Renowned actor and director Kevin Costner is embracing the single life and eagerly exploring the dating scene after his recent split from his wife of 18 years, Christine Baumgartner. According to exclusive sources from Life & Style, the 69-year-old Hollywood star is determined to find himself a high-profile romance and has a list of eligible A-list beauties on his radar.

While Costner's rumored romance with Jewel may have fizzled out, he is not ruling out reconnecting with her in the future. However, the insider revealed that Costner has come to terms with the fact that things won't be getting serious with the singer. Nevertheless, he is excited to enjoy his newfound freedom during the summer and date whomever he desires.

In the past, Costner avoided dating anyone from the industry to prevent potential conflicts. But now, he is throwing that rule out the window and keeping his options open. The source mentioned that there are numerous gorgeous and eligible women in his circle who have caught his eye, but were previously off-limits due to various circumstances.

The insider also shared some potential candidates that Costner might be interested in pursuing. Being an A-list celebrity himself, Costner believes he deserves an A-list girlfriend. He has always been close to Jennifer Aniston, who reportedly adores him and would gladly go on a date with him. Another long-time acquaintance is Sandra Bullock, and there is nothing stopping him from asking her out. With Reese Witherspoon being single now, he has always had a crush on her as well.

Interestingly, the insider revealed that even Angelina Jolie might be on Costner's radar. With his good buddy Billy Bob Thornton as a mutual connection, getting an introduction to Jolie could be a possibility. However, the source emphasized that Costner is not fixated on any one woman; he is simply excited about the prospect of diving into the dating world with full force.

Costner's split from Baumgartner has certainly attracted attention and stirred emotions. The couple's divorce became messy when Costner requested that Baumgartner move out of their shared marital home, leading to a legal battle. Eventually, a judge ruled in Costner's favor regarding the amount of child support he was required to pay, settling on $129,755 per month, which was less than half of what Baumgartner initially requested.

In a surprising turn of events, Baumgartner caused eyebrows to raise when she embarked on a vacation with close friend Josh Connor in Hawaii. Speculation arose about the nature of their relationship, leaving Costner stunned. Despite assurances that they are simply friends, Costner finds it hard to believe and suspects there might be more to their connection.

As of September 2023, Baumgartner and Connor are officially dating, and her divorce from Costner was finalized this past February. Costner now looks forward to a fresh chapter in his love life, pursuing high-profile romances within the glamorous sphere of Hollywood.

While the actor-director remains focused on his professional endeavors, fans and friends alike are cheering Kevin Costner on as he embraces the possibilities of a new chapter in his personal life.