Christine Baumgartner, former model and handbag designer, is officially engaged to financier Josh Connor, marking a new chapter after her 18-year marriage to actor Kevin Costner.
The engagement took place on January 26 during an intimate dinner in Santa Barbara, where Connor proposed as the couple enjoyed a quiet moment on the beach. According to sources, the setting was serene, with few people around due to impending rain.
Baumgartner, 50, and Connor, who were friends before dating, have been seen together frequently, including a recent Christmas shopping trip in New York.
Baumgartner and Costner, 70, finalized their divorce in February 2024 amidst disputes over child support. They share three children: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14.
Costner has been linked to several women since the split, including country singer Jewel, although he clarified they never dated. He was also spotted at a party with Jennifer Lopez, who is a fan of his series Yellowstone.
In a rare public display, Costner shared a picture with six of his seven children in December, expressing gratitude for the memories made together.