‘Deeply Saddened’ Kevin Costner Considers Christine Baumgartner Divorce His ‘Worst Nightmare’

According to sources close to the couple, Costner is "deeply saddened" by the prospect of a divorce and considers it his "worst nightmare."

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Kevin Costner, the famous American actor, director, and producer, is reportedly considering a divorce from his wife, Christine Baumgartner, after almost 17 years of marriage.

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The news of the potential divorce comes as a shock to many of Costner's fans, who have followed his career and personal life closely over the years.

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Since then, the couple has been seen as one of Hollywood's most enduring and stable relationships.

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Costner and Baumgartner met in 1998 when she was working as a handbag designer, and they tied the knot in 2004 in a lavish wedding ceremony on Costner's 165-acre ranch in Colorado.

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Since then, the couple has been seen as one of Hollywood's most enduring and stable relationships.

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They have three children together, and Costner has been known to speak lovingly about his wife in interviews.

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The couple has reportedly been living apart for some time, with Baumgartner and the children staying in California while Costner works on his projects in Montana.

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Despite their troubles, Costner has been hesitant to file for divorce, as he reportedly wants to do everything possible to save the marriage.

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