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Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, is set to walk down the aisle again – with his former friend.
The 50-year-old ended her relationship to the Yellowstone actor, 70, in 2023, after 18 years of marriage.
In the wake of their split, last year she was linked to their former neighbor, Josh Connor, who previously lived beside the exes in Montecito, California.
It has been claimed that the budding couple have taken their relationship to the next level, after the financier got down on one knee.
According to People Magazine, the 49-year-old popped the question during a private, romantic dinner in Santa Barbara on January 26.
The mom-of-three was thought to be taken by surprise over the sweet moment on the beach.
‘It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee,’ an insider told the outlet.
‘They spent Christmas in New York together last month, where it all began. They are both over the moon and excited for their future together.’
Christine and Josh are said to have met through their daughters, who have been close for years, and sparked a ‘strong friendship’ themselves.
They grew their connection after finding themselves in the ‘same place in their lives’, and are ‘having a lot of fun together’.
Just last month, a source told People Magazine: ‘Christine and Josh’s relationship started as a friendship, so they have a really strong foundation.
‘They share the same values, and she feels so happy and supported in this new relationship.
‘Anyone who knows Christine knows how she has dedicated her life to her family. They do a lot together, and caring for her kids has remained very focus this whole time.
‘Her friends and family have been incredibly supportive of her relationship with Josh, and everyone can tell how happy they are together. Now, everyone wants to know when and where the wedding will be!’
Christine’s separation from Kevin was reportedly finalized in September, after nearly two decades of marriage.
The pair dated for around four years before they tied the knot in 2004 – and went on to welcome Cayden, Hayes and Grace together, while the Bodyguard actor is also dad to four kids from previous relationships.
She filed to end their romance officially in 2023, and cited irreconcilable differences in the divorce documents – with the Bodyguard actor’s reps confirming their split shortly after.
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