“Kevin Costner ‘Casually Dating’ Someone New, Two Years After Divorcing Christine Baumgartner”
Kevin Costner is no longer single, with reports confirming that he is now “casually” dating Kelly Noonan Gores, the former wife of billionaire Alex Gores. This development comes more than a year after the Oscar-winning actor’s high-profile split from Christine Baumgartner, who has since become engaged to family friend Josh Connor.
Meanwhile, Costner is currently facing a sexual harassment lawsuit, filed by a stunt performer who claims she was coerced into participating in a violent, unscripted scene for his film Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2.
Kevin Costner’s Casual Relationship With Kelly Noonan Gores
Costner has reportedly grown close to Kelly Noonan Gores nearly two years after his tumultuous divorce from Baumgartner. Multiple sources confirm that the Yellowstone star is “casually” seeing the documentary filmmaker, though it’s still unclear if there’s anything romantic developing between them.
“They’re spending time together, casually, and were introduced by mutual friends,” an insider shared.
Although Costner lives in Carpinteria, California, and Gores resides in Manhattan Beach, their bond has grown, with the pair even spending time together in Colorado. According to the source, their relationship is still “not serious,” but they often cross paths in Aspen and share mutual friends. “They’re getting to know each other when they can.”
Kevin Costner’s Divorce From Christine Baumgartner
Since his divorce from Baumgartner in February 2024, Costner has mostly stayed single, despite rumors linking him to celebrities like Jewel and Jennifer Lopez.
Costner and Baumgartner married in September 2004 and were together for 18 years before their marriage ended. The couple shares three children: sons Cayden Wyatt and Hayes Logan, and daughter Grace Avery. Costner also has four older children from previous relationships: Annie, Lily, Joe, and Liam.
The divorce took an emotional toll on Costner, who has said it was “not anything he wanted.” If he could change things, he would. Following the split, the actor was ordered to pay Baumgartner $63,000 per month in child support. Despite the breakup, he still expresses care for her, stating, “Of course I still have love for her.”
Kevin Costner Responds to Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Away from his personal life, Costner is currently dealing with a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by stunt performer Devyn LaBella. LaBella alleges that she was forced to perform a violent, unscripted rape scene in Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2, without prior consent or proper safety protocols, including an intimacy coordinator.
LaBella, who was standing in for lead actress Ella Hunt, claims the scene was added on the spot by Costner, and the experience left her traumatized. She described the aftermath as feeling “shame, humiliation, and a complete lack of control.”
Costner Denies Allegations
Costner has strongly denied the claims, calling them “absolutely false.” In court filings, the actor pointed out that LaBella appeared to be happy with the scene. In fact, after filming, LaBella sent a message to a supervisor saying, “Thank you for these wonderful weeks! I learned so much, and I really appreciate you!” She also expressed satisfaction with how the shoot had unfolded, adding, “I’m really happy it worked out the way it did, too. Have a great rest of the shoot!”
As the legal battle continues, Costner has remained vocal in his defense, asserting that LaBella’s claims don’t align with the facts.
