Christine Baumgartner Marries Josh Connor in Santa Barbara Wedding
Christine Baumgartner and Josh Connor have officially tied the knot.
People confirmed that the pair solemnized their union on Saturday, October 18, at the picturesque Santa Ynez Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. An intimate gathering of slightly more than 100 guests witnessed the open-air ceremony, which commenced before dusk.
The 51-year-old Baumgartner captivated onlookers in an exquisite custom Mira Zwillinger gown adorned with intricately hand-embroidered floral details, later transitioning into a sleek white satin Lihi Hod strapless number for the evening's festivities. Connor, also at 51, looked dapper in a perfectly fitted custom black tuxedo.
Baumgartner's connection to the financier emerged following her divorce filing from estranged husband Kevin Costner in May 2023. She stated irreparable differences as the basis for their split after almost two decades as a married couple. (The former couple, whose divorce was finalized in 2024, are parents to sons Cayden, 18, and Hayes, 16, and daughter Grace, 15. Costner additionally has daughters Annie, 41, and Lily, 39, and son Joe, 37, with his previous wife Cindy Silva, alongside son Liam, 28, from his relationship with Bridget Rooney.)
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Connor, who was known to be a friend of Costner’s, was initially seen with Baumgartner in Hawaii during 2023. A month subsequent to their Hawaiian excursion, Baumgartner asserted under oath during her and Costner’s divorce hearings that her relationship with Connor was purely platonic. Costner, meanwhile, raised doubts about Baumgartner's fidelity following her petition for documents related to his financial holdings.
“The Respondent possesses no relevant records concerning ‘extramarital romantic relationships’ he participated in, as he did not engage in any,” stated legal filings acquired by Us in August 2023. Costner’s legal representatives further remarked that the actor “is unaware for certain if [Christine] pursued any ‘extramarital romantic relationships’ prior to their separation and, should she have, whether she utilized his funds or incurred any costs on his credit cards to support such dalliance(s).”
During 2024, numerous publications validated that Baumgartner and Connor were romantically involved. Following the revelation of the couple’s new romance, an insider exclusively informed Us Weekly that the 70-year-old Costner had pre-existing suspicions about their bond.
“Kevin harbored significant doubts that an affair was developing between Christine and Josh. Their undeniable closeness was an undeniable fact everyone knew but wouldn't discuss,” a source disclosed in 2024, specifying that the duo’s connection blossomed into a romance “not long ago.”
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“Christine believes Kevin has no legitimate grounds for grievance,” the informant clarified. “Josh served as Christine’s unwavering support system during the challenging divorce proceedings. If Kevin takes issue with that, it’s his own concern.”
In the subsequent year, People announced that Connor proposed marriage during an evening outing along the Santa Barbara coastline. The location was reportedly private, attributed to inclement, rainy conditions. Us contacted representatives for a statement at that juncture.
Us disclosed in August that Costner, concurrently, is in a relationship with writer and filmmaker Kelly Noonan Gores. “They are spending time together without serious commitment and were introduced through mutual acquaintances,” a source revealed.
Although Costner makes his home in Carpinteria, California, Noonan Gores, 46, lives in Manhattan Beach. The informant mentioned that their relationship remains “unserious” for now, though they have “passed time” together in Colorado.
“Both frequently visit Aspen and share common circles of friends,” the source imparted. “They are in the process of familiarizing themselves with one another and meeting informally whenever opportunities arise.”
Us contacted representatives for Costner and Noonan Gores for comment at that point.
