SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Christine Baumgartner, Kevin Costner's estranged wife, is reportedly requesting an increase in child support payments from the actor, as high as $1.75k a month.
As per TMZ, currently set at $129,755 per month, she is seeking to raise this amount to $175,057 per month in order to support their children's lifestyles.
How many children does Kevin Costner have with Christine Baumgartner?
Kevin Costner has three children with Christine named Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. The former couple is entangled in a legal process where Baumgartner is petitioning the court to revisit the child support arrangements.
She believes that their children should be able to maintain a similar lifestyle when with either parent.
This is particularly important given the context of their beach compound residence valued between $65 million and $95 million and their private vacations on which the children accompany Costner.
Baumgartner's stance is rooted in the California family code, which she asserts requires Costner to contribute more to their children's expenses, even if it also enhances her own quality of life.
How did Kevin Costner get so rich?
Christine Baumgartner has put forth financial details in her ongoing legal battle with Kevin Costner regarding child support.
According to her claims, Costner's average cash flow over the last two years amounted to $19,248,467 annually, translating to about $1.6 million monthly.
She further contends that he earned $11 million from Yellowstone season 4, another $10 million from season 5, and is slated to earn $12 million from his upcoming film Horizon, along with a similar amount from its sequel.
How much does Kevin Costner make per episode of Yellowstone?
As per Variety, In the initial season, Kevin Costner earned a notable $500,000 per episode of 'Yellowstone'.
However, following contract renegotiations, his earnings skyrocketed to an impressive $1.3 million per episode.
Moreover, John Dutton aka Kevin Costner in 'Yellowstone' has an estimated net worth of $250 million, making him one of the richest actors in Yellowstone.
Where is Christine Baumgartner going to live now?
Baumgartner's legal documents mention her current living situation, describing her temporary rental in Montecito priced at $40,000 a month, a shift she made moving out of the $145M Santa Barbara mansion.
In contrast to Costner's Beach Club Compound, she points out that her current residence lacks beachfront access, proximity to the beach, and scenic views.
This development follows earlier statements from Costner in which he mentioned not having definitive knowledge about Baumgartner's potential extramarital affairs. He asserted that he had remained faithful during their marriage.
