Kevin Costner's ex marries family friend a year and a half after finalizing divorce from 'Yellowstone' star

Christine Baumgartner, who finalized her divorce from ex-husband Kevin Costner in February 2024, has married family friend Joshua Connor. 

The couple, who got engaged in January, tied the knot on Saturday at the Santa Ynez Ranch, a private vineyard in Santa Barbara, Calif., according to People magazine.

The outdoor ceremony was attended by 100 of their closest family and friends, including their children. Baumgartner shares three children with Costner, while Connor shares three children with his ex-wife. 

"It was magical – truly," a guest told People. "The setting was gorgeous, but what made it special was the intimacy of it all. This wasn’t a big production. It was authentic, heartfelt, and so very them. Everyone there felt like they were witnessing something really precious."

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"The joy and laughter were infectious, from the welcome celebration Friday night to the last dance Saturday evening," another guest said. "Christine and Josh were glowing. And there wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd during the ceremony."

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Romance rumors between Baumgartner and Connor sparked in July 2023 when the couple was spotted on vacation in Hawaii. 

Nearly one year later, the pair confirmed their relationship while walking hand-in-hand together in Santa Barbara, Calif., shortly after she finalized her divorce with Costner.

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Baumgartner filed for divorce on May 1, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. In documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Christine cited April 11 as the date of separation. 

The purse designer took Costner to court over child support and the validity of their prenuptial agreement. The former couple eventually agreed to joint legal and physical custody, according to the documents obtained by Fox News Digital.

Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this post. 

Jesús Montero, former Yankees top prospect and Mariners player, dead at 35

Jesús Montero, a former top prospect with the New York Yankees who ended up mostly playing in the majors for the Seattle Mariners, has died. He was 35.

The Yankees announced the Venezuela native’s death on social media.

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"The Yankees are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jesús Montero. We send our sincerest condolences to his family & loved ones," the Yankees said.

Montero was involved in a motorcycle crash in Venezuela earlier this month, according to a GoFundMe that was set up to pay for his hospital bills, according to the New York Post. He was put into a coma and later died.

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Montero was ranked as high as No. 3 in Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus’ top prospects before the 2011 season. He made his debut for the Yankees’ Rookie League team when he was just 17. He hit .280 with three home runs in 33 games.

He played in 18 games for the Yankees in 2011. He was traded to the Mariners in January 2012 as part of a deal that landed Michael Pineda and Jose Campos in pinstripes.

Montero was with the Mariners from 2012 to 2015. In 208 games, the catcher and designated hitter hit .247 with a .668 OPS and 24 home runs.

He was with the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles after his time with the Mariners was finished, but never saw time at the major league level for either team.

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