Who is Josh Connor? Christine Baumgartner marries family friend nearly 2 years after finalizing divorce with Kevin Costner

Christine Baumgartner's new husband, Josh Connor, is a financier. As per In Touch Weekly, Josh is divorced and has three kids. He graduated from Massachusetts' Williams College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics.

Christine tied the knot with the financier on October 18 at Santa Ynez Ranch, a private vineyard in Santa Barbara, California. Baumgartner was seen in a custom gown by Mira Zwilinger, and Josh was wearing a custom-tailored black tuxedo. This comes after Baumgartner filed for divorce from Yellowstone star Kevin Costner in May 2023, citing "irreconcilable differences." The divorce was finalized in February 2024 after a legal battle.

A source, while speaking to US Weekly in January 2024, dished on Christine Baumgartner's relationship with Connor before her divorce:

"Kevin had strong suspicisons that something was going on between Christine and Josh. Their close (bond) was a real elephant in the room."

A source, while speaking to People Magazine in December 2024, gave details about the couple's relationship and said:

"Christine and Josh's relationship started as a friendship, so they have a really good foundation. They share the same values, and she feels so happy and supported in this new relationship."

Josh was first linked to Christine Baumgartner in July 2023, two months after she filed for divorce, and the pair was photographed on a vacation in Hawaii. As per People Magazine, the two got engaged on January 29, 2025. A source close to the couple, while speaking to the outlet, said:

"It was about to rain, so almost no one else was on the beach when Josh got down on one knee."

More about Christine Baumgartner's new husband, Josh Connor

Christine Baumgartner's new husband, Josh Connor, is the founding partner of Connor Capital SB, which, according to his business profile, "focuses on equity investments in transportation and transportation-related companies."

Connor has worked in finance for more than 25 years and "has been an investor, key strategic advisor, lender, and leading banker to many transportation companies around the world," as per his business bio.

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Josh is also the managing director and the co-head of the industrials baking group at Barclays and currently serves on the board of directors of Watco Companies, Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines Holdings, and U.S Rail and Logistics.

Josh Connor was previously married to Patricia, with whom he finalized his divorce on January 3, 2023. The two share three children: Two daughters, Lily and Abigail, and a son, John.

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