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Calling it quits. Kevin Costner was married to wife Christine Baumgartner for nearly 19 years before she filed for divorce in May 2023.

Kevin Costner's impending split from his wife of 19 years, Christine Baumgartner, will be the Oscar-winning director's second time in divorce court.  Baumgartner filed Monday to end their union citing unspecified 'irreconcilable differences. ' It's believed that the pair have a pre-nuptial agreement.

Kevin Costner and his wife Christine Baumgartner are getting divorced, a representative for the actor has announced. “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage,” the Hollywood star’s publicist Arnold Robinson said. “We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time,” he added.

already caught up in ongoing drama on his Paramount Network show – confirmed to The Post.“We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time,” the rep added.The couple shares three kids: Cayden Wyatt, 15; Hayes Logan, 14; and Grace Avery, 12.Baumgartner, 49, is asking for joint custody of the kids, according to a TMZ report. Costner allegedly filed his response Tuesday, in which he also asked for joint custody.Baumgartner is not asking for spousal support, according to TMZ, though Costner’s response, filed by divorce attorney Laura Wasser, reportedly states there was a prenup: “Spousal support to be payable to petitioner pursuant to the terms of the parties’ Premarital Agreement.”The Post also contacted Wasser for comment.

It’s over. Kevin Costner and his wife, Christine Baumgartner, have called it quits after nearly 19 years of marriage, Us Weekly can confirm.

Calling it quits. Kevin Costner’s wife, Christine Costner, has filed for divorce.

Kevin Costner's wife, Christine Costner, has filed for divorce.Christine filed the documents to terminate her marriage with the actor on Monday, after more than 18 years of marriage.A rep for Kevin confirmed the news of their split in a statement to ET Tuesday afternoon, stating, «It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action.»«We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time,» the statement concluded.In the filing, Christine cited irreconcilable differences as the grounds for divorce, reports.

His big moment! While Kevin Costner couldn’t make it to the 2023 Golden Globes in person, his wife, Christine Baumgartner, and their children made it a night to remember.

A somber message. Kevin Costner shared a heartfelt video with fans just minutes before the 2023 Golden Globes began.

Kevin Costner's life is anything but ordinary as a megastar with huge films under his belt. But outside of showbiz, the actor admits he is just an everyday family man.Costner, 67, spoke with People about fatherhood as he promoted his new FOX Nation docuseries Yellowstone One-Fifty.Costner has three children with his wife Christine - sons Cayden, 15, Hayes, 13, and daughter Grace, 12. He also has daughters Annie, 38, Lily, 36, and son Joe, 34, with his ex-wife Cindy Costner.

Kevin Costner’s kids! The actor has welcomed seven children with three partners over the years.

Second chances! Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner may have met in the 80s, but it took the couple years before their connection blossomed into something more.

Kevin Costner brought along a very special date to the 2022 SAG Awards on Sunday – his wife of 17 years, Christine Baumgartner.MORE: The most show-stopping looks from the 2022 SAG AwardsThe couple made a rare public appearance together as they walked the red carpet ahead of the ceremony, looking blissfully happy as they posed for the cameras.WATCH: Michael Keaton has very awkward moment at 2022 SAG Awards!Kevin, 67, looked suave in a black suit complete with a bow tie, while Christine stunned in a low-cut pink dress, embellished with sequin detailing. She wore her hair styled loose around her shoulders and opted for minimum jewelry.READ: Kevin Costner confirms Yellowstone season fiveMORE: Kevin Costner gives his daughter away during beautiful country weddingChristine is Kevin's second wife; they married after four years together at his ranch in Aspen in September 2004 and together share three children – Cayden, 14, Hayes, 13, and 11-year-old Grace.