Christine Baumgartner once walked Hollywood’s red carpets beside Kevin Costner, but after their dramatic split, she vanished-only to reemerge stronger, more confident, and shockingly transformed.

Baumgartner, a former model and handbag designer, has turned heartbreak into empowerment. Now 51, she’s engaged to businessman Josh Connor-who once happened to be Costner’s friend and neighbor.

Their relationship began quietly after Christine’s 2023 divorce, but by early 2024, paparazzi caught them together. The engagement, proposed on a stormy Santa Barbara beach, felt like a scene from a film.

Meanwhile, Kevin Costner faces turmoil: a messy divorce, tension around Yellowstone, and a serious lawsuit tied to his film Horizon. His personal and professional challenges continue making headlines.

While Costner’s future remains uncertain, Christine appears to be thriving-rewriting her own story and proving she’s more than just an ex-wife. Her second act is nothing short of remarkable.