Now 70, Kevin Costner appears to be stepping into a slower, more serene stage of life. The Oscar winner was recently seen in Aspen, where he spent the Christmas holidays enjoying a winter escape with his 46-year-old girlfriend, Kelly Noonan, soaking in the calm of Colorado’s mountain scenery.
The couple were photographed heading to dinner with friends at a local spot, moving easily through the evening and looking completely at ease together. Blending polish with practicality, Noonan stepped out in a khaki-toned coat paired with dark denim and brown ankle boots that enhanced her proportions. Green gloves and a striped clutch brought contrast to the look. Costner stayed true to his understated style, wearing a brown coat over a black sweater, finished with light blue jeans and gray suede boots.
Costner is currently dating Noonan, who directed the film Swindler. Their connection first drew public notice in August, after they were spotted together at the JAS Labor Day Experience in Snowmass Village, just outside Aspen. Since that sighting, the two have been keeping a low profile, spending time together quietly and largely out of public view.
Friends of the actor say they are happy to see him smiling again after an especially painful period in his personal life. According to those close to him, Costner has been cautious about keeping the relationship low-key, hoping to protect it from unnecessary attention. The two were also together in Aspen over the summer, strengthening their bond over time.
Those familiar with the couple describe Costner as deeply taken with Noonan. He has reportedly bonded well with her children from a previous relationship, something that means a great deal to him. They share common interests such as nature, sports, and outdoor activities. Noonan enjoys surfing and long walks with dogs, and her easygoing nature is said to be exactly what Costner needs right now.
Following a lengthy legal process, Kevin Costner finalized his split from Christine Baumgartner earlier last year, bringing an end to their two-decade marriage. Together, they are parents to three children — Cayden, now 18, Hayes, 16, and their youngest, Grace, 15. As part of the final agreement, the court set Costner’s child support payments at $63,000 per month, a sum that ultimately fell well below the amount initially demanded.
The separation quickly escalated into a bitter legal fight, culminating in a court order forcing Baumgartner to leave the family’s $145 million oceanfront home in Carpinteria. She has since remarried, tying the knot with financier Josh Connor, once a friend of the actor.
Now, surrounded by snow-covered mountains instead of courtrooms, Costner appears focused on rebuilding his life — one quiet dinner date at a time.
