Kevin Costner is back on the dating scene — just 18 months after his bitter divorce was finalized.

The Yellowstone actor, now 70, parted ways with Christine Baumgartner in May 2023 after 18 years together, wrapping up their tumultuous separation in February.

The legal face-off was intense, with Costner being ordered to provide $63,209 per month in child support, a significant reduction from the staggering $248,000 Christine had originally sought.

She was also forced to vacate his $145 million beachfront estate in Carpinteria only two months after filing.

Since then, Costner has leaned into single life, turning heads with rumored links to Jewel, Sharon Stone, Jennifer Lopez, and January Jones. 

Now, Daily Mail can confirm that the Oscar winner is cozying up to Kelley Noonan Gores — the director, author, and ex-wife of billionaire Alec Gores.

Kevin Costner is back on the dating scene — just 18 months after his bitter divorce was finalized; seen in May 

Now, Daily Mail can confirm that the Oscar winner is cozying up to Kelley Noonan Gores — the director, author, and ex-wife of billionaire Alec Gores 

An insider told Daily Mail that Kevin has been ‘getting to know Kelley’ amid his busy Hollywood work schedule.

A source from the Daily Mail revealed, “Kevin has been busy filming, trying to launch new movie projects, and dealing with a legal issue regarding his Horizon film. Though his personal time has been limited, he’s been connecting with Kelley. They seem to have mutual interests and are likely to spend more time together moving forward.”

The insider claimed that Kevin is being cautious about jumping into a new relationship due to being ‘burned’ in the past.

However, the A-list hunk is still open to finding ‘true love.’ 

The insider mentioned that Costner is cautious about embarking on a new romance, due to past experiences, yet still believes in true love. He is optimistic that if Kelley could bring that into his life, it would be wonderful.

The source noted that Costner and Kelley share mutual acquaintances, ensuring that if a romantic relationship doesn’t develop, they will still gain a valuable friendship.

‘This is currently in the wait and see period of it all, but they both aren’t running away from a potential loving new relationship.’ 

DailyMail.com has reached out to reps for Costner for comment. 

According to Us Weekly, Costner and Kelley are not hurrying into a committed relationship due to geographical challenges—Costner resides in Carpinteria, whereas Noonan is approximately 100 miles away in Manhattan Beach.

Still, sparks seem to be flying as the two have reportedly ‘spent time’ together in Colorado.

‘They both frequent Aspen often and have mutual friend groups,’ the source added.

‘They have been getting to know each other and seeing each other casually when they can.’ 

Little is publicly known about Noonan Gores, 46, who married billionaire Alec Gores, 72, in 2016. 

Little is publicly known about Noonan Gores, 46, who married billionaire Alec Gores, 72, in 2016; (Kelley and Alec in 2019)

The couple announced their divorce in December 2024 and share a 6-year-old daughter, Riley

On Instagram, she describes herself as a director, author, and host, as well as ‘Mama, Meditator, Sports Nut’

The couple announced their divorce in December 2024 and share a 6-year-old daughter, Riley. 

On Instagram, she describes herself as a director, author, and host, as well as ‘Mama, Meditator, Sports Nut.’

News of the budding romance follows a January report claiming the Hollywood leading man ‘is not seriously involved with anyone and not necessarily looking for anything more than that right now.’

It also comes on the heels of Costner publicly shutting down rumors that he was dating Jewel. 

While visiting The Howard Stern Show, he told the host: ‘Jewel and I are friends. We’ve never gone out ever.’ 

‘She’s special, and I don’t want — I don’t want these rumors to ruin our friendship because that’s what we have. She’s special to me. She’s beautiful enough to go out with,’ he added.

The star recalled that he and Jewel were among a group that included Emma Watson who attended a charity event in the British Virgin Islands in November 2023.

‘She was somebody I just had some tremendous conversations with, and along with Emma,’ he said, noting that they flew together to and from Richard Branson’s island.

The Yellowstone star, 70, split from Christine Baumgartner in May 2023 after 18 years of marriage, officially closing the book on their messy split this past February; (seen in 2014)

Costner was also linked to Stone late last year after a source said ‘sparks were flying’  between them and that ‘they exchanged numbers’ at the Governors Awards in November.

Meanwhile, he was spotted in Aspen enjoying drinks with Lopez at hotspot Kemo Sabe in December. 

Though he mingled with her group, it’s unclear how much time they spent together.

That same month, Mad Men star January shared on Instagram Stories that she ‘finally’ had the chance to meet him at a Brunello Cucinelli event.

She wrote: ‘Beautiful evening once again with the incredibly warm @brunellocucinelli_brand family. And I finally got to meet @kevincostner.’

Despite persistent rumors and fans’ hopes, no romance blossomed between Costner and the actresses he’s been linked to, leaving the actor focused on life after his high-profile split.

He remains devoted to co-parenting with Baumgartner, sharing sons Cayden, 18, and Hayes, 16, and daughter Grace, 15.

He also has three adult children from his first marriage to Cindy Silva: Annie, 41, Lily, 39, and Joe, 37.

It also comes on the heels of Costner publicly shutting down rumors that he was dating Jewel

Kevin enjoyed drinks with Jennifer Lopez in Aspen, Colorado in late December, and he was the subject of romance rumors with Sharon Stone that same month

Mad Men star January Jones shared on Instagram Stories that she ‘finally’ had the chance to meet him at a Brunello Cucinelli event

As DailyMail.com previously revealed, Baumgartner is now planning a tropical wedding with fiancé Josh Connor, a financier, just 18 months after her split from Costner.

Their relationship has been fraught with controversy. 

During a heated court hearing in August 2023, Costner accused his ex of cheating with Connor, who was once a close friend and neighbor. 

Christine denied the claims under oath, but by January 2024, their romance had become public knowledge.