Kevin Costner’s Christine Baumgartner Split Is ‘Worst Nightmare’

Trying to cope. Kevin Costner “deeply saddened” by separation from wife Christine Baumgartnerexclusively told by an insider Us weekly.

“Obviously he’s still trying to save his marriage,” the source says of the 68-year-old Oscar winner. “Kevin loves his wife and kids, so it was really hard for him. He says that this is his worst nightmare and that he will do anything for his family.”

Baumgartner, 49, filed for divorce from Dances with Wolves director on May 1 after nearly 19 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences for the split. The couple, who married in 2004, have sons Cayden, 16, and Hayes, 14, and daughter Grace, 12. yellowstone The star also has daughters Annie, 39, and Lily, 36, and son Joe, 35, from his ex-wife. Cindy Silva and son Liam, 27, with an ex Bridget Rooney.)

Costner was thrilled with the bag designer earlier this year, revealing she planned a Golden Globe viewing party for him when they couldn’t attend the January ceremony due to flooding in Southern California. “Christina realized that my heart was a little depressed,” field of dreams the star said in a February Instagram video, adding that Baumgartner and their children stood up and cheered for him at home when he was named the Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series winner for yellowstone.

“Everyone thought Kevin and his wife were very happy, so it’s all amazing,” the insider continues. “He really loves her and is trying to get her back. He was stunned by it.”

News of the couple’s split came amid big changes in Costner’s professional life. water world star led yellowstone as rancher John Dutton since the show premiered in June 2018, but Paramount Network recently confirmed that the cowboy drama will end after the second half of season five airs later this year.

The new episodes were originally supposed to premiere this summer, but production was delayed due to reports that Costner was unhappy with the show’s filming schedule. His lawyer, however, denied these rumors in February, saying: Washer: “The idea that Kevin was only willing to work one week on the second half of the fifth season yellowstone is an absolute lie. This is ridiculous – and anyone who suggests this cannot be trusted for a second. As anyone who knows anything about Kevin is well aware, he is incredibly passionate about the show and has always gone above and beyond to ensure its success.”

untouchables the star is supposed to appear in the latest episodes of the drama, but an insider told Us that problems with the show’s production were one of the reasons for the split between Costner and Baumgartner. “Everything points to his schedule and show delays as the straw that broke the camel’s back in their marriage,” the source says. “He takes it very hard.

Earlier this week, an insider told Us What Bodyguard Initially, the actor was hesitant to accept the role of John Dutton, as this would alienate him from his family for a long time. He and Baumgartner live in California, and yellowstone films in Montana and Utah.

“Kevin’s team even asked about the possibility of moving the show to California so he could film certain scenes,” the source explained, adding that the distance “led to a lot of problems” with Baumgartner. “This has been discussed for many years, but nothing has come of it. Kevin put a lot of effort into making it work for his family.”

After yellowstoneThe flagship show has come to an end, the Dutton saga will continue with a series of sequels, as yet untitled. Spin-off series 1923 set for a second season, and 1883 spin-off titled Lowman: Bass Reeves should sometime in the future. yellowstone co-author Taylor Sheridan is also working on a spin-off titled 6666about the Four Sixes ranch in Texas where Jimmy (Jefferson White) have worked.