Kevin CostnerandJewel’s budding connection is built on a mutual attraction.The actor, 68, and the singer/songwriter, 49,sparked romance rumorswhen photos surfaced of the two cozying up to each other at a tennis fundraiser for herInspiring Children Foundationthat was held on Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.An entertainment source tells PEOPLE, “The relationship between Kevin and Jewel is fresh but not brand new. There is very big attraction on both sides.“The source says Jewel is independent and not into dating for the sake of dating.“Jewel likes Kevin’s type and Kevin likes to be in a relationship, so this is cool,” says the source. “He is having fun after his contentious divorce. He is glad that is over.”Reps for Costner and Jewel have not responded to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kevin Costner; Jewel.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesWhen Jewelpostedabout the fundraiser on Instagram Nov. 28, she mentioned Costner’s involvement.“Every year, my foundation @inspiringchildren and I go to Necker Island to help host a tennis event w @richardbranson to raise funds for our kids,” she wrote. “Amazing players like @geniebouchard come and support us in playing doubles with the folks who come… it’s an incredible time, and one I use to relax, rest and play w my son!“Kevin Costner on March 5, 2022.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesShe added, “@kevincostnermodernwest was kind enough to mentor our kids this year, and Sir Richard was his usual inspiring self- who also plays a mean game of doubles!“Jewel is mom to son Kase, 12, whom she shares withex-husband Ty Murray.Jewel on Sept. 23, 2023.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicCostner’s ex-wife Christine filed for divorce earlier this year, andthe pair reached a settlement in September. They share three kids — Cayden, 16, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 13 — andhe has four adult childrenfrom previous relationships.In early November, after rumors of a romance between Costner and Reese Witherspoon began online, arep for Witherspoon denied the claims, saying, “This story is completely fabricated and not true.”
Kevin CostnerandJewel’s budding connection is built on a mutual attraction.
The actor, 68, and the singer/songwriter, 49,sparked romance rumorswhen photos surfaced of the two cozying up to each other at a tennis fundraiser for herInspiring Children Foundationthat was held on Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.
An entertainment source tells PEOPLE, “The relationship between Kevin and Jewel is fresh but not brand new. There is very big attraction on both sides.”
The source says Jewel is independent and not into dating for the sake of dating.
“Jewel likes Kevin’s type and Kevin likes to be in a relationship, so this is cool,” says the source. “He is having fun after his contentious divorce. He is glad that is over.”
Reps for Costner and Jewel have not responded to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.
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Kevin Costner; Jewel.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Taylor Hill/Getty Images
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Taylor Hill/Getty Images
When Jewelpostedabout the fundraiser on Instagram Nov. 28, she mentioned Costner’s involvement.
“Every year, my foundation @inspiringchildren and I go to Necker Island to help host a tennis event w @richardbranson to raise funds for our kids,” she wrote. “Amazing players like @geniebouchard come and support us in playing doubles with the folks who come… it’s an incredible time, and one I use to relax, rest and play w my son!”
Kevin Costner on March 5, 2022.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
She added, “@kevincostnermodernwest was kind enough to mentor our kids this year, and Sir Richard was his usual inspiring self- who also plays a mean game of doubles!”
Jewel is mom to son Kase, 12, whom she shares withex-husband Ty Murray.
Jewel on Sept. 23, 2023.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Costner’s ex-wife Christine filed for divorce earlier this year, andthe pair reached a settlement in September. They share three kids — Cayden, 16, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 13 — andhe has four adult childrenfrom previous relationships.
In early November, after rumors of a romance between Costner and Reese Witherspoon began online, arep for Witherspoon denied the claims, saying, “This story is completely fabricated and not true.”
source: people.com
