Kevin Costner has recently made a surprising admission about his love life, addressing his relationship with singer Jewel. The 69-year-old Yellowstone actor and the 49-year-old musician were first reported to be dating in November, just six months after Costner’s split from his longtime wife, Christine Baumgartner. Despite the public’s intense fascination with their relationship, both Costner and Jewel have remained relatively tight-lipped about their romance.
In a recent interview with People, Jewel opened up about her current state of happiness, making it clear that her contentment is not tied to her relationship with Costner. “I found love, and I’m not talking about Kevin’s. I’m so happy, irrelevant of a man. It has nothing to do with being in a relationship or not being in one,” she stated. Jewel emphasized that her happiness stems from within, adding, “I’m just happy. I’m good.”
Jewel’s journey to contentment has been a long and challenging one. She discussed overcoming a difficult upbringing and various struggles in life, but now, the “Hands” singer is enjoying a sense of peace. Reflecting on her past relationships, Jewel recounted her brief romance with actor Sean Penn and her efforts to keep it private. “Even when I was dating Sean really early on, nobody knew I was dating him. I wouldn’t do a red carpet with him. I was just very prideful,” she recalled.
Jewel’s desire for privacy extended to her career as well. She remembered attending the Venice Film Festival with Penn and choosing not to walk the red carpet, despite the potential media attention it could have brought her. “People would’ve said, ‘Who is this girl?’ and I could have plugged my album. But I’d rather be unknown the rest of my life than have that be the way the world was introduced to me,” she explained. “I don’t need fame that badly. I need to be fulfilled. I need to be happy. I need to be a songwriter. I wasn’t thirsty in that way.”
Jewel’s personal life has also seen its share of ups and downs. She married professional rodeo cowboy Ty Murray in 2008, and they have a 12-year-old son, Kase Townes Murray. The couple divorced in 2014, and Jewel has since focused on being a present and supportive mother. “The divorce wasn’t easy. Choosing not to work for seven years wasn’t easy. Choosing to build something else other than music wasn’t easy. Insisting that I had to change and grow so I could be the most available mom, those were all things that I lived privately, and this was a way of honoring myself too,” she said.
Jewel’s dedication to her son and her personal growth has paid off. “I’m a lot more present now. I’m a present mom, which I worked hard on. It wasn’t easy in the beginning to be present. Divorces… you have so much grief, and it’s hard. Not wanting to let go of that dream kept me in a marriage much longer than I probably should have,” she admitted.
In addition to her personal growth, Jewel has also curated an immersive, 90-minute art exhibit set to open publicly. The exhibit captures the growth and contentment she has now achieved and explores the “three realms” of existence: the mind, physical reality, and the unknown. Jewel hopes that viewers will reflect on “what’s working and what isn’t” for them after visiting the show. “It’s about being curious about ourselves and discovery,” she said. “It’s about being aware of our three realms and being committed that we can change it and have input in it.”
Despite the public’s fascination with her relationship with Costner, Jewel remains focused on her own happiness and personal growth. In a recent interview with Elle magazine, she gushed about Costner, calling him a “great person” but acknowledged the intense public interest in their relationship. “He’s a great person,” she said, blushing. “[But] the public fascination is intense for sure.”
Jewel’s candidness about her love life and her relationship with Costner offers a glimpse into the complexities of balancing personal happiness with public scrutiny. As she continues to navigate her journey, Jewel remains committed to her own fulfillment and growth, independent of any romantic relationship.
