Kevin Costner is going through a tough time

As per reports from RadarOnline, Kevin Costner was spotted with a mystery woman, which set the tabloids on fire. But this wasn’t the blossoming of a new romance in his life, he was simply having lunch with his assistant.

The two have been professionally associated for two years, and their meetup was perhaps strictly about business. This public fascination with Costner’s love life isn’t new, and it also includes his well-known divorce from Christine Baumgartner. According to the same outlet, the actor “still harbors resentment and anger” towards his ex-wife.

The duo shares joint physical custody of their three children, and everything that happened during and after their separation has only increased Costner’s emotional turmoil. From disputes, prenuptial agreements, to lowered child support payments, things seem to be taking a toll on the actor.

Yellowstone’s Kevin Costner struggles with health and healing

On the professional front, Kevin Costner’s passion project, Horizon: An American Saga, was a disaster at the box office, which only adds salt to his wounds. Maybe if Yellowstone was still ongoing, it would give him an emotional anchor, and he’d bask in the glory of a career-defining role, enjoying hefty paychecks.

However, he’s now entered a cycle of self-sabotage and is stress-eating his problems away. The source also claims that he’s been eating too many takeout meals and not paying any attention to his body or health. Longevity specialists have also expressed their concerns over his lifestyle, stating the risks of diabetes.

Costner may be adored on screen, but offscreen, he’s fighting very human battles like all of us. Loneliness, heartbreak, health struggles, and professional mishaps have gotten the best of him. As onlookers, maybe the best we can do is not criticize the actor, but show compassion and hope that he gets through this difficult period.