Following his recent divorce from Christine Baumgartner, Kevin Costner is reportedly seeing director and author Kelly Noonan Gores, multiple sources have revealed. The couple, living about 100 miles apart in California, are spending time together but are not yet in a serious relationship.
Details of Their Growing Connection and Shared Social Circles
Costner, 70, resides in Carpinteria, California, while Noonan Gores, 46, lives in Manhattan Beach. According to sources, their relationship developed through mutual friends and frequent visits to Aspen, Colorado, where they have spent time together recently. Their connection remains casual as they continue to get to know each other.
They are hanging out casually and were connected by friends,
one source said. Another added,
They both frequent Aspen often and have mutual friend groups,
continuing,
They have been getting to know each other and seeing each other casually when they can.
Kevin Costner’s Personal Life and Family Commitments
Kevin Costner was married to Christine Baumgartner from September 2004 until February 2024. Together, they share three children: sons Cayden, 18, Hayes, 16, and daughter Grace, 15. Prior to that, Costner had three children with his first wife, Cindy Silva: daughters Annie, 41, Lily, 39, and son Joe, 37. He is also the father of Liam, 28, from a previous relationship with Bridget Rooney.
Throughout his difficult divorce, Costner emphasized maintaining his role as a devoted father, with the court granting joint custody of their children. The actor was ordered to pay Baumgartner over $63,000 monthly in child support.
You just do it. You just keep talking, you keep coaching [the kids], you keep interested in what they’re interested in,
Costner shared in an interview with People magazine in June 2024.
Kevin Costner’s Expectations for Future Relationships
Also in June 2024, Costner expressed his hopes for a new partner during an interview with Fox News, stating his desire for someone who feels fully loved and encouraged in their best self.
A person who wants to be loved, and they … feel like they’re at their very best, and that love helps that and doesn’t hinder it.
Updates on Christine Baumgartner and Kelly Noonan Gores’ Recent Life Events
Christine Baumgartner has moved forward since the divorce, becoming engaged in January to Josh Connor, a former neighbor shared with Costner. Meanwhile, Kelly Noonan Gores announced her own divorce from billionaire businessman Alec Gores in December 2024, after marrying in October 2016. The former couple share a daughter named Riley, who is six years old.
Reflecting on her separation, Noonan Gores described the emotional challenges she faced on her podcast, expressing deep respect and love for her ex-husband despite the breakup.
It was excruciating. Even though I initiated the conversation, neither of us wanted this, and it was extremely heartbreaking,
she stated on her Heal with Kelly podcast. She added,
This is not for a lack of love. I love this man deeply and madly and tremendously and have so much respect for him. So grateful for everything I have learned, everything that he has taught me and just the adventures and the growth that we’ve had together. He truly was my best friend.
What Lies Ahead for Kevin Costner and Kelly Noonan Gores
As both Kevin Costner and Kelly Noonan Gores navigate new chapters in their personal lives after significant relationships have ended, their casual dating status indicates a cautious but hopeful approach. Their shared time in Aspen and overlapping social groups suggest potential for their connection to develop, while maintaining respect for their individual circumstances and families.
For Costner, balancing fatherhood with personal happiness remains a priority, as he focuses on supporting his children and exploring new partnerships with care. Meanwhile, Noonan Gores appears to be embracing a similarly thoughtful path, managing the complexities of her recent divorce while co-parenting their young daughter Riley.
