Thu Jan 30 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Kevin Costner’s Ex-Wife Christine Baumgartner Engaged to Financier Josh Connor

**Santa Barbara, CA** – Christine Baumgartner, ex-wife of actor Kevin Costner, is engaged to her boyfriend, financier Josh Connor, PEOPLE confirms exclusively. The romantic proposal took place on a Santa Barbara beach on January 26th during what Baumgartner initially believed was a private dinner. Connor, 49, surprised his 50-year-old fiancée with a proposal as a storm approached, ensuring their privacy.

The couple, who first sparked romance rumors with a Hawaiian getaway in July 2023, have been dating since early 2024. Sources close to Baumgartner describe their relationship as having a strong foundation built on friendship and shared values. Friends and family have expressed overwhelming support for the couple, noting Baumgartner’s happiness and the positive impact the relationship has had on her life. The engagement follows Baumgartner’s finalized divorce from Costner in February 2024 after an 18-year marriage. The former couple shares three children. Details regarding the upcoming wedding remain undisclosed.

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