Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner were married in 2004, and their relationship seemed to be stable for a long time. Christine, a former model and handbag designer, and Costner had three children together during their marriage. However, their divorce in 2023 took many by surprise, particularly due to the drawn-out and sometimes public legal proceedings that followed.

The split reportedly came after significant differences and was complicated by financial disputes. In the aftermath, Costner expressed how heart-wrenching the situation was, especially because of the family they built together. He was very open about the toll it took on him emotionally, which made sense given how long they’d been together and the depth of their bond.