Kevin Costner, the star of the hit TV series “Yellowstone,” is facing pressure to quit the show from his wife, Christine Baumgartner, due to the show’s demanding schedule. Reports surfaced online in October 2022 that Baumgartner had given Costner an ultimatum, asking him to quit the show so that he could spend more time with his family.
According to a source who spoke to Radar Online, Baumgartner had grown tired of being the only one tending to their three children while Costner was away for months at a time. The insider revealed that the show’s unprecedented success had knocked a hole in their family life, and Baumgartner wanted Costner to commit to leaving the show after the current season.
The insider also noted that “Yellowstone” producers wanted the show to go on forever, which meant that Costner’s schedule was becoming increasingly demanding. Baumgartner’s ultimatum was reportedly aimed at ensuring that her husband could prioritize his family over his work.
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While Costner eventually teased leaving “Yellowstone,” he is currently working on a new Western project called “Horizon,” whose shooting schedule is rigid. In an interview with Variety in June 2022, Costner revealed that he would be shooting for eight months and that he was as pressed as he had ever been in his life in terms of the responsibilities and decisions he had to make every day.
Despite Baumgartner’s ultimatum, Paramount, the network behind “Yellowstone,” remains optimistic about Costner’s involvement in the series in the coming seasons. According to network executive Keith Cox, Costner is the face of the show and an executive producer, and he is confident that Costner will continue to work on the show.
“Yellowstone” has been a massive success since it premiered in 2018, with Costner playing the lead role of John Dutton, the owner of the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. The show has been praised for its compelling characters, stunning cinematography, and gripping storyline, and it has amassed a large and devoted fan base.
However, the show’s demanding shooting schedule has taken a toll on Costner’s personal life, with his wife reportedly feeling neglected due to his work commitments. The couple has been married since 2004 and has three children together.
Baumgartner’s ultimatum is just the latest in a series of challenges that Costner has faced during his career. Despite being one of Hollywood’s most successful and beloved actors, he has had to navigate his fair share of personal and professional obstacles.
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In recent years, Costner has focused on producing and starring in Westerns, a genre that he has always been passionate about. He has also been involved in environmental activism, particularly in the area of ocean conservation.
As the debate over Costner’s future on “Yellowstone” continues, fans of the show will undoubtedly be watching closely to see what happens next. Will he stay or will he go? Only time will tell.
