Kevin Costner has once again found himself at the center of Hollywood’s romance spotlight — but this time, his friends are worried the 69-year-old Yellowstone star may be moving far too fast.
The Oscar-winning actor has been swept off his feet by glamorous wellness guru and documentary filmmaker Kelly Noonan Gores, 46, and pals say he’s acting like a man “searching for a new wife” rather than simply enjoying a new relationship.
“Kevin’s definitely enjoying himself, but there’s concern he’s rushing into things, possibly looking for a new wife before truly letting the relationship unfold naturally,” one insider told DailyMail.com. “He’s always been a passionate guy. It was the same deal with Jewel. He goes all in—wants to spend every moment with the woman he’s seeing. That intensity can be overwhelming.”
This whirlwind romance comes hot on the heels of his split from wife Christine Baumgartner, 51, after an acrimonious divorce battle that dragged on for months. And some friends can’t help but notice that Kelly bears more than a passing resemblance to Christine, leading many to wonder whether Kevin has truly moved on.
“Some think he still hasn’t gotten over Christine,” the source added. “But Kevin just brushes off the talk. He doesn’t like being told how to live his love life.”
The veteran actor has long been known for his head-over-heels approach to relationships. From his surprise connection with Jewel last year to a rumored spark with Jennifer Lopez in Aspen, Costner’s romances have often moved at lightning speed. Insiders claim even J.Lo felt overwhelmed by the pace, reportedly deciding to keep him in the “friend zone” rather than let things get serious.
But with Kelly — the bestselling author of Heal and a well-connected figure in Los Angeles’ wellness world — Kevin seems determined to make things last.
“He’s smitten,” another pal revealed. “Kelly’s beautiful, intelligent, and has her own successful career. Kevin loves strong women — but his friends hope he’ll slow down and enjoy the relationship without rushing to put a ring on it.”
For now, the pair are keeping their romance relatively low-key, but speculation is growing that Costner, who still believes in love despite his messy divorce, could be ready to walk down the aisle again.
After all, Kevin has never shied away from love — or the risks that come with it.
