5 Shocking Truths About Kevin Costner and Jewel’s Friendship

Kevin Costner Opens Up About His Divorce and Friendship with Jewel

Kevin Costner recently shared his deepest fear regarding his divorce from Christine Baumgartner, which occurred last year. Despite the painful separation, Costner expressed gratitude for his seven children, who helped him cope with the difficult times. Although the divorce was contentious, he acknowledged Baumgartner as a “good mother” but admitted feeling “bruised” by the experience.

Focusing on Family Amidst the Split

In an interview with People magazine, Costner reflected on his biggest fear coming true when his marriage to Baumgartner ended. The actor, who endured a highly publicized and expensive divorce, described Baumgartner as a “good mother and good partner,” but regretted that they couldn’t make their marriage work.

“That was my fear, and so I’m kind of living with that right now. But that’s life,” Costner stated. The couple co-parents their three children: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14.

Prioritizing His Children

Costner emphasized the importance of his children during the challenging period, saying, “It’s really about the children. You just do it. You keep talking, keep coaching them, keep interested in what they’re interested in.” He reflected on his decision to remarry 20 years ago, noting the difficulties of his first divorce, which involved children as well.

With ex-wife Cindy Silva, Costner has three adult children: Annie, 40, Lily, 37, and Joe, 36. He also has a son, Liam, 26, with former actress Bridget Rooney.

Balancing Career and Personal Life

Costner’s divorce coincided with significant professional commitments, including his big-budget film “Horizon” and the TV series “Yellowstone.” He invested $38 million of his own money into “Horizon,” leaving him with little time to address personal issues. He likened his situation to being in a storm, holding the wheel, unable to let go.

Despite the challenges, Costner reflected positively on his life, saying, “I’ve had an amazing life. I’ve been bruised, but I’ve had an amazing life, and I’m grateful for that.”

Addressing Jewel Dating Rumors

On “The Howard Stern Show,” Costner addressed rumors about dating singer Jewel. Stern directly asked if they were dating, to which Costner responded, “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 explained how the rumors started, mentioning their time at Richard Branson’s Necker Island for a charity event. He clarified that he and Jewel, along with other guests including Emma Watson, had meaningful conversations and traveled together, but there was no romance.

“I don’t want the press to ruin this for us because I’ve had conversations with her, text-wise, and she’s so smart, and she’s been through a lot herself, and so we have a friendship,” Costner said. “We don’t have a romance, and we’ve not dated. She’s beautiful and smart enough for all those things.”

Costner concluded, “It just has never happened for us… She’s everything you might think, but it just hasn’t happened.”

Summary Table

By focusing on his children and maintaining a balance between his personal and professional life, Kevin Costner continues to navigate the aftermath of his divorce while dispelling unfounded dating rumors about Jewel.