Kevin Costner’s estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, was reportedly “unhappy” with his work schedule prior to her filing for divorce last week.
“Christine wants them to spend family time at their Santa Barbara home,” a source close to the family told People on Monday amid their split.
“During filming, Kevin is not around very much. His absence has been very hard for her.”
Despite knowing that his wife was unhappy, the insider claimed the actor was “obsessed” with directing, producing and starring in his upcoming film, “Horizon” — which took place in southern Utah from August through November 2022.
“She wasn’t happy about it,” the source simply said.
Another source in the entertainment industry told the outlet that Costner’s career has occasionally “taken precedence over his home life.”
“Kevin hasn’t been home very much for quite some time due to filming, the popularity of ‘Yellowstone,’ and the time necessary for his other projects. He has been in demand,” the source said, referring to Costner’s leading role in the hit Western drama series.
The insider admitted that the “Bodyguard” actor’s “success and excitement over the new project probably took his attention away from his family more than he realized. “
“Since it didn’t look like that would change and likely could get worse, it caused tension at home,” the source concluded.
Last week, Baumgartner, 49, filed for divorce from her estranged husband after 18 years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
A source then told Pvnew that Costner, 68, was “very surprised” when she filed.
“He obviously doesn’t want the divorce, and he would take her back,” the insider spilled and added that he still “loves [Baumgartner] and he loves his children.”
The exes share three children together — Cayden, 16, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 12 – and each parent requested for joint custody.
Since then, Baumgartner has been photographed out and about without her wedding ring and alongside daughter Grace.
Costner has kept a low profile since news of the split broke, but he was spotted wearing his wedding ring and smiling with two women just one day before his wife filed.
Shortly after her filing, Paramount announced that “Yellowstone” would be canceled after its upcoming fifth season.
