Kevin Costner doesn't want to mention his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner's new romance with ex-neighbor Josh Conner.
The “Yellowstone” alum told paparazzi on Thursday at LAX when asked if he had any thoughts about Mr. Baumgartner, 49, dating a “neighbor,” according to the footage. There's no one there,” he said. Retrieved from Entertainment Tonight.
The photographer tried to reframe the question, but Mr. Costner refused to answer further.
Paparazzi continued to pepper the Field of Dreams star, 69, as he and his team waited for the elevator, making him grin before the doors closed.
Costner and the handbag designer, 49, settled their controversial divorce in September after months of feuding over spousal and child support issues.
Over the summer, Ms. Baumgartner was in court during divorce proceedings, denying that she was romantically involved with Ms. Connor, who was seen vacationing with her in Hawaii.
But a few months later, a source confirmed to People that Baumgartner and Connor were dating.
“Josh was just a friend at first,” a friend of Baumgartner's told the magazine.
“[Christine] I like being with him. He is her divorced father and understands what she has been through. ”
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It is said that the two bonded over their “life on the sea and beaches.”
“That's what makes Christine happy,” the friend added.
Costner, a former model, initially denied dating Conor, but he is said to have realized they were more than just friends.
“Kevin had strong suspicions that something was going on between Christine and Josh,” the source said. told Us Weekly.
“Near them [bond] There was a real elephant in the room. ”
The “Highwaymen” star also moved on, building a relationship with singer Jewel.
“Christine doesn't think she can complain about Kevin,” the source added. “Josh has been Christine's rock throughout the divorce ordeal. If Kevin has a problem with that, it's his fault.”
