Christine Baumgartner denies Kevin Costner‘s claim, stating that the man who gifted her $20k—also a close friend of Kevin’s—is not her partner.
During the divorce hearing in Santa Barbara, Christine testified about her visit to Hawaii in July, where she was seen with Josh Connor.
As we previously reported, Josh is a well-known acquaintance of both Kevin and Christine, and sources close to Josh and Christine have confirmed that they are not in a romantic relationship.
Christine reiterated this on the stand, clearly stating that Josh is not her boyfriend. She also mentioned that during her time in Hawaii, she shared a room with her best friend of many years.
7/17/23
BACKGRID
TMZ first reported that Kevin mentioned Christine receiving $20,000 from “her boyfriend.” During her testimony, Christine tearfully explained that Josh gave her that amount because she was having financial concerns. She then revealed that she gave $10k to her mother, and eventually returned the remaining $10k to Josh.
She also discussed the Montecito rental she is moving into on Friday, which costs $40k per month. When her attorney inquired about its proximity to the water, Christine responded, “You cannot reach it on foot with a surfboard.”
In her documents, Christine expressed dissatisfaction with the rental property as it is located on the mountain side of the freeway, offering no scenic view or beach access. She mentioned in her testimony that she plans to rent it for only six months due to uncertainty regarding the outcome of the divorce.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Josh Connor dating Christine Baumgartner?
No, they are not in a romantic relationship. They are longtime friends.
2. Why did Josh give Christine $20,000?
Josh gave her that amount because she was facing financial concerns.
3. What did Christine do with the $20,000?
She gave $10,000 to her mother and eventually returned the remaining $10,000 to Josh.
4. Why is Christine moving into a rental property?
Christine is moving into a rental property because of the ongoing divorce proceedings and the uncertainty surrounding the outcome.
5. What issues does Christine have with the rental property?
Christine expressed dissatisfaction with the rental property as it does not have a scenic view or beachfront access.
Conclusion
Christine Baumgartner has denied being in a romantic relationship with Josh Connor, a mutual friend of hers and Kevin Costner. She clarified this during the divorce hearing and explained that Josh gave her $20,000 due to financial concerns. Christine plans to move into a rental property in Montecito, although she has expressed discontent with its location. The divorce proceedings continue with uncertainty about the final outcome.