Hollywood'S Priciest Split: Inside Kevin Costner And Christine Baumgartner'S High-Stakes Divorce

The Glamorous Split

In an epic saga worthy of a Hollywood script, the star of 'Yellowstone,' Kevin Costner, and his model ex-wife Christine Baumgartner have finalized a divorce that has become one of the most expensive settlements Tinseltown has seen. The couple, who parted ways after 18 years of marriage, found themselves embroiled in disputes over everything from child support to their extravagant $145 million Santa Barbara home.

The Settlement

Christine officially filed for divorce, and by February 2024, the couple had finalized their split, having reached a key settlement back in September 2023. A major turning point in their high-profile breakup was a judge's decision to enforce their 2004 prenuptial agreement, ultimately awarding Christine a $1.5 million payout. However, the financial tango didn’t stop there.

"The court's decision to enforce the prenup and settle at $63,209 for child support reflects a balance between fairness and the realities of Kevin's earnings," remarked a source familiar with the case.

Financial Tango

The courtroom drama didn’t just end with the prenup. Initially, Christine requested a hefty $248,000 a month in child support, hoping to match the lifestyle their children enjoyed during Kevin's peak earnings from 'Yellowstone.' However, the court deemed this amount unjust, settling instead on $63,209 monthly. Adding more to the mix, Kevin offered a generous $30,000 per month for Christine's rental home, partially offsetting the legal costs as Christine was ordered to pay $14,000 of Kevin's attorney fees.

With its Malibu-style drama and high-stakes negotiations, the Costner-Baumgartner divorce has etched itself into the annals of Hollywood's glitziest and most expensive splits.