Current:Home > StocksKevin Costner Accuses Estranged Wife Christine of "Relentless" Hostility Amid Divorce Court Hearing -WealthRoots Academy
Kevin Costner Accuses Estranged Wife Christine of "Relentless" Hostility Amid Divorce Court Hearing
View
Date:2025-04-18 07:33:56
Kevin Costner's divorce proceedings are not exactly a field of dreams.
The Yellowstone actor accused his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner of attacking his character following their split.
"Christine's relentless ‘jihad' against Kevin's character adds a level of animosity to this proceeding," Costner's lawyers wrote in legal documents obtained by Fox News Aug. 31. His legal team called her actions "wholly unnecessary, and meant to distract from the intellectual exercise at hand."
When their case headed to court Aug. 31, Baumgartner's lawyer said she is seeking $161,592 in monthly child support for their kids Cayden, 16, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 13, per Fox News. Her team stated that Costner would still be making $731,000 monthly after taxes.
On the other hand, Costner's team proposed paying her $60,000 per month during the hearing, per People.
Also during the Aug. 31 proceedings, Baumgartner, who wed Costner in 2004, took the stand and reportedly teared up.
"It's so much more than this—it's an experience," she said while looking at photos, per People.
"We've created quite a community," she said while reflecting on their former Santa Barbara home. "We create whatever we can dream up in here."
Back in May, The Postman actor announced they were breaking up due to challenging circumstances.
"It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action," his spokesperson said in a statement to E! News at the time. "We ask that his, Christine's and their children's privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time."
In a court filing the next month, Baumgartner requested $248,000 monthly in child support in order to provide for their kids' healthcare, private school tuition and other extracurricular activities, per the documents obtained by NBC News. She said she has been a stay-at-home mom since 2007, when Caden was born, and has no income of her own.
"I realize that our lifestyle is extraordinary," Baumgartner said in the legal documents, per NBC News. "I appreciate how very blessed we are to live this way. It's important to not only to provide a warm and comfortable home for our children but to also teach them family values and gratitude."
In July, a judge made a temporary ruling that ordered Costner to pay Baumgartner $129,755 per month in child support, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
Their divorce proceedings continue in court Sept. 1.
E! News has reached out to their lawyers for comment but hasn't heard back.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (8591)
Related
- San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
- Gabby Thomas leads trio of Americans advancing to 200 track final at Paris Olympics
- Rural Nevada sheriff probes potential hate crime after Black man says he was racially harassed
- Witnesses will tell a federal safety board about the blowout on a Boeing 737 Max earlier this year
- The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
- Army offering $10K reward for information on missing 19-year-old pregnant woman
- Finding Reno’s hot spots; volunteers to measure Northern Nevada’s warmest neighborhoods
- Taylor Swift adds five opening acts to her August Wembley shows. See the women she picked
- What to know about Tuesday’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
- Olympic Swimmer Luana Alonso Denies Being Removed From Village for “Inappropriate” Behavior
Ranking
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- Cystic acne can cause pain, shame and lasting scars. Here's what causes it.
- USA vs. Germany live updates: USWNT lineup, start time for Olympics semifinal
- The 2024 MTV VMA Nominations Are Finally Here: See the Complete List
- San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
- Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped
- Woman killed in deadly stabbing inside California Walmart
- Fifth inmate dies at Wisconsin prison as former warden set to appear in court on misconduct charge
Recommendation
Will the 'Yellowstone' finale be the last episode? What we know about Season 6, spinoffs
Trial starts in case that seeks more Black justices on Mississippi’s highest court
19 most memorable 'Hard Knocks' moments from HBO's NFL training camp docuseries
Stock market recap: Wall Street hammered amid plunging global markets
Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
Save 75% on Lands' End, 70% on Kate Spade, 60% on Beyond Yoga, 60% on Wayfair & Today's Best Deals
Secretaries of state urge Elon Musk to fix AI chatbot spreading election misinformation on X
Simone Biles’ greatness is summed up in one photo — but not the one you think