Kevin Costner has been in the spotlight for decades as a musician and actor.
The Hollywood heartthrob also faced scandalous cheating rumors for years, all of which he vehemently denied.
With that combination, it’s understandable why he might have wanted to wait before tying the knot again.
Although Christine Baumgartner married Costner back in the early aughts, she’s managed to keep a low profile.
Nevertheless, she’s had an interesting life beyond that of simply being the Hollywood actor’s supportive wife.
She became a model after college
Christine Baumgartner has proven she has both beauty and brains.
She attended college in Fullerton at California State University, earning herself a degree in business.
With beautiful blonde locks and an angular facial structure, it’s no wonder it worked for her.
Hey, when you’ve got it, flaunt it.
I use a computer quite a bit and travel a lot.
He told me I should take it to the next step and he’d help me."
Baumgartner launched her business, Cat Bag Couture, with a friend in 2004.
I did not realize that was like an insult to a woman."
The couple worked things out and finally found their way to one another but not without some difficulties.
After dating for some time, she finally drew a line in the sand in 2002.
When you come to your senses, come back to me.'
And I did."
That crushed me," he said.
Costner said he asked himself, “Are you gonna miss life?
Are you gonna miss love, because you’re afraid?
In June 2003, Costner popped the big question and, of course, Baumgartner said yes.
The couple’s wedding took place in September of 2004 on Costner’s ranch in Aspen, Colorado.
After they said their “I do’s,” the newlyweds went for a canoe ride.
“People worried about my dress, but it was so romantic.
Kevin paddled me into a private world,” she said.
Costner has been a father many times and for many years, but these are Baumgartner’s only children.
I don’t even know if it made any sense to them.”
I really want to be there for every single moment that I can."
Baumgartner responded, “That’s a big question.”
She then added slyly, “I can’t tell you the best part.”
Costner was a presenter at the show and Baumgartner was supportively by his side.
Costner added that the family unit has grown over quarantine as well.
A spokesperson representing Paramount web link toldVariety, “We have no news to report.
However, a source toldRadarOnlinethat Baumgartner may have asked him to pull out of the show.
Whatever the reason, Costner did decide to leave the popular series.
In early May 2023,Entertainment Tonightconfirmed that Season 5 will be his last.
“I have a go at stay relevant because I have three kids I play with.
I play hard and I attempt to take care of myself.
I have a beautiful wife and I don’t want her to look anywhere else,” he said.
Costner added, “I want to be something for her.
I want to stay interested in life.”
When speaking withParadeback in 2012, Costner was asked to share the key to making his marriage work.
“Maybe it’s the ability to say you’re sorry,” he mused.
“I know that sounds so simple.
you’re gonna wanna, even when you think you’re in the right.”
Baumgartner and Costner plan on seeking joint custody of the children, TMZ confirmed.
“It’s really knocked a hole in their family life,” a source alleged toRadarOnlinein February.
