Kevin Costner Says Divorce From Christine Baumgartner Was Crushing

Kevin Costner bought actual about his tremendous messy divorce from Christine Baumgartner … describing the ordeal with some fairly heart-wrenching phrases.

When Gayle King requested Kevin on “CBS Mornings” Thursday how he was holding up head-wise and heart-wise post-divorce, he didn’t mince phrases: “That’s a crushing moment. It’s powerful, it hurt.”

Kevin added he had no alternative however to maneuver ahead and could not wilt like a daisy — particularly ‘trigger he needed to maintain a particular eye on his children who had been wanting as much as him.

You will recall … Christine and Kevin finalized their divorce in Feb, wrapping up certainly one of Hollywood’s messiest splits. Whereas the settlement particulars stayed below wraps, we do know a decide upheld their contentious prenup.

The exes requested for joint custody of their 3 children — and, a court docket dominated Baumgartner ought to obtain a hefty $63k in little one assist from the previous “Yellowstone” actor.

Our doc “TMZ Investigates: Kevin Costner’s Divorce War” dives into the nitty gritty of the divorce saga additional — and is accessible on Hulu.

Christine has since moved on … confirming her new romance with Kevin’s former pal Josh Connor with a hand-in-hand stroll final month.