Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner's divorce has been finalized. Here's a complete timeline of their almost 20-year marriage and split.

Eve CrosbieFeb 22, 2024, 18:54 IST

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in 2022.Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner's divorce was finalized in February 2024.
The couple, who tied the knot at Costner's Colorado ranch, were married for 19 years.

Kevin Costner and his wife's acrimonious split in 2023 exemplified a year rife with messy celebrity divorces.

The "Yellowstone" star's wife, Christine Baumgartner, filed for divorce in May 2023, citing "irreconcilable differences." In the months following, the two battled it out in court over child support payments and the terms of their prenup; they appeared to be headed for a contentious trial until they reached a settlement agreement in September.

Here's everything you need to know about the couple's almost two decadeslong relationship and how their divorce played out.

Costner and Baumgartner first met at a golf course when the actor was rehearsing for his role in the 1996 film "Tin Cup."

The couple, photographed here at a Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament at Monte Carlo Golf Club in 2000, met while on a golf course in the 1990s.Toni Anne Barson/WireImage

It was not until 1998 that Costner and Baumgartner's paths crossed again at a restaurant.

They officially began dating in 1998.Getty Images

After four years together, the couple briefly separated in 2002 because they didn't see eye-to-eye about their future.

After five years together, they pulled the plug on their relationship in 2003.Carlo Allegri/Getty Images

The couple married at Costner's 165-acre Colorado ranch in September 2004.

The wedding took place at Costner's Colorado ranch on September 25, 2004.Lara Porzak/Rogers and Cowan via Getty Images

The couple honeymooned at a 5-star hotel in Scotland a month later, where Costner was accused of sexual harassment by a masseuse.

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner on the Old Course of the Royal & Ancient, St Andrews, Scotland, ahead of the Dunhill Links Championship.David Cheskin - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images

In 2005, Baumgartner revealed that Costner was the one who encouraged her to start her handbag design business.

Baumgartner credits Costner for helping her start her designer bag business.Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images

Between 2007 and 2010, the couple welcomed three children together.

Their three children joined them on the red carpet at the World Premiere of Disney's "McFarland, USA" in 2015.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Costner said COVID-19 pandemic lockdown made their relationship stronger.

Costner spoke about how their relationship evolved during the coronavirus pandemic.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage/Getty Images

Baumgartner was there to support Costner when he announced that he was unable to attend the Golden Globe Awards in January 2023.

Kevin Costner mentioned Baumgartner several times while apologizing for missing the Golden Globes in January 2023.Kevin Costner (@modernwest)/Twitter

In May 2023, Baumgartner filed for divorce from Costner after 18 years of marriage.

Baumgartner filed for divorce from Costner on May 1, 2023.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

In June, Costner asked a judge to force his estranged wife to move out of their marital home in the wake of their divorce.

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in happier times.Getty Images

Costner additionally demanded Baumgartner pay $99K in legal fees — plus a $29 filing fee — for the legal headache she caused in disputing the prenup.

Costner's team requested Baumgartner to pay up to recoup the costs of the legal actions.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Kevin Costner denied having an extramarital affair during his marriage in court documents filed in August.

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in 2009.Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty Images

In September, the couple's child support payment dispute was settled. A judge ordered Costner to pay $63,209 per month, $100,000 less than what his estranged wife sought.

The couple's child support payment dispute has been settled.Getty Images

In September, the couple's child support payment dispute was settled. A judge ordered Costner to pay $63,209 per month, $100,000 less than what his estranged wife sought.

During their child support hearing in September, Costner confirmed that the "still has love" for Baumgartner, despite their current situation.

Kevin Costner and his second wife, Christine Baumgartner.Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Omnipeace Foundation

A few weeks later, the pair quietly reached a settlement in their divorce. The terms of the settlement are not known.

Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner at the 94th Annual Academy Awards in 2022.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Their divorce was finalized and they were legally separated from each other in February 2024.

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner, photographed in 2019.Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

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Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner's divorce has been finalized. Here's a complete timeline of their almost 20-year marriage and split.

Costner and Baumgartner first met at a golf course when the actor was rehearsing for his role in the 1996 film "Tin Cup."

It was not until 1998 that Costner and Baumgartner's paths crossed again at a restaurant.

After four years together, the couple briefly separated in 2002 because they didn't see eye-to-eye about their future.

The couple married at Costner's 165-acre Colorado ranch in September 2004.

The couple honeymooned at a 5-star hotel in Scotland a month later, where Costner was accused of sexual harassment by a masseuse.

In 2005, Baumgartner revealed that Costner was the one who encouraged her to start her handbag design business.

Between 2007 and 2010, the couple welcomed three children together.

Costner said COVID-19 pandemic lockdown made their relationship stronger.

Baumgartner was there to support Costner when he announced that he was unable to attend the Golden Globe Awards in January 2023.

In May 2023, Baumgartner filed for divorce from Costner after 18 years of marriage.

In June, Costner asked a judge to force his estranged wife to move out of their marital home in the wake of their divorce.

Costner additionally demanded Baumgartner pay $99K in legal fees — plus a $29 filing fee — for the legal headache she caused in disputing the prenup.

Kevin Costner denied having an extramarital affair during his marriage in court documents filed in August.

In September, the couple's child support payment dispute was settled. A judge ordered Costner to pay $63,209 per month, $100,000 less than what his estranged wife sought.

During their child support hearing in September, Costner confirmed that the "still has love" for Baumgartner, despite their current situation.

A few weeks later, the pair quietly reached a settlement in their divorce. The terms of the settlement are not known.

Their divorce was finalized and they were legally separated from each other in February 2024.