Baumgartner, who shared Cayden (16) with Hayes (14) and his daughter Grace (12) with Costner, was “unhappy” with the work habits surrounding the actor’s lead role in the Western drama “Yellowstone.” It will make its finale after its fifth season.
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“Kevin isn’t around much during filming. His absence has been very difficult for him.”
The source also claimed that Costner was “obsessed” with directing, producing and starring in “Horizon” – which the actor also personally finances under his production company Territory Pictures.
Another insider familiar with the situation said Costner’s success with “Yellowstone” with his new movie “probably distracted him from his family more than he thought.”
“Kevin has been away for quite some time due to the time required for filming, the popularity of ‘Yellowstone’ and other projects. He is in demand, referring to the Western series and his latest project.”
First announced in January 2022, Costner’s upcoming Western is the first in 20 years since his directorial debut, “Open Range,” in 2003.
This isn’t the first time the actor has taken the hot seat with marriages. Costner had a hefty $80 million divorce with his ex-wife Cindy Silva in 1994, which he allegedly ended due to serial infidelity.
However, an old friend of Costner’s told us “there were no cheating issues.”
Cotster shares Silva with daughters Annie (38) and Lily (36) and son Joe (34) with ex-girlfriend Bridget Rooney and 27-year-old son Liam.