Who Is Kevin Costner’s Rumored Girlfriend Who Lived in One-Room Cabin with No Electricity – All about Jewel

• Kevin Costner has sparked dating rumors with singer-songwriter Jewel, with fans sharing their opinions on this potential romance.
• Jewel shared details about her abusive childhood and how she pushed on to become a successful artist and a devoted mother.
• Jewel and Kevin, who are both divorced, have addressed the rumors surrounding their relationship and spoke of how they consider each other.

Kevin Costner, the iconic actor known for his roles in “Dances with Wolves” and “Yellowstone,” has recently found himself in the midst of relationship rumors following his high-profile divorce. The movie star was spotted looking cozy with a fellow celebrity.

At the heart of these speculations is Jewel, the renowned singer-songwriter who has overcome a challenging upbringing to achieve great success. Both Kevin and Jewel have broken their silence, addressing the alleged relationship and emphasizing how they view each other.

Kevin was previously married to Christine Baumgartner, before she filed for divorce in May 2023. The actor’s representative confirmed the end of his union in a statement saying that he was regrettably participating in a dissolution of marriage action.

The two, who had tied the knot in September 2004 at Kevin’s 160-acre ranch, The Dunbar, in Aspen, Colorado, have three children together, Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14. Kevin also has four older children from previous relationships, namely, Annie, Lily, Joe, and Liam.

Furthermore, the actor’s marriage to Christine was his second one after being married for 16 years to Cindy Silva. Cindy and Kevin divorced in 1994.

However, it is Kevin’s divorce from Christine that was contentious, as the court proceedings dragged on due to a disagreement between the two on child-support payments.

The exes also appeared in court to come to terms with the timeline of Christine moving out of their family compound in Santa Barbara, California.

Eventually, a statement released in September 2023, revealed that Kevin and Christine Baumgartner came to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues regarding their divorce proceedings.

On February 16, 2024, their marriage was terminated and the two officially finalized their divorce. They agreed to retain joint custody of their kids.

The finalized divorce marked the end of their romance. The two had met in 1996 at a gold course where Kevin was rehearsing for his romantic comedy film “Tin Cup.” They started dating in 1998 when they reunited at a restaurant.

Now, online users are convinced Kevin has moved on and is dating Jewel, who aside from being a singer and songwriter, is also a poet and humanitarian.

The rumors of Kevin and Jewel’s relationship were intensified when the singer made a gratitude post on Instagram on November 28, 2023. She thanked Kevin for mentoring children at a fundraising event held every year at her Inspiring Children Foundation in Necker Island.

She shared snippets of her time on the island for the event in short clips accompanying the post, adding that the tennis event helps raise funds for children supported by her foundation.

Fans commended her Jewel’s work with the foundation. Still, one fan couldn’t help but comment on Kevin’s presence, “Stuck on an island with Kevin Costner you poor dear! Untouchable fun!❤️😍.”

After this fundraising event, photos shot on Richard Branson’s Necker Island popped up online in December 2023. Kevin and Jewel were in a cozy pose on a yacht. The actor embraced Jewel from behind, his arms wrapped tenderly around her waist.

Kevin’s face was lit up with a warm smile, clearly savoring the moment. Jewel, nestled comfortably within his embrace, appeared genuinely happy as she spoke into a microphone.

News outlets with access to the pictures reported that Kevin moved on from his split with Christine, with sources indicating a blossoming relationship with Jewel.

Fans, who also saw the Caribbean vacation pictures gave their views on the rumored relationship between Kevin and Jewel.

One fan gushed, “Aww..I think they are cute ❤️ together!” An admirer agreed with this user, saying, “They’d be cute together.” “Good for him. ☺️,” wrote another fan in support.

Another supportive online user simply said, “I support this❤️.” One fan urged those speculating to leave the pair alone, “Even if he is dating her what’s the big deal. It’s their business.”

Kevin’s rumored girlfriend is now a successful artist who has been nominated for Grammy awards. However, her life has not always been about glamour and success as it is now.

Jewel’s mom, Lenedra Caroll, left her and her two brothers with their dad, Atz Kilcher when she was only eight. The four moved to a 600-acre homestead with no running water in Homer, Alaska, where in her childhood, the singer worked with animals.

The stress of being a single father got to her dad and he resorted to alcohol, giving Jewel an abusive childhood. So, at 15, Jewel left her rocky childhood home and hitchhiked several hundred miles to start a new life.

She paid $400 for a new home and stood at the front door looking at its state. As much as her new dwelling was a one-room ramshackle cabin with no electricity and water it was an incredible step for Jewel.

She was at peace even though she was leaving behind her childhood, which she noted had long been abandoned anyway. She explained, “I reasoned that I could live in a cabin with an abusive father, or I could just live…live in a cabin. I chose the latter.”

During this period, Jewel was awarded a partial scholarship to attend the esteemed Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan.

To cover the rest of the tuition, she organized a benefit concert. She showcased the yodeling and performing skills she had honed while entertaining in hotels and bars with her father during her childhood.

The remaining funds were generously provided by Homer native Tom Bodett, known for his association with Motel 6’s slogan, saying, “We’ll leave the light on for you.”

After graduating, she moved to San Diego to live with her mother, who was struggling with health issues and unable to work. They became homeless after Jewel’s employer withheld her pay when she rejected his sexual advances.

Living in her car, Jewel performed in coffeehouses and was discovered at 19, leading to a successful music career where she sold over 30 million albums.

Unfortunately, her mother managed her career until Jewel discovered by the age of 29 that her finances had been mismanaged. She was left millions of dollars in debt, a revelation she detailed in her 2015 memoir, “Never Broken-Songs Are Only Half the Story.”

Jewel admitted that she naively didn’t know what her mother was until in her 30s. “I woke up and realized she embezzled all of my money — over $100 million,” she revealed.

The singer recounted how she began to uncover discrepancies between what her mother had told her and the actual truth at around this time. The singer realized that the reasons for her family’s separation after her parent’s divorce were not what she had believed as a child.

Contrary to her initial thoughts, her father had not taken her and her siblings away from her mother. Instead, her mother had left because she did not want to take on the responsibilities of motherhood.

The singer shared that at 34 years old, she came to the painful realization that she was $3 million in debt due to her mother’s mismanagement of her finances. This revelation forced her to confront the stark contrast between her perception of her mother and reality.

“Having to go back as a 34-year-old and rework your psyche was not fun but so powerful,” shared Jewel. Still, Jewel has pain inside her about what her mom did. “I can’t tell you the tears I’ve cried to see who my mom really is,” she divulged.

Even to this day, her heart cries out with the desire to have a mom in her life. But she acknowledged, “I know that it is not safe with her. Every day I miss having a mom. But I don’t miss Nedra. …”

After learning the truth, Jewel has implemented significant changes in her life. She began to mend her relationship with her father, who decided to pursue sobriety in his sixties.

Via the reconciliations, she learned the hardships of her father’s childhood and gained a deep appreciation for how well he raised her and her siblings.

Despite the extreme difficulties he faced, including feeling safe for the first time during his tour in Vietnam, Jewel’s dad still showed up for his kids.

Regarding her mother, Jewel feels compassion but acknowledges that their relationship remains estranged. She does not anticipate reconciliation but focuses on her own healing and well-being.

Jewel emphasized that her happiness is independent of her mother’s actions and that true harm comes from making decisions based on past traumas. “The real freedom we give ourselves is being able to make decisions not based on that trauma,” she articulated.

The singer’s past tragedies haven’t stopped her from pursuing happiness. The 50-year-old multi-platinum singer often documents her life on her Instagram singing and going on vacations.

She recently attended the Los Angeles LGBT Centre Gala looking stunning in a silver-black dress with ruffled feather-like sleeves. Upon sharing pictures from the event online, fans complimented her look.

One fan wrote, “Such an Amazing and Beautiful Woman ❤️❤️,” while another admirer told the singer “You look stunning ❤️.”

Jewel also went ahead to get married in 2008. She and rodeo star Ty Murray tied the knot in a private ceremony in the Bahamas.

Their wedding took place at the Cove Atlantis. The singer wore a traditional white wedding dress while Ty was in blue jeans, a white shirt, and a cowboy hat.

The couple, who never announced their engagement, had been together for ten years before getting married. They shared a 2,200-acre ranch in Stephenville, Texas.

Sadly, just like her rumored partner, Kevin, Jewel’s marriage ended in divorce. They announced in a blog post in 2014 that they were splitting up after six years of marriage.

The statement noted that the divorce would allow the pair a chance to discover who they were to each other with love rather than with malice. Jewel and Ty are parents to their son, Kase Townes. Even as they parted ways, they wished only what was best for their son.

After her divorce, Jewel adopted a more strategic and deliberate approach to her music career and parenting. Faced with the reality of being a single mother at 40, she had to make significant decisions to balance her personal and professional life.

She noted that this period, “Reminded me of being 18 and homeless; my whole life got disrupted. Divorce is obviously super painful, and you have to redefine everything.”

Jewel’s primary focus went to providing stability for her son, something she felt was crucial given her unconventional upbringing. She emphasized the importance of authentic living while ensuring financial stability.

The singer knew that the music industry’s demands were relentless and unpredictable. So, she sought to create an alternative income source. This led to her interest in building a wellness company, which she found both creatively and intellectually stimulating.

Jewel now seems to have made space and time in her life for love again. When asked about her rumored relationship with Kevin, she blushed and said, “He is a great person.”

She also commented on how their alleged romance has sparked online talks, admitting that, “The public speculation is intense for sure.”

Kevin Costner has also set the record straight on whether he and Jewel are dating. He answered “no” when asked if he was in love right now and said all the talks going around were just rumors. Still, he liked the idea of being in love.

The actor revealed that he and Jewel are only friends and have never been on a date. Kevin, who called Jewel fantastic, beautiful, and special, added that he doesn’t want the rumors that they are in a relationship to ruin his friendship with her.

Kevin explained that the rumor started because he finally accepted Richard’s request to go to Necker Island. On the private plane back and from, he flew with Jewel, Emma Watson, as well as other people who weren’t celebrities.

They stayed on the island for three days. So, people thought he and Jewel had a thing because they flew together in a private plane.

However, what people didn’t know was that there were other individuals on the plane. Kevin shared these details because he didn’t want the press to ruin the friendship he had with Jewel.

As much as the actor considers Jewel a clever and incredible person, who he has had tremendous conversations with, he wants to make sure people understand they are not and have never gone out.

Kevin added that Jewel, just like him, has been through a lot. The pair are focused on rebuilding their lives and pursuing their careers and charitable projects.