In his personal life, Costner and Christine Baumgartner finalized this divorce in February of this year. Since then, there have been rumors about Costner dating singer-songwriter Jewel. However, in a recent interview, Costner shut down those speculations about his love life and does not want these baseless rumors to ruin their friendship.

Kevin Costner’s personal life took a big hit this year as he and his wife of 20 years Christine Bumagartmer finalized their divorce in February. He is now a single father to their 3 children and is hard at work with his passion project Horizon: An American Saga‘s future films. Since December of 2023, rumors began to link Costner with famed singer-songwriter Jewel after they were seen together at a charity event (via People

The rumors continued this year, although Jewel did not confirm a romantic relationship with Costner while calling him “a great person” (via Elle). Costner was recently asked by Howard Stern about their rumored romance, to which the Yellowstone star stated that they are just friends, and have never gone out together as a couple.

The actor showed his disdain for all the baseless rumors about them and does not want them to ruin his special relationship with Jewel. When Stern inquired how the rumors began to start, Costner points to the aforementioned charity event held on Richard Branson’s Necker Island. He said (via YouTube),

While Costner has not found a new romantic interest yet, his friendship with Jewel is a special one that he does not want to tarnish. Judging from his comments. the two seem to admire each other as people and formed a connection through common interests.