Kevin Costner is back in the headlines for his whirlwind dating life. The Yellowstone actor, whose messy divorce from Christine Baumgartner was finalised in 2024, is now rumoured to be quietly dating a billionaire business tycoon’s ex-wife, filmmaker Kelly Noonan Gores. While the buzz had been making rounds for quite a while, recent reports suggest the duo has indeed been involved in a ‘casual’ dating phase.
Kevin Costner’s dating life has always sparked curiosity, with his name linked to several Hollywood A-listers over the years – from Courteney Cox to Whitney Houston, and most recently, Jennifer Lopez following his divorce from Christine Baumgartner. And now, reports suggest that the 70-year-old is indeed dating Kelly Noonan Gores.
However, Kelly Noonan Gores isn’t just any new flame who came to the spotlight after her linkup with the Yellowstone star. At 46, she has carved her own path as a filmmaker and wellness expert. Here’s all you need to know about her.
Who Is Kelly Noonan?
Kelly Noonan shares a long history with the industry. Born on March 25, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, she began working in entertainment at the age of seven, although details about her earlier stints are scarce. Kelly began her Hollywood journey as a child actress before moving behind the camera. In 2012, she founded her own production company, Elevative Entertainment, in Beverly Hills.
Kelly found her big break in 2017 when she produced Heal, a documentary film which earned significant recognition for its unique exploration of the link between mind, body, and health. The 1-hour-46-minute film turned out to be a success, with Kelly and co-producer Richell Morrissey bagging the Soul in Cinema Award at the Maui Film Festival in 2017 for Best Film.
The film’s success later inspired Kelly to publish a companion book by the same name in 2019, which became an instant best-seller. By 2020, Kelly had launched her very own podcast, The HEAL Podcast, where she regularly speaks with doctors, wellness experts, and spiritual teachers.
Besides her professional front, Kelly is also a spiritual seeker, meditator, sports lover, and devoted mother. Noonan often shares insights about health, wellness, and personal and spiritual growth with her audience and social media followers.
Inside Kelly Noonan’s marriage to billionaire Alec Gores
Kelly was previously married to Alec Gores, a 72-year-old private equity mogul of Egyptian-American origin whose net worth is estimated in the billions. According to Forbes, Gores’ net worth as of 2025 is around 2.2 billion US dollars.
Kelly and Alec tied the knot in 2016 in a high-profile beach wedding in Malibu, soon becoming one of Hollywood’s power couples. Their wedding was an exclusive affair, with A-listers in attendance, a surprise John Legend performance, and Vogue covering every detail. Kelly stunned in a Brandon Maxwell gown with Neil Lane diamonds, while Alec kept it sharp in a custom Bijan suit and Brioni shirt.
Their star-studded wedding ran its course over the years. After eight years of marriage, Alec and Kelly officially separated in 2024. Reflecting on the last year of her marriage, Kelly later described it as ‘the hardest year’ of her life. Speaking on her Heal with Kelly podcast, she admitted that the split was heartbreaking for both her and her ex-husband. She said:
“It was excruciating. Even though I initiated the conversation, neither of us wanted this, and it was extremely heartbreaking.”
Kelly and Alec share a daughter, Riley, who is now six. Not long after their divorce, Kelly faced another tragedy when she lost her Pacific Palisades home to a fire.
How did Kelly Noonan meet Kevin Costner?
According to several reports, Kelly was first introduced to the JFK star through mutual friends, after which they began spending time together in their favourite getaway in Aspen, Colorado. A source recently confirmed their relationship to Us Weekly:
“They are hanging out casually and were connected by friends. Both frequent Aspen often and have mutual friend groups.”
The insider reports also stress that while the alleged couple’s chemistry is undeniable, the romance is still in early stages. Their relationship at this moment is more of a long-distance connection, given that Kelly is based in Manhattan Beach, whereas Costner lives in Carpinteria, California.
Kevin Costner’s life after divorce
Kevin Costner’s personal life has garnered significant attention in recent years due to his contentious and bitter divorce battle with Christine Baumgartner, which was finalised in 2024. The pair had been married for 18 years and now share three children: sons Cayden Wyatt and Hayes Logan, and daughter Grace Avery.
Kevin and Christine’s divorce was finalised in early 2024, and soon after, the celebrity handbag designer moved on with financier Josh Connor. In January 2025, reports confirmed that the duo was engaged. Meanwhile, Costner has maintained a low profile since the divorce but was briefly linked to Jennifer Lopez earlier this year. Now, eight months after his ex-wife’s engagement, the Dances With Wolves star is also making headlines for his brewing romance with Kelly.
For Kevin Costner and Kelly Noonan, this rumoured romance follows personal challenges on a similar timeline. Whether it’s a casual fling or something deeper, fans are surely intrigued as the Hollywood legend and the wellness entrepreneur step into what could be an exciting new chapter together.
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