Christine Baumgartner is engaged to her financier boyfriend, Josh Connor. The couple shared the news in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. Baumgartner, 50, thought it was a simple dinner for two when Connor, 49, proposed on January 26 in Santa Barbara. A source close to the couple revealed that Connor had planned a romantic and life-changing moment, getting down on one knee as it started raining.
Baumgartner and Connor’s relationship has been gaining attention since they were spotted together in Hawaii in July 2023. Friends of Baumgartner’s told PEOPLE they were dating in January 2024. A recent source confirmed that their relationship started as a friendship, giving them a strong foundation. They share the same values and feel happy and supported in their new partnership.
Baumgartner’s friends have been supportive of her relationship with Connor. Insiders shared that she has prioritized her family, especially her children, Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14. Now, Baumgartner is excited to start this new chapter with Connor and is looking forward to the future together.
The engagement comes a year after Baumgartner finalized her divorce from Kevin Costner in February 2024.
Source: https://people.com/christine-baumgartner-engaged-to-financier-josh-connor-exclusive-8782556