Reese Witherspoon and Kevin Costner have been at the center of dating rumors, stirring excitement among fans.
The speculation gained traction following the Big Little Lies actress and Yellowstone star's respective divorces.
A poll on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, further fueled the rumors. The poll, set up by Naughty but Nice podcast host Rob Shuter, asked if people supported the potential pairing of the two stars. The response was mixed, with some fans expressing excitement, while others questioned the suitability of the match due to the age difference.
One enthusiastic fan commented, "Kevin Costner is dating Reese Witherspoon? What??? You go boy!!! You go girl!!!" Meanwhile, another expressed skepticism: “So there’s rumors of Kevin Costner and Reese Witherspoon dating?! She’s 47, he’s what, 68ish? Those two? Really?”
Despite the buzz, Witherspoon's representatives have put an end to the speculation, firmly denying any romantic involvement between her and Costner. The clarification comes after Witherspoon filed for divorce from her husband Jim Toth in March, with whom she shares an 11-year-old son, Tennessee.
"This story is completely fabricated and not true," her rep told Page Six.
The actress also has two other children, Ava, 24, and Deacon, 20, from her previous marriage to Ryan Phillippe.
On the other hand, Costner's personal life has also been in the spotlight. Costner and his wife of 18 years, Christine Baumgartner, are parting ways, with Baumgartner filing for divorce. She recently made headlines with her claim that Costner broke the news of their divorce to their children - Grace, 13, Hayes, 14, and Cayden, 16 - over a 10-minute Zoom call from his hotel room in Las Vegas.
Baumgartner expressed her confusion and disappointment at Costner's approach to handling the situation, especially since he was planning to return home five days later.
The revelation and consequent denial of the rumored relationship between Witherspoon and Costner highlight the intense scrutiny and speculation that often surrounds the personal lives of celebrities.
As Witherspoon and Costner navigate their respective divorces, fans are encouraged to respect their privacy during what is undeniably a challenging time for the two of them.
While the thought of Witherspoon and Costner as a couple sparked excitement, it remains just that - a rumor.
