Current:Home > ScamsKevin Costner and Estranged Wife Christine Baumgartner Settle Divorce After Months-Long Battle -Quantum Capital Pro
Kevin Costner and Estranged Wife Christine Baumgartner Settle Divorce After Months-Long Battle
Charles H. Sloan View
Date:2025-04-06 19:34:15
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner are putting on a united front after a bumpy breakup.
Four months after the Yellowstone actor's wife filed to end their 18-year marriage, the exes confirmed to E! News Sept. 19 that they "have come to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues pertaining to their divorce proceedings."
The decision may come as a surprise to many who've followed the duo's legal battle in recent weeks. In fact, Costner—who's been at odds with Baumgartner over monthly child support payments for their kids Cayden, 16, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 13—recently called the proceedings "a horrible place to be."
"It feels so bad," he told Access Hollywood after a court hearing Sept. 1, "we're talking about somebody I love on the other side...I just can't."
Despite being on opposite ends of the courtroom, the 68-year-old did share that he still has love for his 49-year-old ex.
The former couple—who tied the knot in 2004—first announced their divorce in May.
"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 spokesperson for Costner told E! News in a May 2 statement. "We ask that his, Christine's and their children's privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time."
(In addition to his kids with Baumgartner, Costner also shares Annie, 39, and Lily, 37, and Joe, 35, with first wife Cindy Silva. He and former girlfriend Bridget Rooney are also parents to 26-year-old son Liam.)
Shortly after their breakup was announced, Costner and Baumgartner's costly legal battle began. In July, a judge temporarily ordered the Oscar winner to pay Baumgartner $129,755 per month, according to documents obtained by TMZ at the time.
However, by early September, Costner's monthly payments were formally decreased to $63,209.
"Support greater than $63,209 per month is disguised spousal support," Judge Thomas Anderle shared of his decision, via Fox News Digital. "Christine will have her opportunity to convince the Court that she is entitled to spousal support."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (98767)
Related
- Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
- Chef Michael Chiarello's fatal allergic reaction reveals allergies’ hidden dangers
- Israel, Gaza and when your social media posts hurt more than help
- Are terrorists trying to enter the U.S. through the southern border? Here are the facts.
- Juan Soto praise of Mets' future a tough sight for Yankees, but World Series goal remains
- A train has derailed in India killing at least 1 passenger and injuring 30 others
- 70-year-old man reaches settlement with Roman Catholic diocese over sex abuse suffered at age 8
- What is Hamas? What to know about the group attacking Israel
- Why we love Bear Pond Books, a ski town bookstore with a French bulldog 'Staff Pup'
- Dominican Republic has partially reopened its border with Haiti. But a diplomatic crisis persists
Ranking
- Appeals court scraps Nasdaq boardroom diversity rules in latest DEI setback
- Panama, Costa Rica agree to a plan to speed migrants passing through from Darien Gap
- Incomes are falling in 17 states. Here's where Americans are falling furthest behind.
- 11 high school students arrested over huge brawl in middle of school day
- Arkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer
- Kansas escapes postseason ban, major penalties as IARP panel downgrades basketball violations
- 'Anointed liquidator': How Florida man's Home Depot theft ring led to $1.4M loss, prosecutors say
- Body of missing non-verbal toddler found in creek near his Clinton County, Michigan home
Recommendation
Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
Julia Fox opens up about Ye 'using' her, winning 'lottery' with 'Uncut Gems' role in new book
King Charles III to travel to Kenya for state visit full of symbolism
Suspect in pro cyclist’s shooting in Texas briefly runs from officers at medical appointment
Small twin
Female frogs fake their own death to avoid unwanted attention from males: Study
Confrontation led to fatal shooting at private party at Pennsylvania community center, police say
Memorial honors 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire deaths that galvanized US labor movement