Kevin Costner may have caught January Jones’ eye, but insiders say his hesitation is threatening to cool what could be a hot new romance.
The Yellowstone actor, 70, and the Mad Men star, 47, met during a December 2023 event at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. According to people close to the pair, sparks flew instantly. January even posted about it on Instagram, calling the evening beautiful and gushing over finally meeting Costner in person.
Friends say the connection was real. They exchanged numbers and kept in touch through mutual contacts. January, a single mom, has reportedly told people she’s crushing hard and wants to go on a proper date. But the problem, insiders say, is Kevin.
Still reeling from messy divorce
Costner’s 18-year marriage to Christine Baumgartner ended in a bitter court battle in early 2024. The divorce included drawn-out custody disputes, property fights and emotional damage that friends say still lingers. Not long after the split, Christine got engaged to Josh Connor — a former friend of Kevin’s — leaving the actor bruised and distrustful.
A source close to the actor says he has met many attractive women in the past year, but none have sparked enough motivation for him to move past his emotional hesitation. Despite the buzz around January, Kevin appears stuck.
Friends urge him to act before she moves on
People in his inner circle say everyone is rooting for him to give January a real chance. The two are said to share a unique bond, built not only on attraction but also on a sense of being misunderstood in Hollywood. Their paths to fame were similar — both rising to household-name status based on work ethic, not PR stunts.
Friends believe that January is Kevin’s exact type, and that he made a strong impression on her the night they met. She’s reportedly let him know she’s interested through mutual friends. Still, she’s keeping a low profile while waiting for him to take action.
The source says January hasn’t pressured him, but the message is clear: she won’t wait forever.
While Costner promotes his latest Western film Horizon and focuses on upcoming projects, insiders say January has been patient but is beginning to question if Kevin will ever take the leap.
And with other suitors reportedly circling her — including younger Hollywood names — there’s growing concern that Kevin’s hesitation could cost him more than just a date.
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