Beaming Kevin Costner, 71, spotted getting 'extremely affectionate' with mystery blonde while grocery shopping near his $145m California compound

Kevin Costner's love life has sparked fresh intrigue after he was recently spotted enjoying a cozy supermarket run with a mystery blonde near his sprawling $145 million California compound, the Daily Mail can reveal. The Hollywood star, 71, appeared relaxed and in high spirits while stocking up on groceries alongside his stunning companion during a trip to an Albertsons store in Santa Barbara, exclusive photos show. It's the latest chapter in an eventful few years for the Yellowstone star, whose spectacular divorce battle with ex-wife Christine Baumgartner exposed their family's astonishing spending as well as behind-the-scenes tensions that led to him leaving his hit Paramount+ show. Costner was subsequently reported to have found romance again last year with filmmaker Kelly Noonan Gores, with their relationship described as 'private and casual.' Yet his relaxed outing with his new female companion on September 7 has fueled fresh speculation that she and Costner are now an item. Costner, who played Montana rancher John Dutton in Paramount's Yellowstone for five years, was 'extremely affectionate' with his pony-tailed companion during the grocery trip, according to one onlooker. Kevin Costner was recently spotted enjoying a low-key grocery run in Santa Barbara with a mystery woman, in exclusive Daily Mail photos The actor appeared in high spirits as he toured the aisles alongside his female companion who pushed their shopping cart The actor, reported to be worth $250 million, had a broad grin as they toured the aisles, picking up steaks, vegetables, grapefruit juice and a packet of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, as seen in exclusive Daily Mail photos. At one point, she took the lead by pointing out their preferences at a meat counter.The two appeared to have no reservations about being spotted in public as they went about their domesticated interlude of the day together.Dressed casually in a white polo shirt, matching pants, leather flip-flops and sunglasses, the star walked by his new lady's side as she wheeled the cart around the store.Wearing a loose white top and denim shorts, his date also smiled broadly at one point and appeared equally relaxed.Shopping done, they headed back to Costner's gray Mercedes-Benz in the parking lot, where the actor dutifully returned the cart. Their supermarket sweep included a haul of steaks, vegetables, grapefruit juice and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes There was no apparent attempt to keep the outing under wraps, with the pair leisurely making their way around the store together Their brief supermarket sweep occurred only a few miles from Santa Barbara County Court, where Costner was ultimately ordered to pay Baumgartner, now remarried, $63,209 in monthly child support for their three children and $1.5 million to her personally. The two-time Oscar winner's divorce from 52-year-old second wife Baumgartner became final in February 2024 after an eye-popping battle over cash and assets.In particular, it revealed astonishing household spending as Baumgartner, who filed for divorce, at one point demanded $248,000 a month for support of children Cayden, now 19, Hayes, 17, and 16-year-old Grace.Filings showed Costner raked in $19,517,064 in 2022 and the family spent $6,645,285 on expenses, not including taxes.Baumgartner detailed how the couple 'traveled the world in private planes, stayed in luxurious hotels and private homes' all while splashing out $25,806 on boat expenses, $21,807 on spa services – and $542,303.47 on gardeners.She argued that even if she won what she was asking, it would be 'less than the amount needed to maintain the children in their accustomed lifestyle.' At the meat counter, Costner's female friend appeared to take charge, pointing out their selections as Costner stood alongside her Onlookers told the Daily Mail the pair appeared 'extremely affectionate' with each other during the grocery store trip 'The amount needed to maintain the children's current lifestyle is $332,264,' she claimed in court documents. The paperwork also revealed Costner donated gifts of $830,504 and paid $24,375 in auto insurance. Medical expenses were $238,530 and $36,465 was given to charity.His main beachside estate in Carpinteria, south of Santa Barbara, cost $1,178,147 to run in 2022, said the filing, with $150,590 under the heading 'gardener' and another $273,805 for 'gardener-extra work.' It cost $64,527 for cleaning, $188,290 on insurance and $77,603 for property taxes.Repairs and maintenance ate up $153,929 while utilities were $43,569. Despite Costner's $250 million fortune, there was a mortgage interest payment of $86,163.The paperwork reveals the Aspen compound cost $1,964,294 to operate in 2022. After stocking up, the pair headed back through the parking lot toward the actor's gray Mercedes-Benz The supermarket outing unfolded only a few miles from the Santa Barbara courthouse where his blockbuster divorce played out in 2023 The sighting adds a new twist to Costner's love life following reports last year that he was enjoying a 'private and casual' romance with Kelly Noonan Gores Expenses included: $91,999 for a ranch manager, $170,533 for other employees, $163,505 on insurance, $44,607 on internet, repair and maintenance of $331,057, utilities of $124,017 and $19,576 on cleaning. Another $459,000 went on 'commissions' and $127,943 went on mortgage payments.Also under the family's personal 'profit and loss' section of finances, Baumgartner filed covering 2022 were: food and cash of $41,800, golf and club dues of $34,434, hunting dues of $12,000, $99,000 in cash, Christine's Amex credit card spending showing $222,586, household help of $84,040 and personal trainer expenses of $12,851.Baumgartner described the Colorado property, saying: 'Spanning 160 acres, the Aspen estate is truly unique. It is located approximately ten minutes from the Aspen town center and is surrounded by a national forest that cannot be developed.'It has several homes and structures on it, each with extensive custom features. It rents for $250,000 per week during the high season.'The property has two large lakes and is equipped with a dozen ATVs and snowmobiles, which the children enjoy riding. Costner was married to Christine Baumgartner from 2004 until their 2023 separation. She has since moved on, marrying Josh Connor in October last year The couple's divorce was finalized in 2024, with Costner ordered to pay Baumgartner $63,209 in monthly child support for their three children and $1.5 million to her personally'Kevin told me that he was once offered $250 million for the property. Under any circumstances, it is an extraordinarily valuable asset,' she said. Meanwhile, Costner's courtroom testimony on oath blew open his issues with Yellowstone, revealing a 'long, hard-fought negotiation' about splitting season five into two parts was behind his decision to leave the series.He said he needed to focus on Horizon and that did not work with filming Yellowstone twice a year – and that he believed he was owed $12 million for the latter's then-unfilmed second half of series five.Baumgartner remarried in October 2025, tying the knot with financier Josh Connor at a vineyard in Santa Barbara.