Kevin Costner, 71, sparks romance rumours with woman 31 years his junior
Kevin Costner has sparked romance rumours with a mystery blonde believed to be 31 years his junior.
The two-time Oscar winner, 71, was photographed with the mystery woman, reported to be Colorado lifestyle coach Jennifer Milburn, 40.
Kevin Costner has been romantically linked to a woman 31 years his junior. Jesse Grant/Getty Images for The Art of Elysium
Multiple US outlets report the pair were seen stepping out in Santa Barbara, California this week, looking “extremely affectionate” together according to onlookers.
Costner owns two estates in the area.
The rumoured couple were reportedly shopping for groceries, stocking up on steaks, veggies and breakfast items including juice and cereal.
The mystery woman believed to be romantically linked with Costner. Facebook/Blue Delta Jeans Co.
It’s understood that Milburn is from Aspen, Colorado, where the Yellowstone star owns his 160-acre Dunbar Ranch. But their connection doesn’t stop there.
It’s believed the young coach worked at a high-profile wester retailer for several years, and has been photographed riding horses.
Milburn was also reportedly a local model and a flight attendant, according to her LinkedIn profile.
The rumours come after Costner’s high-profile divorce from wife of 18 years, Christine Baumgartner in 2023.
Costner has been married twice – first to college sweetheart Cindy Silva, and then to second wife Christine Baumgartner who was 19 years his junior.
Costner and Baumgartner’s last red carpet appearance together in March 2022. Getty
He has also been linked to a who’s who of celebrities, including Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson in the ’90s and most recently, singer Jewel.
However, in June 2024 Costner revealed a romantic relationship with the 52-year-old Grammy Nominee “just hasn’t happened”, confirming thee pair had “never gone out ever”.
Jewel, left, and Costner with two others during a trip to Necker Island when romance rumours swirled. Instagram
The Dancing with Wolves star welcomed three kids, Annie, Lilly and Joe, with his first wife Silva. They divorced in 1994.
Costner welcomed son Liam in 1996 with ex Bridget Rooney, who he reportedly also met in Aspen, Colorado.
In June 2025, Costner told Extra that he had not given up on finding love. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for SCAD
In 2004, the actor married Baumgartner. The pair welcomed three children together, Cayden, Hayes and Grace.
Baumgartner filed for divorce in May 2023 citing "irreconcilable differences".
A well-publicised dispute over their marital home, child support and settlement ensued after it emerged she had signed a prenup capping her divorce settlement at AU$1.7 million.
