Kevin Costner says he’s open to finding love after denying Jewel romance rumors

Kevin Costner is open to finding love again, even though it’s not with Jewel. The “Yellowstone” star shared in a recent interview with People that he is ready to explore new romantic possibilities one year after filing for divorce from Christine Baumgartner. Baumgartner has already moved on from their 18-year marriage.

Costner expressed a positive outlook on love, saying, “I think everybody would like to be in love. There’s such a good feeling that’s associated with that. It may have to be defined in a different way, but yeah, I love the idea of that possibility.” He emphasized that he won’t let past hardships affect his ability to love again.

During this challenging period, Costner focused on his seven children — Annie, 40, Lily, 37, Joe, 36, Liam, 27, Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14. He spoke about the importance of staying engaged in his children’s lives, saying, “You just keep talking, you keep coaching [the kids], you keep interested in what they’re interested in … I had to. It’s really about the children. I am still teaching my kids. And by the way, I’m still learning.”

Costner also leaned on his friendships, including his friendship with singer Jewel. The two sparked romance rumors in December 2023 after being seen together on several occasions. However, Costner recently clarified on “The Howard Stern Show” that their relationship is purely platonic, stating, “Jewel and I are friends — we’ve never gone out. She’s special, and I don’t want these rumors to ruin our friendship because that’s what we have.” He acknowledged Jewel’s beauty but emphasized that they had only shared “tremendous conversations” and that their time together on Richard Branson’s private island for a fundraiser was not a romantic getaway.

In summary, while Kevin Costner is open to finding love again, his primary focus remains on his children and maintaining meaningful friendships, like the one he shares with Jewel.