Who Is Kevin Costner Dating? Yellowstone Star Reportedly Seeing Ex-Wife of $2.2B Israeli-American Businessman

Kevin Costner is reportedly dating Kelly Noonan Gores, the ex-wife of billionaire Alec Gores. Is love in the air or smoke and mirrors?

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Kevin Costner, 70, is reportedly “casually” dating Kelly Noonan Gores, 46, the wellness author, filmmaker, and ex-wife of Israeli-American businessman Alec Gores, whose current net worth hovers around $2.2 billion (per Forbes). According to Us Weekly, the two were “connected by friends” and have been “spending time” together in Aspen.

John Dutton (Kevin Costner) with children Beth (Reilly) and Jamie (Wes Bentley) stand side-by-side at the former's swearing in ceremony

While insiders insist “it’s not serious yet,” sparks are allegedly flying over shared friend groups, mutual Aspen getaways, and occasional meetups between Costner’s Carpinteria beachside haven and Gores’ Manhattan Beach retreat.

They have been getting to know each other and seeing each other casually when they can.

This flirtation comes on the heels of Costner’s brutal split from ex-wife Christine Baumgartner, finalized in February 2024 after a scorched-earth divorce battle. The exes, married since 2004, share three children and fought tooth and nail over prenups, child support, and lifestyle expectations.

Meanwhile, Gores quietly announced her own divorce from Alec Gores, the billionaire private equity magnate, adding another layer of intrigue to the Costner connection (per NY Post).

Kevin Costner’s Dating History Explored: Who the Yellowstone Actor Has Dated

Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella in a still from Field of Dreams

Kevin Costner’s love life reads like a post-credit scroll: long, dramatic, and full of notable names. He’s been married twice and has seven children spread across multiple relationships. His first marriage was to Cindy Silva in 1978, whom he once praised by saying (via Life and Style Magazine):

I was just really proud that this girl would go out with me.

The college sweethearts were married for over 15 years and had three children. After their split, he reportedly dated Bridget Rooney, a brief affair that resulted in a son.

Kevin Costner's Hayes Ellison riding on a horse in Horizon: An American Saga

In the mid-90s, the Yellowstone star was linked to Joan Lunden and Courteney Cox, with whispers of romance swirling around their time filming 3000 Miles to Graceland. But it was Christine Baumgartner who became his second wife in 2004, and with whom he shared nearly two decades, three kids, and ultimately a contentious court battle.

Kevin Costner as John Dutton

Costner’s name was quietly linked to singer Jewel. Now, enter Kelly Noonan Gores, his latest potential flame: a director, author, and entrepreneur with Hollywood ties and a billionaire ex-husband. While nothing is confirmed, the rumors are louder than ever.

Kevin Costner’s Ex-Wife Is Engaged to Josh Connor: Inside the Romantic Beach Proposal

Kevin Costner with his children from ex-wives, Cindy Silva and Christine Baumgartner

Kevin Costner with his children from ex-wives, Cindy Silva and Christine Baumgartner

As Kevin Costner reportedly dips his toes back into the dating pool, Christine Baumgartner is diving headfirst into a new chapter with a ring to prove it. PEOPLE confirmed that she is now engaged to financier Josh Connor following a romantic beach proposal in Santa Barbara on January 26, 2025.

What was meant to be an intimate dinner turned into a life-changing moment. “It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee,” a source shared. Friends close to the couple say the proposal came as no surprise. After spending Christmas together in New York, the couple seemed destined to take the next step. “They’re so in love,” the insider told PEOPLE.

It’s been a very natural and positive step forward for Christine.

Their relationship reportedly began as a friendship and deepened over time. Spotted together in Hawaii in July 2023, they quickly became a steady pair. By December 2024, Baumgartner’s inner circle was already celebrating the couple’s stability and mutual respect.

They share the same values, and she feels so happy and supported in this new relationship. 

So what now for Kevin Costner and Kelly Noonan Gores? Do you think Kevin Costner and Kelly Noonan Gores will go public soon, or is this just another Hollywood mirage in the making? Do let us know in the comments below!