Kevin Costner, the famed ‘Yellowstone’ star, and Christine Baumgartner, his wife of 18 years, have finally resolved their contentious divorce, TMZ reveals. Their journey, filled with drama, came to an unexpected twist this weekend.
Insiders have hinted that Christine might have landed a deal even sweeter than their initial prenup agreement. While specifics are kept under wraps, it was earlier suggested by a judge that if Christine contested the prenup, she’d owe the seasoned actor a staggering $1 million and bear his legal expenses.
However, in a surprising move, Christine, the elegant 48-year-old handbag designer, accepted the terms outlined in a mysterious three-page letter. Whispers are also circulating that her hefty demand of $850,000 for legal fees vanished from the deal.
Diving deeper into the couple’s dispute, Kevin’s proposal for child support for their three children was settled at a monthly sum of $63,209. This figure is a stark contrast to Christine’s initial ask of $175,057 – which she later dropped to $161,592, justifying their children’s luxury-inclined lifestyle, as they’ve always known the perks of extravagant getaways and private jet sojourns.
Costner, recalling the challenging court battles, confessed to ‘Access Hollywood’ about the emotional toll it took on him. “We’re talking about somebody I love on the other side. I just can’t,” he lamented. When prodded about his feelings for Christine, he affirmed, “Of course.” However, despite the strains of the courtroom, Costner maintained his classic charm, even managing to crack a joke – though he earnestly assured he wasn’t making light of the situation.
