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Hollywood star Kevin Costner has been making headlines recently, whether for his departure from the hit western dramaYellowstone, the launch of his new franchiseHorizon: An American Saga,or his divorce from ex-wife Christine Baumgartner, which was finalized earlier this year.
And the actor is again in the spotlight again after he was reportedly spotted with theBasic Instinctstar Sharon Stone. The two are said to have exchanged phone numbers following a rumored spark between them.
Kevin Costner and Sharon Stone Spark Rumors After Reportedly Exchanging Numbers
As perIn Touch Weekly, Kevin Costner andSharon Stonewere seen getting flirty at the Governors Awards in Hollywood, where sources described the chemistry between the two as undeniable, with“sparks flying.”
They also stated that the Oscar-nominated actress reportedly loved the attention and shared that she “winked” at Costner. Sources also suggested that they even“exchanged numbers”and reportedly“went home together.”
Stone has previously come out in support of theYellowstonestar amid his split from ex-wife Christine Baumgartner after she requested $160,000 a month in child support.
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The actress reportedly reflected on her own split from her ex-husband, Phil Bronstein,stating,“My ex thought the same.”The former couple got married in 1998 and later adopted a son Roan.
However, Bronstein filed for divorce in 2003 citing irreconcilable differences, and finalized their divorce in 2004. Though Stone soughtcustodyof their son,it was ultimately grantedto Bronstein in 2008.
Kevin Costner’s Split From His Ex-Wife Christine Baumgartner
After 18 years of marriage,Kevin Costnerand Christine Baumgartner finalized their divorce earlier this year. The actor, who has four kids from his previous relationships, shared three children with Baumgartner, two sons and a daughter.
Initially, Baumgartner sought joint custody of their children. However, tensions escalated when it wasreportedthat Costner claimed his ex-wife refused to leave their home, despite their prenuptial agreement stipulating she had 30 days to vacate the propertyafter filing for divorce.
Things only intensified after it was revealed that Baumgartner requested $248,000 a month in child support. Costner called the amount“highly inflated and unsubstantiated”in court documents obtained byPeople.
Following the court’s order for her to move out, Costneroffered$51,940 per month in child support, which Baumgartner deemed“completely inappropriate.”
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Her attorney, John Rydell,statedthat living a luxurious lifestyle was“in their DNA,”referring to the children. Baumgartner also became emotional in court. Ultimately, Costner wasorderedto pay $63,209 per month in child support.
In February 2024, the couple reached a divorce settlement, with both receiving joint custody of their children. Following the split, Costner wasrumoredto be involved with a singer-songwriter, Jewel, though he denied the rumors.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
