Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Christine Baumgartner, Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, is engaged to former neighbor Josh Connor after finalising her divorce last year. The engagement comes months after their rumored romance and Christine’s high-profile child support battle with Costner.Christine Baumgartner, Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, is engaged to former neighbor Josh Connor after finalising her divorce last yearKevin Costner’s ex Christine Baumgartner is engaged to their former neighbour Josh Connor. The 50-year-old handbag designer and the ‘Yellowstone’ actor, 70, split in May 2023 and had their divorce finalised in February last year after 18 years of marriage and three children together, Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14.It was reported in July 2023, that Christine was moving out of the family home in Santa Barbara, following claims that a pre-nuptial agreement stipulated that she had a set number of days to vacate the property after filing for divorce. She was then said to be temporarily staying at a house nearby.But Christine is now set to wed her financier significant other, after he got down on one knee in Santa Barbara last weekend. A source close to the couple told PEOPLE : “It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee. Christine was expecting an intimate dinner for two, but Josh had other plans, and the couple are said to be ‘excited for their future together’.”The source added: “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.”Late last year, Christine was said to be feeling “so happy” in the relationship. A source said in December: “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. They’re so in love. It’s been a very natural and positive step forward for Christine.” The engagement comes months after their rumored romance and Christine’s high-profile child support battle with Costner(Image: NDZ/STAR MAX/IPx)After the child support hearing Kevin confessed to reporters outside the court room that he was in a ‘horrible place'(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Christine and Josh were first spotted together in Hawaii in July 2023, fuelling speculation about a possible romance. A month later, Christine’s lawyer insisted at a child support hearing that her client and Josh were pals, and “nothing more than that”. Kevin was ordered to pay Christine $63,209 in monthly child support after their divorce was finalised last year. She had originally asked for $248,000 per month.After the child support hearing Kevin confessed to reporters outside the court room that he was in a “horrible place.” He told Access Hollywood : “This is a horrible place to be, but this is where we’re at. It feels so bad. We’re talking about somebody I love on the other side. I just can’t.”At the time a representative for the former couple shared a joint statement with Mirror, that said: “Kevin and Christine Costner have come to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues pertaining to their divorce proceedings.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
