By Jessica Wedemeyer
2:29am PDT, May 10, 2023
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Take a look back at the stars who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives in late April and early May 2023, starting with this pair…
According to TMZ, Kevin Costner's second wife, Christine Baumgartner, filed for divorce on May 1 following nearly two decades of marriage. She reportedly cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split and asked for joint custody of their three children. She did not ask for spousal support, and Kevin's lawyer later confirmed that the former couple plan to follow the terms of their prenup when it comes to their division of assets.
After the breakup news hit the Internet, the Oscar winner's rep released a cryptic statement, saying, "It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action. We ask that his, Christine's and their children's privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time."
TMZ later reported that Kevin was blindsided and devastated by Christine's seemingly sudden decision to throw in the towel. Echoed a People magazine source, "It was not anything that he wanted or sought, and if he could change the situation, he would." It's unclear what exactly went wrong for the long-term couple.
As unfounded rumors started circulating online that Christine caught Kevin straying from the marriage, a Page Six source insisted that "there was no issue of cheating at all." The source added that it's unclear "if Kevin even knows what [Christine's] reasons are" for pulling the plug. "Kevin was very surprised by Christine's actions, he obviously doesn't want the divorce and he would take her back," the source said. (Kevin's rep also insisted to Page Six that cheating rumors are "absolutely not true.")
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On May 3, Deux Moi reported that, according to multiple anonymous sources, Taylor Swift has already moved on from her former long-term partner, English actor Joe Alwyn, with another bold-faced name: The 1975 frontman Matty Healy. According to one alleged insider, the duo's mutual friend and producer Jack Antonoff "set it up."
The Sun, meanwhile, reported that the two musicians are already serious about each other: "[They] are madly in love. It's super-early days, but it feels right. They first dated, very briefly, almost 10 years ago but timings just didn't work out. Taylor and Joe actually split up back in February, so there was absolutely no crossover. Both Matty and Taylor have been touring over the past few weeks, so it's been a lot of Face-Timing and texting but she cannot wait to see him again." The insider went on to note that both artists "understand the pressures of one another's jobs better than anyone" and are "incredibly supportive" of each other. "They are both massively proud and excited about this relationship and, unlike Taylor's last one — which was very much kept out of the spotlight, deliberately — she wants to 'own' this romance, and not hide it away," the source said. A second source added that Taylor's friends are "absolutely delighted because they reckon she and Matty are a brilliant match."
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On April 27, Naomi Watts sparked speculation that she and Billy Crudup are engaged when she stepped out in New York City wearing what appeared to be a massive diamond engagement ring. (See photos here.) That same day, she dodged questions about their relationship status during an appearance on the "Today" show. When hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie pointed out the sparkler and asked if she's engaged, the Oscar-nominated actress laughed, played dumb and attributed her silence on the subject to "brain fog." She and Billy have been an item since 2017.
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On May 4, Paulina Porizkova unveiled her mystery man: She's dating TV writer-producer Jeff Greenstein. "Three months of laughter, kisses, banter, love and unalloyed goofiness, celebrated in the goofiest of ways in the most romantic city in the world," she captioned a photo of herself kissing her beau in front of the Eiffel Tower. The supermodel and the Emmy winner also took to Instagram to jointly share a photo of themselves deleting their dating apps from their cell phones. "This is what commitment looks like these days. Deleting the dating app on which we met. Thank you @raya and goodbye," they wrote.
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Kate Beckinsale and Matt Atwater raised questions about the nature of their relationship when they were photographed looking overly cozy with one another while out and about in New York City on April 25. According to a People magazine source, however, "there's nothing romantic going on" between the "Underworld" star and the actor. "They're friendly," the source insisted.
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On April 29 — just a year after Tish Cyrus filed to divorce Billy Ray Cyrus following nearly three decades of marriage — the mother of five took to Instagram to announce that she's engaged to her new love, Dominic Purcell. "A thousand times…. YES," she captioned a slideshow of photos of herself posing with the "Prison Break" actor while showing off her new engagement ring.
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Sydney Sweeney and her fiancé, restauranteur Jonathan Davino, are still going strong amid rumors she crossed a line with actor Glen Powell on the set of their upcoming rom-com "Anyone But You." The long-term couple were caught on camera looking happy together during a night out in New York City on April 28, seemingly dispelling reports they'd called it quits. (See photos here.)
On May 3, Us Weekly reported that, according to a source, Sydney and Glen did, in fact, get "really close" while working together, but the speculation that they had an affair has been "a nightmare scenario" for the "White Lotus" alum. "She takes her reputation extremely seriously. This is without a doubt a huge test of [her] relationship [with Jonathan]," the source said.
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It's over again for Bachelor Nation stars Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan. During an April 22 appearance at The National Women's Show in Calgary, the former star of "The Bachelor" told The Beauty Block that he's "still gotta find" his future wife. "Ladies, he's still single. He's in Calgary," replied a beauty professional, prompting the pilot to respond, "I am. First time here." (Watch their brief chat here.) A little more than a week later, Us Weekly and "Entertainment Tonight" confirmed the breakup news. Said an "ET" source, "The distance was becoming too much for them and they realized they are just different people. They still have respect for each other." The pair have been off and on since 2020 and most recently rekindled their romance in the summer of 2022.
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The April 27 episode of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" revealed that Angelina Pivarnick got engaged to Vinny Tortorella in November 2022 … the evening after she threw a "divorce party" celebrating the end of her marriage to Chris Larangeira. "I love you so much. A lot of things in life aren't guaranteed, but something that I've learned since I met you is loving you is gonna be guaranteed for the rest of my life. … I want us to love each other, do everything [together] — good, bad, little, big. I'll always have your back. I know you'll have my back. I want to grow old with you, I want to experience everything with you. I wouldn't want to experience it with anyone else — together, as one. My best friend, I love you so much and I just wanted to give you something. I love you, Ang, and I hope that you'll marry me," Vinny told the reality star as he got down on one knee. Replied Angelina, "100 times over, yes, babe."
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On May 2, People magazine reported that Bam Margera is claiming in newly filed legal documents that he and Nicole "Nikki" Boyd were never legally married. He's asking the court to dismiss the petition for legal separation that she filed in California in February, arguing that he is not a California resident, that they never lived together as a couple in the state and that their 2013 wedding in Iceland was never legally binding.
Bam claims he and Nikki lived in Pennsylvania throughout their "turbulent and unstable" relationship and that she would "stay with her family in California" on the "numerous occasions" that they took breaks from one another, though she "would always come back to Pennsylvania soon thereafter" to resume their "dating relationship." He also alleges that his former partner told him she "knew and understood" that they "were not married." He goes on to claim that Nikki moved to California and filed for divorce there so that she could take advantage of the state's marriage laws, which would benefit her financially. He then denies her claims that he hasn't financially supported their son.
In response, Nikki's lawyer told Page Six, "It was not until just recently that Nikki had ever heard Bam's claim that they were never married. She was told that the wedding would occur in Iceland and that it was all taken care of. She had a wedding ceremony, and then returned to the U.S. and lived like a married couple with Bam for years." The lawyer claims that because Nikki truly believed she and the "Jacka**" alum were married, she's "entitled to division of property and spousal support, in addition to child custody and support" under California law. Nikki also claims that she and Bam moved to California together, making the Golden State "the only venue for this divorce action."
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Nothing to see here! On April 29, TMZ Hip Hop reported that all is well between Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Corley, amid rumors there's trouble in paradise for the former childhood sweethearts. "They're all good," a rep for the rapper insisted. The pair haven't been seen together in public in months, indicating they may have recently weathered a rough patch.
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On April 29, Keke Palmer and her long-term partner, Darius Jackson, made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Atlanta Film Festival premiere of her new short film, "Big Boss." Also on hand for the occasion? Their baby boy Leo. The former child star and the fitness instructor have been an item since the summer of 2021.
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Diddy and Yung Miami raised eyebrows on May 1 when they attended the 2023 Met Gala together after she indicated that their long-term open relationship had finally come to an end. "She's my date for the night. … We don't put titles on it. Everybody wants us to put a title on it, [but] we don't put titles. This [is], like, my best friend in the world — one of the most beautiful people God has blessed me with. And I'm blessed that she's my date tonight," the music mogul told La La Anthony on Vogue's Met Gala red carpet livestream while dodging questions about his relationship status with the City Girls rapper.
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On May 2, "Too Hot to Handle" alum Francesca Farago and influencer Jesse Sullivan took to Instagram to share a joint post announcing that they got engaged on April 28 following a little more than a year of coupledom: "WE'RE ENGAGED. A glimpse into the most magical night ever. Obsessed with our family… What is life!!" they captioned a slideshow of proposal pics.
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On May 3 — the same day Chanel Iman and her new boyfriend, professional football player Davon Godchaux — announced on Instagram that they're expecting their first child together, The U.S. Sun reported that the model finalized her divorce from a different NFL star: Sterling Shepard. The former couple — who quietly called it quits in mid-2021 following three years of marriage — reportedly filed their settlement agreement on April 19. A judge signed off on the paperwork on April 28. Per their divorce docs, Chanel and Sterling "voluntarily agreed to settle all collateral issues including … alimony, custody, child support and equitable distribution" and believe the settlement's terms are "fair and equitable" to both parties. They'll share joint custody of their two daughters. Davon, meanwhile, has indicated that he intends to marry Chanel: "My love, my everything! Soon to be mine forever," he commented on the former Victoria's Secret Angel's pregnancy announcement on Instagram, adding an engagement ring emoji for good measure.
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On May 2, Page Six broke the news that Britney Spears' ex-husband, Jason Alexander, quietly married a woman named Rebecca Bell on March 27. It's unclear how long they've been an item.
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On April 29 — a week after Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg married Nicolas Bagory in a civil ceremony in Luxembourg City — the couple exchanged vows for the second time in a religious ceremony at the Saint-Trophyme church in Bormes-les-Mimosas, France. The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg announced their engagement in November 2022.
