Kevin Costner was calm, cool, and collected at Warner Bros. CinemaCon — almost the opposite vibe of his divorce. When Costner and his ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, announced their separation in May 2023, they may have wanted to move forward amicably, but that’s not what happened. A month after their split became public news, TMZ claimed that the “Yellowstone” star was trying to kick his ex out of his house after she wouldn’t budge to move. The couple had reportedly agreed to a prenup condition that allowed Baumgartner to stay in the home 30 days after she announced the separation, and after that, she would have to live somewhere else. But Baumgartner had overstayed her welcome, despite Costner giving her more than a million dollars in their prenup.
Child support was also another bump in the split, as the couple share three children. Baumgartner was reportedly looking to be paid over $160,000 dollars a month for child support. The complex situation went to court, and Baumgartner explained her reasoning for asking for such a heavy payout, saying that cost “is our lifestyle, it’s how we lived.” Ultimately, the judge sided with Costner, who is now paying over $60,000 a month. The two had a messy divorce; “Yellowstone” may have been to blame, but you wouldn’t be able to tell as the actor took the carpet at CinemaCon. Although his new look may be questionable, Costner looks as chill as ever.
