Yellowstone star Kevin Costner seems to have put his high-profile divorce behind him and is now linked to someone new. The 70-year-old actor is reportedly dating Kelley Noonan Gores, the ex-wife of billionaire businessman Alec Gores. Costner, who was married to model and handbag designer Christine Baumgartner for nearly 19 years, had been with her for four years before they tied the knot.Kevin Costner dating billionaire’s ex wifeAccording to Us Weekly, Costner and Noonan met through mutual friends. For now, it’s casual. Costner lives in Carpinteria, California, while Noonan is based in Manhattan Beach, about 100 miles away. “They are hanging out casually and were connected by friends,” a source told the outlet, adding that while they aren’t serious yet, they recently spent time together in Colorado. The insider noted, “Both frequent Aspen often and have mutual friend groups,” and said they’ve been getting to know each other whenever they can.Also read: Kevin Costner and wife Christine Baumgartner reach divorce settlement and avoid trialThis comes nearly two years after Costner’s messy split from Christine Baumgartner. At the time, the ex-couple issued a joint statement saying, “Kevin and Christine Costner have come to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues pertaining to their divorce proceedings.” That divorce was brutal, dragged through court over everything from their $145 million Santa Barbara estate to child support. They finally reached a settlement in 2024, with Costner now paying Christine more than $63,000 a month in child support, along with covering tuition and medical expenses for their three kids, Cayden (18), Hayes (16), and Grace (15). At the time Costner told PEOPLE, “It was something I had to think about 20 years ago, when I agreed to be married [again],” he added, “I had been divorced once and that was rough with kids.”Costner’s ex-wife has since moved on and is now engaged to financier Josh Connor, a man she was first rumoured to be dating back in 2023. Interestingly, Josh and Christine came close because their teenage daughters were good friends. Meanwhile, Costner’s dating history has been in the spotlight since his divorce. He was briefly linked to Jewel after the two were spotted spending time together in Aspen, but insiders later said Jewel rejected him, which reportedly hurt his ego. “He’s not used to being rejected, and Jewel jilting him after his wife dumped him for his friend did a number on his ego,” a source earlier told Radar Online. He was also spotted mingling with Jennifer Lopez earlier this year, after the pop star finalised her divorce from actor Ben Affleck, just two years after getting married. Costner’s name also popped up alongside Nia Long after she shared a friendly photo of them.Also read: Kevin Costner and wife of nearly 19 years to divorceAs for Noonan, she’s 46, an actor-turned-filmmaker. As of now, she also runs a wellness brand. She married the Israeli-American businessman Alec Gores in 2016, but by December 2024, she announced their divorce. The two share a six-year-old daughter named Riley. Despite the split, she has publicly called Alec her “best friend” on her podcast. So far, neither Costner nor Noonan has officially commented on the dating reports, but insiders say they’re simply enjoying each other’s company and not rushing into anything serious.Click for more updates and latest Hollywood News along with Bollywood and Entertainment updates. Also get latest news and top headlines from India and around the World at The Indian Express.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Kevin Costner