Christine Baumgartner, the handbag designer, seems to be enjoying a blossoming new relationship with her boyfriend, Josh Connor. The couple was recently spotted on a romantic outing in Montecito, Calif., where they were seen walking arm in arm and stopping for green juices. Baumgartner, 50, and Connor opted for athleisure attire during their beverage run, with Baumgartner looking cozy in spandex, a white T-shirt, and a cropped jacket, while Connor sported a shirt with 'Sunny' on it and an 'LA' hat.
The relationship between Baumgartner and Connor began after Baumgartner finalized her divorce from Kevin Costner last September. Costner, the 'Yellowstone' star, reportedly had suspicions about Baumgartner's involvement with Connor before their split, as Connor used to be their neighbor. However, both Baumgartner and her attorney denied any allegations of infidelity during the divorce proceedings.
Costner, who described the end of his marriage as a 'crushing moment,' emphasized the importance of moving forward, especially as a father of seven children. He shares three of his seven kids with Baumgartner, and the former couple engaged in a lengthy court battle over child support. Baumgartner initially sought over $100,000 per month, but a judge ruled in favor of $63,000 per month. Despite the settlement, the legal disputes continued until they finalized their divorce in February.
Following the divorce, rumors circulated about Costner's relationship with singer Jewel, but Costner clarified that they were just friends and expressed his desire to maintain their friendship. He described Jewel as 'special' and emphasized the importance of not letting rumors affect their bond.
