Kevin Costner has a new name in his orbit, and it all started with a trip to the grocery store. The 71-year-old actor was photographed shopping at an Albertsons in Santa Barbara earlier this month with 40-year-old lifestyle coach Jennifer Milburn. Sources say the two were smiling throughout the outing before Milburn was seen getting into Costner’s Mercedes-Benz, reportedly heading toward his home near the central California coast.
So who is Jennifer Milburn? She currently lives in Aspen, Colorado, and works remotely as director of partnerships for Simon Sinek’s The Optimism Company. Before that, she spent time as a flight attendant and worked at retailer Kemo Sabe. And yes, the internet has already dissected the grocery cart, which reportedly included cereal, grapefruit juice, steaks, and vegetables.
The timing is notable. Costner finalized his divorce from Christine Baumgartner in February 2024 after nearly 18 years of marriage, and he was briefly linked to director Kelly Noonan Gores in August 2025. He’s since said he still believes love is possible for him. Whether this is a full-blown romance or just a really well-documented errand run, fans are definitely watching. What do you think: is a grocery store a solid date spot or a total red flag?
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