Christine Baumgartner's life has taken an interesting turn. After finalizing her divorce from Kevin Costner, she is still going strong with boyfriend Josh Connor. In exclusive photos obtained by Page Six, the handbag designer was seen heading to a romantic dinner with her beau at Il Totano in New York City on Wednesday night. The pair seemed to be in high spirits as they entered the restaurant in the West Village.

Romantic Dinner and Close Bond

They both smiled for cameras while Connor shielded Baumgartner, 50, from the rain with a black umbrella. A friend of Baumgartner exclusively told Page Six that she and Connor were "taking it back to where it all started" after previously visiting NYC together last year at the start of their romance. The source added that "they're spending time in the city Christmas shopping for the kids."This shows the depth of their connection and how they are building a new life together. It's heartwarming to see them enjoying each other's company and making memories.

Divorce and Its Impact

Baumgartner settled her divorce from Costner in September 2023. She shared three children with the "Yellowstone" alum: sons Cayden, 17, and Hayes, 15, and daughter Grace, 14. After 18 years of marriage, she filed for divorce in May 2023. This was a significant chapter in her life, but she is now moving forward with a new relationship.According to our insider, Baumgartner and Connor are "so in love after she stayed in a tough marriage" with the actor for the sake of her children for "far too long." The pal also tells us that the mom of three is now "beyond happy to be in a committed and loving relationship with someone that shares her same values."

Outings and Public Appearances

Baumgartner and Connor were last photographed out together in Montecito, Calif., in July when they packed on the PDA while grabbing juices. Baumgartner dressed down in athleisure for the outing with the financier, who is reportedly Costner's former friend and neighbor.Just one month prior to this loved-up outing, the Oscar winner, 69, appeared on "CBS Mornings" and detailed the "hurt" he experienced amid his divorce from his second wife. Baumgartner filed for divorce in May 2023 after they tied the knot in 2004. They settled their messy divorce in September 2023.In June, Costner called his split from Baumgartner a "crushing moment" on "CBS Mornings." "That's a crushing moment. It's powerful and it hurt," Costner said of their split after 18 years of marriage. However, he explained that he "can't wilt like a daisy" because he has to be strong for his children. "I have to go forward. I have to continue to be who I am and keep a special eye on who they are," the "Field of Dreams" star said.