Kevin Costner, 69, Spends Valentine's Day Doing Dishes with Newest Addition to His Family

This Valentine's Day, Hollywood icon Kevin Costner showed off his latest addition again. In a heartwarming Instagram Story, he shared a glimpse into his cozy home kitchen, where he found companionship in an unexpected helper.

In the cozy intimacy of his home kitchen, Kevin Costner, the esteemed 69-year-old actor and star of "Yellowstone," found companionship in an unexpected helper this Valentine's Day. Costner revealed how he spent the romantic holiday performing a household chore with the newest addition to his family — a charming puppy named Bobby.

The candid snapshot shared with his fans captured a serene moment with the pup. Bobby was seen dozing comfortably on the dishwasher door as Costner tackled the dishes.

Within the text of the picture, Costner quipped, "Bobby being a big help with the dishes," infusing a touch of humor into the domestic scene. This tender moment comes just weeks after Costner introduced Bobby to his followers on February 1.

With evident affection, Costner shared, "Newest addition to the family. I'm already in love with this special guy." The accompanying photos showcase a bond blossoming between the actor and his four-legged friend, with images depicting moments of leisure and warmth.

While these snapshots show domestic bliss, Costner's personal life has significantly changed. In late 2023, he and his wife of nearly 19 years, Christine Baumgartner, finalized their divorce. Costner's publicist, Arnold Robinson, published a joint statement from the couple.

The message read, "Kevin and Christine Costner have come to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues pertaining to their divorce proceedings." This agreement allowed them to avoid a trial scheduled for December 2023 in a Santa Barbara County, California court.

Despite personal challenges, Costner's public appearances remain engaging and spirited. He has been photographed with singer-songwriter Jewel, cozying up during a charitable event on Richard Branson's Necker Island. The two celebrities were there to support the Inspiring Children Foundation, an organization founded by Jewel, with Costner participating as a guest.

Kevin Costner's Valentine's Day post, featuring Bobby asleep among the dishes, captures a moment of calm in a year of significant change for the actor. Whether tending to chores with his new canine companion or supporting charitable causes with fellow artists, Costner's varied roles reflect the many facets of his life.

As previously reported on November 10, 2023:

Reese Witherspoon, 47, and Kevin Costner, 68, are two of Hollywood's biggest stars. Moreso than the illustrious careers they have forged in Tinseltown, the two also have personal experiences in common — they are both recently divorced.

Earlier this year, Witherspoon and her ex-husband, Jim Toth, announced they would be parting ways after over ten years of marriage. The former couple married at Witherspoon's ranch in Ojai in 2011 and share one son.

Witherspoon shared the news of their divorce on her social media account. Of their split, the announcement conveyed that the duo had decided to make the hard decision to move on after many wonderful years together, reiterated their love and respect for one another, and noted that their top priority going forward is their son and family.

A few months following their divorce announcement, Witherspoon sat down for an interview to talk about her life and the current space she finds herself in. During the conversation, she discussed her previous relationships and compared her first divorce to her second one.

The "Legally Blonde" star mentioned how out of control she felt regarding the narrative of her divorce from her first ex-husband, Ryan Phillippe. She then spoke about the juxtaposed relief she feels now being the one in control of discussing her recent divorce:

"...To be able to talk to people directly about what's going on in my life and just share it in the way that I share great professional experiences or personal experiences, it feels much more authentic to be able to say things in my own voice..."

Though she admitted to the time being a very vulnerable moment, the usual busybody has managed to find time to slow down regarding her hustle and bustle. Witherspoon also noted how good it feels to control her divorce narrative and know that she is not isolated in what she's going through.

Like Witherspoon, the actor's divorce from his ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, has recently been settled. Costner and Baumgartner have been drawing out a hugely contested split this year, which saw court battles and back-and-forths.

Despite voicing his concern about potentially running out of money due to the ongoing divorce costs, at the end of last month, Costner was spotted shopping for expensive women's gifts in Montecito County.

The purchases, including a women's dress and other lavishly wrapped designer items, came before rumors about his alleged involvement with Witherspoon.

Claims that the duo are romantically linked started swirling around the public on Wednesday. Upon the rumors growing among the masses, many who heard about them were surprised, with some not being sure how to take the news, but others were pleased about it as well:

"OMG, this would be such a cute couple!"

As time passed, many continued to speculate about the two. However, Witherspoon's rep was quick to shut the false allegations down:

"This story is completely fabricated and not true."

The speculation gained momentum as numerous individuals began expressing curiosity about Witherspoon's romantic life, particularly in the wake of news surrounding her divorce from Toth.