Kevin Costner isn’t paying much attention to the chatter about his love life. The Academy Award winner, 70, has been spotted spending time with a new girlfriend in recent months, which naturally sparked online comparisons to his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner. Fans on social media suggested the two women share more than a passing resemblance, but Costner has made it clear he doesn’t see what all the fuss is about.
According to those close to the star, Costner is focused on moving forward and enjoying a fresh chapter, not reliving the past. He reportedly brushed off the comparison talk with a laugh, insisting that people are simply reading too much into a couple of photos.
Costner and Baumgartner finalized their highly publicized divorce last year after nearly two decades of marriage. While the split grabbed headlines, Costner has since turned his attention back to his family, his work, and now, a budding romance that he prefers to keep mostly out of the spotlight.
The actor’s friends say he’s in a good place these days, embracing new beginnings and choosing not to engage with speculation. “He’s happy. That’s what matters,” a source shared.
Whether or not fans see similarities between the two women, Costner seems content letting others do the comparing while he keeps his eyes firmly on the future.