Christine Baumgartner is a fashion designer and model that many in the fashion world have to reckon with. Due to the nature of the fashion industry, not many people knew the Baumgartner name. However, that all changed with her marriage to a much more popular persona, who is none other than widely recognized actor Kevin Costner. Read on to find out more about Christine Baumgartner and how she got married to one of Hollywood’s most popular actresses.
Christine Baumgartner – Bio
Christine Baumgartner was born on the 4th of March 1974. All that is known about her father is that his name is Jim Baumgartner; There is no information about her mother. The fashionista received her college education from California State University at Fullerton, where she earned a degree in business.
Christine Baumgartner’s foray into the fashion industry began with a keen interest in fashion that she had from an early age. She began modeling before designing bags out of dissatisfaction with the handbags she kept seeing. For her, the bags she was subjected to back then had no attraction and did nothing for her fashion sense. The most popular set of bags from their brand are laptop bags. She wanted a bag that was not only functional but also very stylish and for this reason she designed the most stylish laptop bags on the market. They’re made from faux fur and covered in metallic leather. They have pockets and extra pockets for accessories.
The launch of her line of bags happened around the same time she was planning her wedding, and the purses were so good that some were featured in the show’s pilot. Desperate Housewives. In an interview, the former model admitted that her husband’s influence has helped sell the bags and grow her brand.
Married Kevin Costner
Christine Baumgartner first met KevinCostner was already married to Cindy Silvia in the 80s. In 1998, four years after his divorce and many other relationships, he met Baumgartner again in a restaurant and exchanged numbers. This started dating soon after.
Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner have three children together; The first two are boys, Cayden and Hayes, while the last child is a girl, Grace. Cayden was born in 2007, Hayes in 2009 and Grace in 2010.
Wealth (income and earnings)
Christine Baumgartner’s exact net worth is not known as most of the exact proceeds of her business have been hidden. Most sources only offset her fortune against that of her husband, who is tied at $250 million. Still, there’s no doubt that she’s making a good buck from her efforts, especially since her line of bags is doing very well.
Facts about Kevin Costner’s wife
- Christine Baumgartner started her business with a friend Tamara Muro and their names Christine and Tamara form the acronym of the company name CAC. Eventually, Muro had to leave the company to focus on her family. Regardless, the company’s name still works, as CAC also means Christine Baumgartner Costner.
- The fashion designer stands at a height of 5ft 10in which is 1.78in meters and weighs 60kg which makes for a balanced body.
- Her favorite stars are Robert Downey, Jr. and Jennifer Aniston; surprisingly, Kevin Costner doesn’t make the cut.
- She also enjoys travelling, shopping and finding solace in reading. Her favorite food is French cuisine.