Kevin Costner Fuels New Romance Rumors

CelebrityKevin Costner Fuels New Romance Rumors

Kevin Costner romance rumors are circulating again after the 71-year-old actor was photographed on a grocery run in Santa Barbara, California, with lifestyle coach Jennifer Milburn, 40. Witnesses described the pair as “extremely affectionate,” although neither has confirmed that they are dating.

Photos published by the Daily Mail showed Costner and Milburn visiting a local Albertsons, where they reportedly bought cereal, grapefruit juice, steaks and vegetables. It was a practical shopping list, which is rarely enough to stop the celebrity dating industry from reporting for duty.

Milburn wore cut-off shorts, a white long-sleeved shirt and sandals. Costner chose a white polo shirt with matching trousers. Representatives for both were contacted for comment, but no response was reported.

Who is Jennifer Milburn?

Milburn is based in Aspen, Colorado, where Costner owns the expansive Dunbar Ranch. When the Daily Mail contacted her to ask whether she was dating the Oscar-winning actor, she reportedly ended the call without answering.

Her professional background includes work as a Delta Air Lines flight attendant and local model. According to her LinkedIn profile, she now works remotely as director of partnerships for Simon Sinek’s The Optimism Company.

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Milburn also spent several years working for Kemo Sabe, the high-profile Western clothing and accessories retailer with a prominent Aspen store. That detail gives her and Costner an obvious geographic and social connection, but it does not establish a relationship. For now, the evidence consists of photographs, an affectionate outing and groceries.

Costner’s Dunbar Ranch has long tied him to Aspen, while his main California estate is in Santa Barbara. The latest sighting therefore places the two in another location closely associated with the actor.

Who has Kevin Costner dated since his divorce?

Costner finalized his divorce from Christine Baumgartner in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. The split became a highly public legal battle involving finances, property and child support.

In 2024, he prompted speculation about a possible romance with Jennifer Lopez after the two were seen at Kemo Sabe in Aspen. The encounter was later described as innocent, leaving celebrity watchers with little more than matching geography and enthusiasm.

Beginning sometime in 2025, Costner reportedly dated Kelley Noonan Gores, the former wife of billionaire Alec Gores. A source told Us Weekly that the pair had a “private and casual” relationship and said Costner was “being cautious” after his public and expensive divorce.

The source claimed Costner and Gores preferred low-key time together, including dinners at home, walks on the beach and quiet evenings. They were also said to have spent considerable time at his Santa Barbara property. Baumgartner has since married financier Josh Connor.

How many children does Kevin Costner have?

Costner and Baumgartner share three children: Cayden, 19, Hayes, 17, and Grace, 16.

The Yellowstone and Dances With Wolves star also has three adult children with his first wife, Cindy Silva: daughters Annie, 42, and Lily, 40, and son Joe, 38. Costner and Silva divorced in 1994 after 16 years of marriage.

He also has another son, Liam Costner, from his former relationship with Bridget Rooney.

Whether Milburn is Costner’s latest partner remains unconfirmed. At present, the public record shows a shared shopping trip and reports of affectionate behavior. The steaks may have been selected. The relationship status has not.

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