Kevin Costner finally broke his silence on rumors that he and Jewel are a couple.
The 69-year-old actor spoke candidly about his current relationship status during a June 18 appearance onThe Howard Stern Show acknowledging that he was not “in love” with anyone at the time. TV host Howard Stern then brought up rumors about the actor and Jewel, which first surfaced late last year after they were spotted together at an event held on Richard Branson's Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.
But, according to Costner, there is no romance brewing between him and the singer. “Jewel and I are friends,” she said. “We've never dated, ever.”
He yellow stone The star went on to respond to the speculation, before noting how grateful he is to have her as a friend. “I don't want these rumors to ruin our friendship because that's what we have,” she said. “She's special. I mean she is beautiful.”
When Stern asked how those dating rumors started, Costner reflected on his trip to the British Virgin Islands last year, which he took with Jewel and other friends. At that time, images obtained by TMZ The trip showed Costner with his hands around Jewel's waist, sitting behind her as she stood and gave a speech during her tennis fundraiser for her Inspiring Children Foundation.
“I got on the plane with nine people, Jewel was one of them,” he said. “Emma Watson was there and seven other people who weren't celebrities. We were the only three celebrities on the island and we were there for three days. And then we fly back. [Jewel] “He was just someone I had tremendous conversations with, along with Emma.”
“I don't want the press to ruin this for us. “I've had conversations with her, through text messages, and she's very smart,” Costner added. “She's been through a lot herself. We have a friendship. “We don't have a romance.”
He concluded: “We have not left. She's beautiful and smart and all that stuff. “It’s just never happened to us.”
In April, Jewel was also asked where she stood on Costner, but she played coy about it. During an interview with sheThe 49-year-old singer reportedly blushed when asked about the Oscar winner, but did not deny the rumors. She noted that Costner was “a great person,” before adding that the onslaught of scrutiny has been overwhelming.
“Without a doubt, the public's fascination is intense,” he told the outlet.
After the trip to Necker Island, Jewel posted an Instagram reel of moments from the charity event, shouting out Costner. “@kevincostnermodernwest was kind enough to mentor our kids this year,” he wrote in the caption. “And Sir Richard was his usual inspiring self, and he also plays a bad game of doubles!”
Months later, Costner's contentious divorce proceedings with his ex-wife of 18 years, Christine Baumgartner, finally came to an end with a settlement. In September of last year, the couple agreed to joint custody of their three children: Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14. A rep for Costner at the time confirmed that he and his ex had “come to terms.” an amicable agreement.” and mutually agreed resolution of all issues related to your divorce process.”
Before marrying Baumgartner, Costner was married to Cindy Silva for 16 years, but the couple divorced in 1994. They share three adult children: Annie, 39, Lily, 37, and Joe, 35. The actor also shares a 27-year-old son. a year called Liam with Bridget Rooney, whom he dated between his marriages to Silva and Baumgartner.
