Kevin Costner’s rep: ‘Circumstances past his management’ led to divorce
A rep for actor Kevin Costner confirmed to the Associated Press that he and his spouse of almost 19 years, Christine Baumgartner, are divorcing.
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Kevin Costner surprised followers earlier this week after saying he and his spouse of almost 19 years, Christine Baumgartner, are calling it quits.
Even for individuals who aren’t die-hard “Yellowstone” followers and do not observe Costner all that carefully, it is a painful realization that even relationships that final a long time do not guarantee a perpetually form of love.
Fans have seemed to Costner and his long-lasting marriage as a constructive instance of a Hollywood romance, says Carmelia Ray, a celeb matchmaker and relationship professional. “The information of them splitting up is disappointing as a result of individuals really feel like they know celebrities, so after they break up it almost appears like a breakup they’re experiencing themselves.”
What occurred with Kevin Costner?
A consultant for Costner stated Tuesday that he and Baumgartner have been divorcing: “It is with nice disappointment that circumstances past his management have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to take part in a dissolution of marriage,” Costner’s publicist Arnold Robinson stated in an announcement.
Costner and Baumgartner, a mannequin and purse designer, started relationship in 1998 earlier than getting married at his Colorado ranch in 2004. They have two sons, ages 14 and 15, and a 12-year-old daughter collectively. Costner additionally has 4 grownup youngsters from earlier relationships.
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Why high-profile, long-term divorces really feel so surprising
With the coronavirus pandemic, “grey divorces,” or marriages ending after 25 to 35 years, started rising, Michaela Boehm, a relationship and intimacy professional, instructed USA TODAY. The stresses of the pandemic – boredom, lack of escape from one another, conflicts over the children, conflicts over chores, lack of train – led many {couples} to rethink how they really feel about their companions.
After the quarantines, many have continued to reevaluate what they need and don’t desire in life. Splits like Costner’s remind us that no one is immune to alter or heartbreak.
Though some could really feel downtrodden by such breakups, specialists say, it is essential to keep in mind that well-known {couples} are solely human.
“We venture our targets on different individuals and assume (they will make a relationship work) as a result of they’re wealthy and we expect they’re higher than us,” Peter Walzer, a household lawyer in Los Angeles, instructed USA TODAY. “But in actuality, money does not purchase happiness.”
Does this imply your relationship is doomed, too?
If those that appear to have all of the assets to build a cheerful life cannot make it collectively, what hope do the remainder of us have?
Ray guarantees love nonetheless exists. But for these feeling rattled by a celeb breakup, it may be a chance to test in together with your accomplice, have difficult conversations and put the work in to take care of the partnership.
“The lesson right here is that it’s best to by no means take relationships without any consideration,” Ray says. “It’s time to reconnect and try what we will do higher for ourselves and what we will do higher for {our relationships}.”
Contributing: Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY; The Associated Press
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