Kevin Costner's wife, Christine, files for divorce after 18 years of marriage
Kevin Costner and wife Christine Baumgartner attend the 2023 Oscars in Hollywood, Calif. (Photo: Getty Images)
Kevin Costner's wife, Christine, has filed for divorce from the Yellowstone star after more than 18 years of marriage.
"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," a rep for the Yellowstone star tells Yahoo Entertainment. "We ask that his, Christine's and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time."
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Christine filed paperwork to end the marriage on Monday and cited "irreconcilable differences." She is not seeking spousal support as a prenuptial agreement is in place. They share three children: Cayden, 15, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 12.
Kevin, 68, and Christine, 49, have been together for 25 years. They tied the knot at the actor's 160-acre ranch, The Dunbar, in Aspen, Colorado in 2004. They've kept their relationship and family out of the spotlight over the past two decades. In a rare interview about his personal life, the actor said the COVID-19 pandemic strengthened their relationship.
"Our partnership has really come into focus about what we do for each other and how we deal with our family," Kevin told People in 2020, adding he's "really comfortable with my family."
"Our house is like a river: You've just got to get into the flow of it," he continued. "And whatever you thought it was going to be, maybe it still can, but it's going to have to work with what the day brings."
Christine and Kevin first met on a golf course when the actor was rehearsing for 1996's Tin Cup, per People. He was still technically married to his first wife, Cindy Silva, with whom he shares three grown children. The two split in 1994 and, according to Forbes, they had one of the most expensive divorces in history as the actor reportedly paid out as much as $80 million in a settlement. In 1998, Kevin and Christine reconnected and have been together ever since.
News of the divorce comes as the actor is involved in a bitter dispute with Yellowstone producers that could end the Western series, which ranks as the most popular streaming show.
Istri Kevin Costner, Christine, mengajukan gugatan cerai setelah 18 tahun menikah
Kevin Costner dan istrinya Christine Baumgartner menghadiri Oscar 2023 di Hollywood, California (Foto: Getty Images)
Istri Kevin Costner, Christine, telah mengajukan gugatan cerai dari bintang Yellowstone setelah lebih dari 18 tahun menikah.
"Dengan sangat sedih bahwa keadaan di luar kendalinya telah terjadi yang mengakibatkan Mr. Costner harus berpartisipasi dalam tindakan pembubaran pernikahan," kata perwakilan bintang Yellowstone kepada Yahoo Entertainment. "Kami meminta privasinya, Christine, dan anak-anak mereka dihormati saat mereka menjalani masa sulit ini."
Menurut dokumen yang diperoleh TMZ, Christine mengajukan dokumen untuk mengakhiri pernikahan pada hari Senin dan mengutip "perbedaan yang tidak dapat didamaikan." Dia tidak mencari dukungan pasangan karena perjanjian pranikah sudah ada. Mereka berbagi tiga anak: Cayden, 15, Hayes, 14, dan Grace, 12.
Kevin, 68, dan Christine, 49, telah bersama selama 25 tahun. Mereka mengikat ikatan di peternakan aktor seluas 160 hektar, The Dunbar, di Aspen, Colorado pada tahun 2004. Mereka menjaga hubungan dan keluarga mereka dari sorotan selama dua dekade terakhir. Dalam wawancara langka tentang kehidupan pribadinya, aktor tersebut mengatakan pandemi COVID-19 memperkuat hubungan mereka.
"Kemitraan kami benar-benar menjadi fokus tentang apa yang kami lakukan untuk satu sama lain dan bagaimana kami menangani keluarga kami," kata Kevin Orang-orang pada tahun 2020, menambahkan dia "sangat nyaman dengan keluarga saya."
"Rumah kami seperti sungai: Anda harus masuk ke alirannya," lanjutnya. "Dan apa pun yang Anda pikirkan, mungkin masih bisa, tetapi itu harus bekerja dengan apa yang dibawa hari itu."
Christine dan Kevin pertama kali bertemu di lapangan golf ketika sang aktor sedang berlatih untuk Tin Cup tahun 1996, menurut People. Dia secara teknis masih menikah dengan istri pertamanya, Cindy Silva, dengan siapa dia berbagi tiga anak yang sudah dewasa. Keduanya berpisah pada tahun 1994 dan, menurut Forbes, mereka memiliki salah satu perceraian termahal dalam sejarah karena sang aktor dilaporkan membayar $ 80 juta sebagai penyelesaian. Pada tahun 1998, Kevin dan Christine terhubung kembali dan telah bersama sejak saat itu.
Berita perceraian muncul saat sang aktor terlibat dalam perselisihan pahit dengan produser Yellowstone yang dapat mengakhiri serial Barat, yang menempati peringkat sebagai acara streaming paling populer.