Kevin Costner has been living the life of a bachelor since his 2023 divorce, and the actor's romantic life has drawn steady public attention. After his ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, filed for divorce in May 2023, the 71-year-old star has been linked to a series of women both inside and outside the entertainment industry. Most recently, he was photographed shopping in Santa Barbara with a much younger lifestyle coach, the latest in a string of rumors that have followed him since the split.
Costner was recently photographed on what was described as a shopping date with a woman the Daily Mail identified as 40-year-old lifestyle coach Jennifer Milburn. The pair were seen smiling as they walked through grocery store aisles and across the parking lot, taking turns pushing the shopping cart. Milburn wore cutoff denim shorts and a white button-up shirt, while Costner opted for an all-white outfit paired with sunglasses. It is unclear when their relationship began.
The Dances with Wolves star has also been spotted out with influencer McKenna Wesley several times over the past year. They were first photographed sitting next to each other at a screening of Field of Dreams in Arizona in October 2025. Nearly a year later, the two were photographed together again while enjoying lunch in Santa Barbara. One source told Page Six that the two met in Scottsdale about a year ago and that they both love golf, while another said Wesley has been his guest on multiple occasions at his Santa Barbara and Aspen properties.
In November 2024, the Daily Mail reported that Costner and actress Sharon Stone were getting flirty with each other at the 2024 Governors Awards. A source said they started with polite small talk before Costner turned on his charm, and that the two actors seemed to like each other a lot. Stone later shut down any speculation. «First of all, I'm not dating Kevin Costner. I've known Kevin Costner for probably 30 years, and I think if we haven't dated so far, we're probably not going to,» she told Extra TV in December 2024.
Costner also sparked speculation he was dating country music star Jewel when TMZ published photos of the two spending time together. In the photos, Costner had his arm around Jewel while they visited Richard Branson's private island, Necker Island. Both addressed the rumors separately, noting that Jewel was there doing work for her charity, The Inspiring Children Foundation, while Costner was there because he had finally accepted Branson's invitation after 10 years of saying no. «Jewel and I are friends. We've never gone out ever,» Costner said on The Howard Stern Show in June 2024. «She's special – and 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.»
According to People, Costner and casting director Kelly Noonan Gores casually began seeing each other in August 2025. A source said at the time that Gores was seeing Costner but that it was very casual, and that she thought he was wonderful and interesting. The two kept their relationship mostly private. A source told US Weekly in January that Gores had been grounding for Costner and that he was not looking for a serious relationship or marriage any time soon. «It's very private and casual,» the source said. «After such a public and expensive divorce, he's being cautious. They see each other when schedules allow, often spending time at his Santa Barbara estate. They love dinners at home, walks on the beach and quiet nights in.» It is unclear when or if the two stopped seeing each other.
Brooks Nader and Costner sparked romance rumors when they were photographed together at the Las Vegas opening of the social club Zero Bond. According to TMZ, both attended Scott Sartiano's VIP dinner and were seen chatting. The Baywatch actress shut down the rumors while speaking to Entertainment Tonight later that month. «Oh my gosh. I am single. As of right now, I am single,» she said before covering her face with her hands.
Costner's bachelor era has unfolded against the backdrop of his divorce from Baumgartner, which was finalized after a public and expensive split. The actor has largely kept his personal life private even as rumors have circulated, and none of the reported relationships have been confirmed as serious. For now, the actor appears to be enjoying his time in Santa Barbara and beyond, with his romantic life remaining a subject of public curiosity.