Kevin Costner, the Hollywood actor, has revealed that his long-term marriage with his wife, Christine Baumgartner, almost didn’t happen because of his fear of having more children. Costner shared that he was in a rough place after getting divorced in 1994 and that his faith was shaken. He met Baumgartner in 2000 and the two dated for nearly two years before separating. However, Baumgartner had expressed that they would get back together at some point in the future.
In an interview with US Weekly, Costner admitted that fear kept him from committing to his now wife, whom he has been with for almost two decades. He shared that Baumgartner wanted a child, but he was afraid he couldn’t be an effective father. However, he didn’t want to lose the love of his life and so he decided to take the chance. The couple got back together and eventually got married in Aspen, Colorado, on September 25th, 2004.
Costner is a father to seven children, three with his ex-wife and four with Baumgartner. He has spoken openly about the challenges of being a divorced father and how it was a huge loss for him, but he also mentioned that the thing he was most afraid of, ended up saving his life.
Kevin Costner, the award-winning actor and director, has revealed that his long-time marriage to wife Christine Baumgartner almost didn’t happen due to his fear of having more children. In an interview with US Weekly, Costner shared that he was in a rough place after getting divorced in 1994 and that his faith was shaken.
He met Baumgartner in 2000 and the couple dated for nearly two years before separating. However, Baumgartner expressed that they would get back together at some point in the future, and Costner took her up on the offer. Costner admitted that fear kept him from committing to his now wife, who wanted to have a child.
He was afraid that he couldn’t be an effective father, but he didn’t want to lose the love of his life. After overcoming his fear, the couple got back together and eventually got married in Aspen, Colorado, on September 25th, 2004. It has been 18 years since, and the couple is still happily married with three children of their own.
Costner shared that the secret to a successful marriage is the ability to say sorry. He also added that he loves working, but he also loves his life as a father. He said being a father is the most rewarding role of his life.
In conclusion, Costner’s story is a reminder that sometimes, the thing we’re most afraid of can save our lives. It took him years to find his true love, but he was sure never to let her go. His love for his wife and his children is a reflection of the importance of family in his life and how it has shaped him as a person.
