Kevin Costneris at an inflection point, with news Tuesday that his wifeChristine Baumgartnerfiled fordivorceand confirmation days later thatYellowstoneis set toend after its current season— but a source tells PEOPLE the two events are not connected.Costner and Baumgartner’s split after 18 years “has nothing to do withYellowstone,” the source says.The insider emphasizes, “The two situations are unrelated.“Kevin Costner in Yellowstone.Kevin Lynch for Paramount NetworkParamount announced on Friday morning thatTaylor Sheridan’s hit Western will end after the upcoming fifth season, which is set air in November (pending the swift resolution of theWriters Guild of America strike, which began Tuesday).On the heels of the finale, a new addition to theYellowstoneuniverse will debut in December.Casting for the next spinoff has not yet been announced, althoughMatthew McConaughey’s name has come up for a potential Dutton-centric spinoff. ViacomCBS President Chris McCarthy addressed the speculation in April, tellingThe Hollywood Reporterthe network will move forward with the McConaughey-led series.Kevin Costner.Dave J Hogan/GettyPEOPLE confirmed earlier this week that Baumgartner, 49, had filed for divorce from Costner, 68.“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,” a representative for Costnertold PEOPLEon Tuesday. “We ask that his, Christine’s, and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.“Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in 2003.Marion Curtis/Starpix/ShutterstockNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The pairtied the knot in September 2004andhave three children together: sons Cayden, 15, and Hayes, 14, plus daughter Grace, 12. Costner also hasfour older children— daughters Annie and Lily and sons Joe and Liam — from previous relationships.According to a source, Costner, who split from hisfirst wife Cindy Silvain 1994,didn’t want the divorce. “It was not anything that he wanted or sought,” the insider said. “And if he could change the situation, he would.”
Kevin Costneris at an inflection point, with news Tuesday that his wifeChristine Baumgartnerfiled fordivorceand confirmation days later thatYellowstoneis set toend after its current season— but a source tells PEOPLE the two events are not connected.
Costner and Baumgartner’s split after 18 years “has nothing to do withYellowstone,” the source says.
The insider emphasizes, “The two situations are unrelated.”
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone.Kevin Lynch for Paramount Network
Paramount announced on Friday morning thatTaylor Sheridan’s hit Western will end after the upcoming fifth season, which is set air in November (pending the swift resolution of theWriters Guild of America strike, which began Tuesday).
On the heels of the finale, a new addition to theYellowstoneuniverse will debut in December.
Casting for the next spinoff has not yet been announced, althoughMatthew McConaughey’s name has come up for a potential Dutton-centric spinoff. ViacomCBS President Chris McCarthy addressed the speculation in April, tellingThe Hollywood Reporterthe network will move forward with the McConaughey-led series.
Kevin Costner.Dave J Hogan/Getty
PEOPLE confirmed earlier this week that Baumgartner, 49, had filed for divorce from Costner, 68.
“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,” a representative for Costnertold PEOPLEon Tuesday. “We ask that his, Christine’s, and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner in 2003.Marion Curtis/Starpix/Shutterstock
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The pairtied the knot in September 2004andhave three children together: sons Cayden, 15, and Hayes, 14, plus daughter Grace, 12. Costner also hasfour older children— daughters Annie and Lily and sons Joe and Liam — from previous relationships.
According to a source, Costner, who split from hisfirst wife Cindy Silvain 1994,didn’t want the divorce. “It was not anything that he wanted or sought,” the insider said. “And if he could change the situation, he would.”
source: people.com
