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Kevin Costner Enjoys Daddy-Daughter Date Night With Taylor Swift Amid Divorce Drama

Amid a difficult public divorce, acclaimed actor Kevin Costner took time off from the drama to enjoy a daddy-daughter date night with his teenage daughter. The duo attended pop superstar Taylor Swift’s August 8th show at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium as part of her record-shattering Eras tour. Photos show Costner smiling and singing along – especially during one poignant Swift breakup anthem.

Costner’s appearance comes amid an increasingly messy split from his wife of 16 years, Christine Baumgartner. The former model filed for divorce back in May, leading to a contentious legal battle over issues like child support and spousal support. Despite the uncoupling, Costner appeared focused on family time with his daughter at the Swift concert.

The Yellowstone star watched the show from a luxury suite, where he was all smiles singing along to fan favorites. Interestingly, TMZ reports Costner seemed particularly connected to Swift’s scathing breakup song “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” He apparently was grinning and singing during the cathartic kiss-off anthem.

Whether Costner was channeling his own separation woes through Swift’s lyrics is unclear. He could have simply been feeding off the infectious excitement and energy of Swift’s live show. Costner also seemed less engaged during romantic songs like “Love Story,” implying some tunes were more relatable than others.

Kevin Costner Enjoys Daddy-Daughter Date Night With Taylor Swift Amid Divorce Drama

Over the years, Swift’s personal songs about heartbreak and moving on have resonated with millions of fans going through their own relationship struggles. Now it seems even multi-Oscar winners like Costner can find catharsis in belting out Swift’s empowering revenge anthems.

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However, the Field of Dreams actor has not publicly addressed his divorce since news broke. The split appears less than amicable, with arguments over Baumgartner vacating Costner’s home per their prenup agreement. Costner also recently listed the former marital home for $60 million.

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But the dad of seven still prioritizes quality time with his children. Sources say he wanted his daughter to see “role model” Swift in concert. Despite reliving his breakup through her songs, Swift’s show seemed to offer Costner a night of carefree fun amidst divorce drama.

The outing comes just as Costner wraps up his hit series Yellowstone, in which he starred as patriarch John Dutton. After spending years embodying Dutton’s turbulent marriage and family conflicts, the role may feel especially personal for newly-single Costner.

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Yet Yellowstone’s enormous success has propelled Costner’s already acclaimed career to even greater heights in recent years. The actor is pivoting straight from the show into Horizon, a Western epic film he also directed.

So while Costner’s personal life is in turmoil, his professional prospects continue gaining steam. Still, he takes respites like Swift’s concert to savor quality family time amidst the chaos.

Audiences have bonded with Costner’s empathetic on-screen personas for decades, from Bull Durham to The Bodyguard. So fans sympathize with his divorce, even as some enjoy the irony of him rocking out to “We Are Never Getting Back Together.”

Yet Swift’s lyrics urge moving forward after heartbreak, rather than getting stuck dwelling on the past relationship. If anyone can relate to Swift’s resiliency and capacity for hope, it may be Costner himself.

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The singer’s concert seemed to offer Costner a welcome distraction from his problems, if only for one night. Swift’s music aims to make listeners feel empowered, understood, and less alone. And for Kevin Costner amidst divorce, those vibes felt just right.

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Amelia Jones

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