Kevin Costner may still be riding high off the success of Yellowstone, but when it comes to matters of the heart, the Hollywood legend just can’t seem to catch a break.
The 69-year-old actor was recently spotted in Los Angeles dining out with a mystery woman, sparking immediate buzz online about a potential new romance following his high-profile divorce from Christine Baumgartner. Paparazzi photos of the duo laughing and sharing what looked like an intimate meal quickly sent fans and gossip blogs into a frenzy.
But before the internet could officially ship the new pair, insiders were quick to slam the brakes on the rumors — revealing that the woman isn’t a love interest at all.
“She’s just a close family friend,” a source close to Costner confirmed. “There’s nothing romantic going on. Kevin is still healing and focusing on his kids and career.”
The outing comes at a time when Costner’s love life remains under intense scrutiny. His messy split from Baumgartner made headlines for months, with courtroom drama, financial disputes, and emotional revelations dominating the tabloids. While fans have been rooting for the Oscar-winner to find happiness again, it seems romance is still on hold for now.
Still, that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from spinning. The sight of the charming actor with any woman in public continues to stir speculation — a fact that seems to both amuse and exhaust the actor’s inner circle.
“He’s flattered by the attention,” the insider added, “but not every woman he’s seen with is a girlfriend!”
Meanwhile, Costner is channeling most of his energy into upcoming projects, including his long-awaited Western epic Horizon, which he’s directing and starring in. And if the audience reactions are anything like those for Yellowstone, he might not need romance to stay at the top of his game.
For now, it looks like Kevin Costner’s next great love story is still unwritten — but rest assured, the cameras will be watching when it begins.