Celebrity Divorce

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner seemed destined to fight out their divorce for months to come in court -- but now that anger-fueled ride's come to a screeching halt with their settlement ... which makes this look-back at how they got here all the more eye-popping.

Going all the way back to early May -- when CB first filed to end their marriage -- this uncoupling had all the markings of being ugly, starting with the fact her decision to divorce Kevin completely blindsided him.

What proceeded over the next 5 months amounted to one of the nastiest celeb divorces in recent memory ... despite the fact they had a prenup in place.

Pretty much from the jump, Christine indicated she had plans to challenge the validity of the prenup -- starting with the fact she put up a fight about moving out of their house ... even though the prenup required her to get out if she were to divorce him.

After A LOT of back and forth in court and a judge's ruling ... Christine did move out by the court-ordered deadline in late July. Keep in mind, Kevin said he'd already given her over a million bucks to get her own pad.

In addition to the housing drama ... there was the acrimonious issue of child support, which had been challenged by Christine since the beginning. At first, she'd asked a judge to make Kevin pay a whopping $248,000/month to support their 3 teenage kids.

Kevin, of course, scoffed at that ... insisting the realistic number was probably closer to $63k/mo. -- and while he had to cough up $129k/mo as an interim amount, the judge ultimately sided with him on this matter, ruling the $63k was enough to sustain the children.

Amid all this mudslinging and money talk, the Costners went on vacation -- 2 different ones, actually ... and their kiddos got to enjoy respective trips with Mom and Dad. Christine took them to Hawaii for a week, and then KC flew them out to Aspen for some QT.

Come August, it was back to the lawyers' table ... with both Kevin and Christine sitting for a deposition to settle the issue of whether Christine "understood" the prenup she signed way back before their 2004 wedding ... something she and her lawyers argued might not have been totally clear to her.

Kevin and Christine showed up dressed to the nines for that depo ... and then testified all over again in court to hash out more points, including money, rumored partners and more.

In the end, a judge sided with Kevin on this as well -- saying the prenup was clear, and ordered Christine to pay a little more than $14k to cover Kevin's attorney fees for litigating this minute detail.

Christine then signaled she wasn't done nitpicking ... asking for more cash from Kevin to cover her attorney fees, which she estimated at $885k.

That was the latest barb just a few days ago ... and there appeared to be no end in sight. Then, just this week, Christine and Kevin buried the hatchet in a surprise move.

As we reported ... they settled, the terms of which are being kept private for now. While Christine seemed to be taking L after L in court, it sounds like she might've clocked a small win in the end -- as our sources tell us she walked away with more dough than what she was due under the original terms of their prenup.

La diputada Lauren Boebert no tiene la culpa de su papelón en el teatro, su marido separado es en realidad responsable de hacerla una soltera cachonda... así lo dice el propio hombre.

Jayson Boebert  —que está en medio de un divorcio en este momento con la congresista de Colorado— usó Facebook el lunes para defender a su próxima ex esposa diciendo que la gente no debe atacar en Lauren por su comportamiento y que en realidad deberían culparlo a él.

Se dirige a los electores escribiendo: "Estoy escribiendo para hacer frente a las profundas preocupaciones que circulan. Viendo los ataques contra Lauren, siento que la gente debe saber la verdad de nuestro matrimonio roto y la carga que ha llevado durante demasiado tiempo."

Jayson continúa elogiando a Lauren como una madre excepcional, esposa y abuela añadiendo que ella era una maravillosa esposa y compañera en su matrimonio, es decir, antes de que él rompiera su confianza engañándola. Parece que está atribuyendo a que su decisión de presentar en mayo.

Él lo pone muy claramente, explicando: "Este ha sido un divorcio devastador en el que tengo toda la responsabilidad. Me molesta que todo el mundo cree que me dejó por la fama o un nuevo estilo de vida. Eso está muy lejos de la realidad. Por otra parte, la mayor parte de lo que se dice de nuestra familia es falso. Otra batalla a la que nos hemos enfrentado juntos durante demasiado tiempo. Gran parte de esto recae sobre mí porque el problema empieza por la raíz. Yo soy la raíz".

Jayson dice que ha hecho sufrir mucho a la diputada Boebert y cree que es debido a este dolor por lo que ella podría haber actuado de esta manera. A continuación, hace una propuesta personal a ella personalmente, diciendo que está detrás de ella y condena los ataques que viene su camino en las consecuencias.

Una última súplica al público de JB: "Les pido a todos que muestren gracia y misericordia hacia Lauren en esta temporada problemática. Ella merece una oportunidad para ganarse su perdón y recuperar la confianza. La he destrozado de muchas maneras pero saldrá fortalecida como siempre lo hace, y yo también".

En cuanto a la propia representante de Boebert, ella ha reaccionado al mensaje de Jayson diciendo que aprecia sus sentimientos, pero se detiene en decir que hay algún tipo de reconciliación en el horizonte.

Ella ha manejado esto tan bien como puede, asumiendo la responsabilidad y volviendo a trabajar en DC. Como ella nos explicó ayer en la cámara ... no más fechas por el momento.

Rep. Lauren Boebert isn't to blame for her raunchy theater hookup -- her estranged husband is actually responsible for making her a horny single ... so says the man himself.

Jayson Boebert -- who's in the middle of a divorce right now with the Colorado congresswoman -- took to Facebook Monday to defend his soon-to-be ex-wife ... saying that people shouldn't pile on Lauren for her behavior, and instead come after him.

He addresses RLB's constituents, writing ... "I am writing to address the deep concerns circulating. Watching the attacks against Lauren, I feel the people should know the truth of our broken marriage and burden she has carried for too long."

Jayson goes on to praise Lauren as an exceptional mom, wife and grandmother -- adding that she was a wonderful spouse and partner in their marriage ... that is, before he shattered her trust by cheating. It seems he's attributing that to her decision to file in May.

He puts it quite plainly ... explaining, "This has been a devastating divorce that I hold all responsibility for. It upsets me that everyone believes she left me over fame or a new lifestyle. That is far from the truth. Then again, most of what’s said about our family is untrue. Another battle we have faced together for too long. Much of this is on me because the problem starts at the root. I am the root."

Jayson says he's put Rep. Boebert through the wringer, and believes it's because of this pain that she might've acted out this way. He then makes a personal overture to her personally, saying he stands behind her and condemns the attacks coming her way in the fallout.

One final plea to the public from JB ... "I am asking for you all to show grace and mercy towards Lauren in this troubling season. She deserves a chance to earn your forgiveness and regain trust. I have broke her down in so many ways, but she will come out stronger as she always does, and so will I."

As for Rep. Boebert herself -- she's reacted to Jayson's message, saying she appreciates his sentiments, but stops short of saying there's any sort of reconciliation on the horizon.

She's been handling this as well as she can -- taking responsibility and getting back to work in D.C. As she explained to us on camera yesterday ... no more dates for the time being.

¡Este puede ser el giro más impactante de este año! la guerra de divorcio entre Kevin Costner y Christine Baumgartner es ahora historia... porque han ¡¡¡VUELTO!!!

A pesar de lo improbable que parecía un acuerdo, había indicios de que podría suceder. Como ya habíamos informado el equipo legal de Kevin (encabezado por Laura Wasser) ganó una serie de escaramuzas legales, en particular en el departamento de manutención de los hijos. Wasser presentó documentos al tribunal diciendo que la obligación mensual de Kevin debería ser de $63.000 al mes. Christine quería $248k al mes, y luego de una audiencia probatoria de 2 días en Santa Bárbara a principios de este mes, el juez Thomas Anderle estuvo de lado de Kevin.

El juez también dejó muy claro que el acuerdo prenupcial se aplicaría, y si Christine impugnara tendría que devolver Kevin más de un millón y pagar los honorarios de su abogado para la lucha prenupcial. Al parecer, Christine vio la escritura en la pared y aceptó el fin de semana los términos de una carta de acuerdo de 3 páginas.

Los dos estuvieron casados durante 18 años y tuvieron 3 hijos juntos. Christine solicitó el divorcio en mayo y pidió la custodia compartida. Kevin también pidió la custodia compartida. No conocemos los detalles del acuerdo pero parece que la petición de honorarios de $850.000 de Christine está fuera de la mesa.

It may be the most shocking turn of events this year ... the divorce war between Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner is now history, because they have SETTLED UP!!!

As improbable as a settlement seemed, there were signs it might happen. As we reported, Kevin's legal team, headed up by disso queen Laura Wasser, won a series of legal skirmishes, particularly in the child support department. Wasser submitted paperwork to the court saying Kevin's monthly obligation should be $63k a month. Christine wanted $248k a month, and after a 2-day evidentiary hearing in Santa Barbara earlier this month, Judge Thomas Anderle sided with Kevin.

The judge also made it pretty clear ... the prenup would be enforced, and if Christine challenged it she would have to repay Kevin more than $1 million and pay his attorney's fees for the prenup fight. Apparently, Christine saw the handwriting on the wall and agreed over the weekend to the terms of a 3-page settlement letter.

The 2 were married for 18 years and had 3 kids together. Christine filed for divorce back in May and asked for joint custody. Kevin also asked for joint custody. We don't know the details of the settlement, but it looks like Christine's $850,000 fee request is off the table.

Although the prenup is enforceable, our sources say Christine got more than what was prescribed in the doc ... for the sake of settlement.

Did not see this one coming.

Rep. Lauren Boebert says it's dunzo between her and the theater groping guy -- saying the one-time private moment came and went ... and it sounds like his politics might be at play.

The Colorado congresswoman touched down in D.C. Monday to get back to work -- and she chatted it up with a photog at the airport who asked all about her busy past few days outside of Capitol Hill. Of course, we're referring to her wild night out in Denver last week.

Check out what she has to say about it ... she's got some interesting soundbites here.

For starters, Boebert again takes accountability ... saying she regrets how everything played out, especially in public. She somewhat defends her fooling around as a little bit of "me time," and she was just cutting loose and enjoying herself on a romantic date.

Speaking of that date -- bar owner Quinn Gallagher -- it sounds like he might be out of luck for a second meetup ... at least based on what she says here. The reason she's cutting him loose ... he's a freaking Dem! Apparently, she didn't know that before going out with him. Nonetheless, she says he's a great guy.

What we can glean from her remarks ... this seems to have been a first date. If true, that's certainly fascinating -- especially considering how handsy they were with each other. Here's hoping he enjoyed it, 'cause RLB probably ain't calling him again ... nice as he was.

Savage Garden lead singer Darren Hayes is ready to turn the page on his marriage -- after splitting up with his hubby, Richard Cullen, earlier this year ... he has now officially filed for divorce.

Hayes filed his dissolution docs Monday in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences.

Darren and Richard have been together for a long time. They first got hitched way back in 2005, entered a civil partnership the year after ... and then got married again (here in the States) in 2013 to celebrate gay rights.

They have no children together, but presumably share a lot of other assets ... which will get divvied up as the divorce moves along.

Darren announced he and Richard were separating back in May, writing .... "After 17 years of marriage to the best person I have ever met, Richard and I have chosen to accept that our union has gently and beautifully come to rest. In honour of this realization, we separated earlier this year and have been supporting each other emotionally throughout this massive change in our lives."

He also addressed any speculation as to why they're going their separate ways, saying ... "Because people will ask, let me answer the ugly questions to get them out of the way forever - no, there's no scandal to report, no infidelity, guilty or third party."

Kroy Biermann is again begging a judge not to let his estranged wife Kim Zolciak slow down his attempt to sell their mansion -- insisting they need to sell the place ASAP ... so they can get separate pads to shield their kids from the trauma of their toxic relationship.

The former NFL star filed new court docs this week, obtained by TMZ, which push back on what he claims is Kim's recent attempt to delay a ruling over the matter of whether to quickly try to sell their massive Georgia home.

Like before, Kroy's reiterating the urgent need to unload this property -- citing their mounting debts and money woes ... but this time, KB says it a bit more plainly. He writes in his paperwork, "The parties to this action are financially destitute, largely related to [Kim]'s reckless spending habits and love for online gambling." Oof ...

Yes, that's Kroy pointing the finger right at Kim and attributing their problems to her. What's more -- he says the IRS actually has a lien on the home over unpaid taxes in the amount of $1.1 million. Kroy also cites a number of lawsuits from creditors who want their dough.

In the docs, Kroy says he and Kim really don't have much else left to their name ... and that the house is the last true asset of value that they can cash in on -- but, according to him, Kim's trying to delay the process and making it difficult to turn the page amid their divorce. And, he says their constant fighting is hurting their kids, saying the "toxicity enveloping the marital home is extremely detrimental to the mental and emotional well-being of the children."

Time's running out, as Kroy says foreclosure is looming -- and he wants to try and collect whatever equity they have left in the place to pay down the damage and get separate places. Kroy's basically on his hands and knees here asking for the court to say yes.

Ariana Grande is following in her boyfriend Ethan Slater's footsteps ... because she's also officially filed for divorce from her husband of 2 years, Dalton Gomez, and he's filed too.

Ariana's lawyer, Laura Wasser, filed first Monday ... citing the boilerplate "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for divorce.

Dalton immediately followed suit, filing his response in a clearly-coordinated effort. We're told everything was worked out before going to the courthouse. Sources say Ariana will cut Dalton a check, and that will be that.

BTW ... they had a prenup. The date of separation is February 20, 2023.

As for why it took so long between the date of separation and the divorce filings, a source with direct knowledge tells us the two took their time to iron out details and settle. Our source says there are no hard feelings ..."they’ve been really caring and respectful of one another every step of this process."

As we reported, Ariana began dating her "Wicked" costar, Ethan Slater, after splitting with Dalton while filming the flick overseas ... a bombshell that sent fans wild.

Since then, Ethan's filed for divorce from his wife, Lilly Jay. The 2 were high school sweethearts and tied the knot in 2018. They also share a kid together, whom they welcomed last year.

Sources also told us Ethan "desperately" wants to co-parent their kid in the midst of their divorce ... and both of them have apparently agreed.

Neither Ariana or Dalton have commented publicly on their divorce.

Ariana Grande está siguiendo los pasos de su novio Ethan Slater porque ella también ha solicitado oficialmente el divorcio de su marido de 2 años, Dalton Gómez, y él también lo ha hecho.

La abogada de Ariana, Laura Wasser, presentó la primera demanda el lunes citando "diferencias irreconciliables" como la razón para el divorcio.

Dalton inmediatamente hizo lo mismo presentando su respuesta en un esfuerzo claramente coordinado. Nos dicen que todo estaba resuelto antes de ir a la corte. Las fuentes dicen que Ariana cortará Dalton un cheque, y eso será todo.

Además, tenían un acuerdo prenupcial. La fecha de separación es el 20 de febrero de 2023.

En cuanto a por qué tomó tanto tiempo entre la fecha de separación y la presentación del divorcio, una fuente con conocimiento directo nos dice que los dos se tomaron su tiempo para limar detalles y llegar a un acuerdo. Nuestra fuente dice que no hay resentimientos, "han sido realmente cariñosos y respetuosos el uno con el otro en cada paso de este proceso."

Como informamos, Ariana comenzó a salir con su coprotagonista de "Wicked", Ethan Slater, después de separarse de Dalton durante el rodaje de la película en el extranjero. La noticia hizo enloquecer a los fans.

Desde entonces, Ethan ha solicitado el divorcio de su esposa Lilly Jay. Los 2 fueron novios en la escuela secundaria y se casaron en 2018. También comparten un niño juntos, a quien dieron la bienvenida el año pasado.

Las fuentes también nos dijeron que Ethan quiere "desesperadamente" coparentar a su hijo en medio de su divorcio y ambos aparentemente han aceptado.

La diputada Lauren Boebert dice que todo se acabó entre ella y el tipo de teatro, diciendo que el momento privado de una sola vez llegó y se fue y suena como su política podría estar en juego.

La congresista de Colorado aterrizó en Washington el lunes para volver al trabajo y charló con un fotógrafo en el aeropuerto que le preguntó todo acerca de sus ocupados últimos días fuera del Capitolio. Por supuesto, nos referimos a su noche salvaje en Denver la semana pasada.

Échale un vistazo a lo que tiene que decir al respecto ... ella tiene algunos soundbites interesantes aquí.

Para empezar, Boebert toma de nuevo la responsabilidad ... diciendo que se arrepiente de cómo todo salió, sobre todo en público. Ella defiende de alguna manera su tonteo como un poco de "tiempo para mí", y ella sólo estaba cortando suelta y disfrutar de sí misma en una cita romántica.

Hablando de esa cita —el dueño del bar Quinn Gallagher— parece que podría estar sin suerte para un segundo encuentro, al menos basado en lo que ella dice. La razón por la que lo deja es ni más ni menos por que ¡es un maldito demócrata! Al parecer, ella no lo sabía antes de salir con él. Sin embargo, dice que es un gran tipo.

Lo que podemos deducir de sus comentarios es que esto parece haber sido una primera cita. Si es cierto, eso es ciertamente fascinante, especialmente teniendo en cuenta lo manoseados que estaban el uno con el otro. Esperemos que lo haya disfrutado, porque por muy simpático que fuera probablemente no lo vuelva a llamar .

Teyana Taylor acaba de confirmar lo que la gente ha sospechado durante mucho tiempo acerca de ella y su marido, Iman Shumpert, su relación ha terminado.

La cantante oficialmente dio la noticia el domingo, compartiendo una larga declaración en Instagram. ¡Ella escribe: "No demasiado en mi bestie! Para ser justos, Iman y yo estamos separados y lo hemos estado por un tiempo. Para ser 1000% claros, la 'infidelidad' no es una de las razones de nuestra separación".

Y añade: "Seguimos siendo los mejores amigos, grandes socios y formamos un gran equipo a la hora de criar a nuestros dos preciosos hijos. Lo más importante es que somos FAMILIA y en los 10 años que llevamos juntos y los 7 de casados nunca hemos jugado con ESO".

Teyana continúa explicando que la razón por la que ha mantenido esto en secreto es porque ella es privada y no se sentía como si fuera asunto de nadie más, una decisión con la que está feliz ya que ella e Iman han sido capaces de navegar esto en sus términos sin tanto ruido.

Ella termina diciendo: "La única razón por la que estoy compartiendo ESTA parte de la charla es porque las narrativas se están yendo un poco de las manos y es injusto para todas las partes involucradas. Espero que esto les aclare un poco las cosas". Vale, AunTey, los vuelvo a sacar del chat, ¡adiós!".

Teyana Taylor just confirmed what folks have long suspected about her and her husband, Iman Shumpert ... their relationship is over.

The singer officially broke the news Sunday, taking to IG with a lengthy statement. She writes, "Not too much on my bestie! In all fairness, Iman and I are separated and have been for a while. To be 1000% clear, 'infidelity' ain’t one of the reasons for our departure."

She adds, "We are still the best of friends, great business partners and are one hell of a team when it comes to co-parenting our 2 beautiful children. Most importantly we are FAMILY & in the 10yrs together, 7yrs married we ain’t ever played with or about THAT."

Teyana goes on to explain that the reason she's kept this under wraps is because she's private ... and didn't feel like it was anyone's business -- a decision she's happy with as she and Iman have been able to navigate this on their terms without so much noise.

She finishes by saying ... "The only reason I’m even sharing THIS part of the chat is because the narratives are getting a little out of hand & it’s unfair to all parties involved. I hope this provided some clarity for y’all. Okay AunTey taking y’all back out the chat bye!"

Hugh Jackman aún no está listo para hablar de la separación con su esposa, más allá de lo que ya dijo en un comunicado. Pero incluso cuando fue presionado por un fotógrafo, el tipo fue todo un caballero.

El actor fue abordado por un paparazzi el sábado en Nueva York, y acribillado a preguntas sobre su separación con Deborra-lee Furnes, con quien Hugh ha estado casado durante los últimos 27 años, y que salió de la nada el viernes en un sorprendente anuncio.

Echa un vistazo a lo que dijo al respecto en persona. El camarógrafo le preguntó a qué tipo de crecimiento personal se referían él y Deborra-lee, algo que aludieron en sus declaraciones, y Hugh realmente lo dejó dando la hora de una manera muy educada.

Para empezar, Hugh le dice que no se siente bien discutiendo el asunto en este momento, en lo que resultó ser una entrevista improvisada, lo cual es justo. Dice que aprecia los pensamientos del fotógrafo, pero cuando el tipo presiona un poco más, le dice sin rodeos que están pasando por un momento difícil.

El paparazzi se enfoca en "Deadpool 3" y le pregunta cuándo cree que podrán reanudar el rodaje, y Hugh le responde que tan pronto como sea posible, refiriéndose a la huelga en curso.

Como hemos dicho, el actor no podría haber sido más elegante. Teniendo en cuenta lo personal de la situación y la naturaleza privada de Hugh, manejó la interacción lo mejor que se podía.

Hugh y Debora-lee fueron una de esas parejas de larga data que todo el mundo pensó que resistiría el paso del tiempo, pero como hemos visto mucho este año ya, algunas de las relaciones más sólidas de Hollywood están viendo su fin.

Hugh Jackman isn't quite ready to talk about his split from his wife beyond what he's already said in a statement -- but even when pressed by a photog ... the dude was all class.

The actor was approached by a pap Saturday in NYC, where he got peppered with questions about his separation from Deborra-lee Furness -- whom Hugh has been married to for the last 27 years ... and which came out of nowhere Friday in a shock announcement.

Check out what he had to say about it in person ... the videographer was wondering what sort of personal growth he and Deborra-lee would be pursuing -- something they alluded to in their remarks -- and Hugh actually gave the guy the time of day, in a very polite way.

For starters, HJ says he doesn't feel right discussing the matter right then and there in an impromptu interview -- which is fair. He says he appreciates the photog's thoughts, but when the guy pushes a bit further ... Hugh says flat out, they're going through a hard time.

The pap pivots to "Deadpool 3" and asks when he thinks they might be able to resume filming -- and Hugh says as soon as they're allowed to ... referencing the ongoing strike.

Like we said ... he couldn't have been more graceful here. Considering how personal of a situation it is and Hugh's private nature -- he handled this interaction as well as possible.

Hugh and Debora-lee were one of these longtime couples who everyone thought would stand the test of time ... but as we've seen a lot this year already, some of the sturdiest relationships in Hollywood are seeing their end.

Joe Manganiello has a new bae -- a casual one, but still ... we're told he and actress Caitlin O'Connor have been getting to know each other on the heels of his divorce from Sofia Vergara.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Joe and Caitlin aren't official, but they're casually dating after meeting last month at the screening party for the second season of the HBO show, "Winning Time," in which Caitlin plays a young Dyan Cannon.

Joe and Caitlin even jumped in the jacuzzi together at the bash, albeit with other folks taking a dip too -- no solo swims here.

The party went down at the home of the show's executive producer, Jim Hecht ... and his wife, reporter Courtney Friel, shared the group snap.

Joe and Caitlin were spotted leaving Gold's Gym in Venice together Wednesday, so they obviously get along well enough to get their pump on as a duo.

We're told Joe and Caitlin bonded over the fact they're both from the greater Pittsburgh area -- he's from Mt. Lebanon and she's from Uniontown, and it all kinda snowballed from there.

As you know, Joe's new fling comes after he filed for divorce from Sofia in July, saying they've been growing apart.