Kevin Costner’s Dating Life: Two Wives, Seven Kids, Rumoured To Be In Love With Kelly Noonan Gores

You might recognise Kevin Costner for his hit 80s and 90s films and TV series. Some of his most notable works include The Untouchables (1987), Bull Durham (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), and The Bodyguard (1992). He has been awarded with several accolades, including two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Now, the veteran actor is returning to TV once again. Kevin is hosting and narrating ABC’s new two-hour holiday special, The First Christmas. Premiering on December 9, 2025, the special’s plot centres on the journey of Mary and Joseph leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ.  

With the Yellowstone alum finally back in the spotlight after years, you might be wondering what’s happening in his life behind the cameras as of late. We are here to satiate your curiosity regarding the same by breaking down everything from his current relationship status to his romantic history.  

Is Kevin Costner currently married? 

As of December 2025, Kevin Costner isn’t married. However, he was previously married to his second wife, Christine Baumgartner, from 2004 till 2024. Unfortunately, it was Christine who decided to walk away from their nearly 20-year marriage when she filed for divorce in 2023. Although he has failed at marriage for the second time, Kevin Costner has not given up hope on love altogether.  

Just a few months after his divorce from Christine was settled, he got candid about opening up his heart again at some point in the future. In an interview with Extra, he claimed that people are meant to be together, which is why he is sure it could happen for him as well. Meanwhile, his ex-wife has also moved on from him and is happily married to financier, Josh Connor, who was a longtime friend and former neighbour of both Kevin and Christine’s when they were still together. 

Who is Kevin Costner’s first wife? 

As we mentioned, Christine Baumgartner was Kevin’s second wife. His first marriage happened way back in 1978 to Cindy Silva, whom he met while in college at California State University. The couple’s marriage lasted for over a decade, and after having three children together, they decided to go their separate ways in 1994. Their divorce made headlines when it happened as one of the most expensive ones in Hollywood. For those wondering, Kevin reportedly paid his ex-wife more than 80 million USD in the settlement. Regarding the end of his marriage, Kevin told The Hollywood Reporter in 2012: 

“My faith was shaken. No one wants their marriage to end, and it did. You are going to see the people you love most, your children, only half as much. That’s a huge loss.” 

Who is Kevin Costner dating currently? 

Following his divorce from his second wife in 2024, Kevin hasn’t publicly addressed whether he’s currently in a relationship. Although some reports suggest that he is ‘casually’ dating director, Kelly Noonan Gores. As per People, the duo met through mutual friends. A source for the outlet also revealed that Kelly “thinks he’s wonderful and interesting.” One thing we know for sure is that the 70-year-old is more focused on his family than his relationship at the moment. Ahead of the premiere of The First Christmas, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, he stated:  

“I’ve had a great life, but this is a moment where I really need family, I need my family around me right now.” 

Who else did Kevin Costner date, and are the rumours that he was in a relationship with Whitney Houston true? 

After his divorce from his first wife, Cindy Silva, Kevin was in a brief relationship with Bridget Rooney. Bridget is the niece of former Pittsburgh Steelers owner, Dan Rooney. Apart from her, he also dated Birgit Cunningham and Elle Macpherspoon in the 1990s. 

Regarding Kevin’s relationship with Whitney Houston, the two starred in the hit 1992 film, The Bodyguard, after which they became close as co-stars. In 2012, after Whitney’s tragic passing, Kevin released a heartbreaking statement, which fuelled a lot of speculation about the two having been in a romantic relationship together at some point. Although all of this is strictly speculation, Kevin himself has never confirmed whether the two have dated. As per Digital Spy, in the statement he wrote: 

“I let her down. I should have been there, and I wasn’t. And now for the rest of my life, I will have to live with that pain. I saved her then; I should have saved her now. She was my one true love. I still have ‘I Will Always Love You’ as my ringtone, and I count it a badge of honor every time I get mocked for it.” 

How many kids does Kevin Costner have with his previous partners? 

Kevin is the proud father of seven children. He shares two daughters, Annie, born April 15, 1984, and Lily, born August 4, 1986, with his first wife, Cindy Silva. They also have a son together named Joe, who was born on January 31, 1988. While his relationship with Bridget Rooney was brief, during their time together, Kevin fathered his second son, Liam, who was born in November 1996. Lastly, with his second wife, Christine Baumgartner, he has three more children. The eldest, Cayden, was born on May 6, 2007, followed by Hayes, born February 12, 2009, and Grace, a year later on June 2, 2010. At the beginning of 2025, Kevin opened up about raising so many children to People, stating: 

“You love them all the same, but they are all different, so you find ways to do that without treating them all the same. You’ve got to take into consideration their differences.”

What are your thoughts after learning Kevin Costner’s romantic history? 

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