Kevin Costner Sparks Romance Rumors During Santa Barbara Outing

Kevin Costner’s Recent Shopping Trip Raises Eyebrows

Kevin Costner, 71, known for his role in “Yellowstone,” was recently seen shopping in Santa Barbara, California. The visit to a local Albertsons with lifestyle coach Jennifer Milburn, 40, attracted attention. Photos showed Costner dressed in white jeans and a shirt, accessorized with flip-flops and sunglasses. Milburn sported denim shorts, a white button-up shirt, brown sandals, and sunglasses.

The pair appeared relaxed as they moved through the store and parking lot, taking turns with the shopping cart.

Addressing Jewel Rumors

Earlier, Costner faced romance rumors with Jewel, a country singer, when images showed them together in December 2023. These were cleared during an interview on “The Howard Stern Show” in June 2024. Costner explained that the pictures were from Richard Branson’s Necker Island, where he was surprised by Jewel’s presence.

“No, Jewel and I are friends. We’ve never gone out ever. She’s special, and I don’t want these rumors to ruin our friendship because that’s what we have,” Costner stated.

Costner’s Divorce

Costner was once married to Christine Baumgartner for 18 years. Baumgartner filed for divorce in May 2023, noting April 11 as the date of separation. They share three children: Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. Their divorce was finalized in February 2024, following disputes over child support and the validity of their prenuptial agreement. They settled on joint legal and physical custody.

“It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action,” stated Costner’s representative.

Costner’s representative requested privacy for the family during these challenging times.

Lori A. Bashian is an entertainment news writer at Fox News Digital.