Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner was spotted at their $145 million beachfront property in Carpinteria, California, on Wednesday, when it was revealed he was taking legal action to get her out of the house after she died last month filed for divorce.
The Oscar-winning actor, 68, said that Baumgartner, 49, had 30 days under the terms of her marriage contract to move out of the house he owns after she filed for divorce on May 1, Radar reported on Tuesday after reviewing the legal documents in the case.
The Dances With Wolves actor and director told the court he believes Baumgartner is staying home to convince him to give in to “various financial demands” she’s making as a result of the split.
Additionally, a group of property inspectors were seen at the premises on Wednesday in what could be linked to the actor’s recent decision to pawn a piece of his property to fund his upcoming Horizon film franchise.
Costner said he had already given Baumgartner $1.45 million as part of the prenup, providing ample funds to purchase a new apartment.
The Latest: Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner, 49, was spotted at their $145 million beachfront property in Carpinteria, California, on Wednesday, amid news the 68-year-old actor had taken legal action to have her leave of the estate during the divorce
The Oscar-winning actor said that under the terms of their prenuptial agreement, Baumgartner had 30 days after filing for divorce on May 1 to move out of the home he owns
Baumgartner was pictured leaving a Bank of America branch in Montecito, California, as news of the divorce battle broke on Wednesday
Baumgartner was pictured leaving a Bank of America branch in Montecito, California, as news of the divorce battle broke on Wednesday.
Baumgartner, who has worked as a model and handbag designer in the past, was seen looking at her phone as she walked down the steps of the financial institution.
She wore a long-sleeved tie-dye sweater in shades of pink, yellow, orange and purple. She paired the top with black leggings and black sneakers.
Baumgartner wore her dark locks with blonde highlights in a ponytail and accessorized with earrings and a necklace, while carrying a quality handbag that appeared to be from the late designer Kate Spade.
She was pictured at the wheel of a gray Range Rover as she drove from the bank to the compound in Carpinteria, California on Wednesday.
Baumgartner, who has three children with Costner – sons Cayden, 16, and Hayes, 14, and daughter Grace, 13 – appeared to have a passenger in the luxury vehicle as he made the trek in the affluent coastal community.
Amid the divorce and ownership battle, the Yellowstone star has told the court he’s willing to make further financial arrangements to persuade her to leave home.
Costner said in the court filings that he was “willing to contribute $30,000 a month towards a rental home as part of his child support obligations and is willing to advance another $10,000 for her moving expenses.”
In court filings, he said he was the sole owner of the three family homes; and per the prenuptial agreement they signed at their 2004 wedding, Baumgartner agreed to leave home and take their belongings with them in the event of a divorce.
Costner has a massive real estate portfolio, highlighting a 10-acre beachfront property in Carpinteria, California that is estimated to be worth $145 million.
Baumgartner, who has worked as a model and handbag designer in the past, was seen looking at her phone as she walked down the steps of the financial institution
She wore a long-sleeved tie-dye sweater in shades of pink, yellow, orange and purple. She paired the top with black leggings and black sneakers
Baumgartner wore her dark locks with blonde highlights in a ponytail, earrings and a necklace
She was pictured at the wheel of a gray Range Rover as she drove from the bank to the compound in Carpinteria, California on Wednesday
Baumgartner, who has three children with Costner – sons Cayden, 16, and Hayes, 14, and daughter Grace, 13 – appeared to have a passenger in the luxury vehicle as he made the trek in the affluent coastal community
The longtime Hollywood star’s wife was seen exiting the vehicle on June day
The former couple were pictured in LA with their three children in August 2019
The house is situated on a cliff and offers sea views. Costner originally designed a dream home with a pool and guest house, but family commitments and spending a lot of time at his Aspen home meant he never got around to redesigning the grounds.
The grounds include a 500-foot stretch of private beach surrounded by cliffs, and the actor has built what appears to be a vacation home on the property, surrounded by patio furniture and umbrellas.
Originally there was a polo practice field on the property, which baseball fan Costner converted into a baseball field. The home also offers views of the Santa Barbara Mountains, several islands and a private horse trail.
Already owning a home on Carpinteria Beach, Costner bought a 17-acre property with a modest two-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch in 2006 for $28.5 million. Costner noticed the house when he saw a for sale sign while jogging past.
In 2007, the JFK star sold seven acres of land to a neighbor but combined his homes into one contiguous estate.
In a recent interview with Deadline, Costner noted that he had pawned a piece of his property to raise money for his upcoming Horizon film franchise.
“I mortgaged 10 waterfront acres in Santa Barbara where I was planning to build my final home,” Costner said. “But I did it without thinking about it. It sent my accountant into a freaking dizzy spell. But it’s my life and I believe in the idea and the story.”
Costner also owns a 400-acre ranch in Aspen, Colorado that includes two lakes. The property comprises three separate houses with a total of eight bathrooms and twelve bedrooms and can accommodate up to 34 guests.
In late January, Costner put the property known as Dunbar Ranch up for rent at $36,000 a night.
Baumgartner filed for divorce from The Bodyguard actor on May 1.
Their relationship began in 1998 and they had exchanged vows in 2004 at his ranch in Colorado.
After announcing the separation, Costner’s rep, Arnold Robinson, said in a statement, “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have arisen which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to attend a divorce of the marriage.”
The Dances With Wolves actor and director told the court he believes Baumgartner is staying home to convince him to give in to “various financial demands” she’s making as a result of the split
Costner “wasn’t shocked” when he heard about the divorce filing, sources told People last month, but the news still came as “an unpleasant surprise.”
“It’s not what he wanted.” “However, he knew Christine was unhappy,” the source said.
Costner’s busy work schedule has affected the relationship, the source added, as she wanted “they to spend time with family at their home in Santa Barbara,” but he “isn’t around often” when he’s filming.
The insider said, “His absence has been very hard on her.” Christine doesn’t want him to rush into another project. He’s been obsessed with filming Horizon since last year. She wasn’t happy about that.’
The veteran actor is also father to daughters Annie, 39, and Lily, 36, and son Joe, 35, with ex-wife Cindy Silva; and son Liam, 27, with ex-girlfriend Bridget Rooney.