Kevin Costner, 69, 'looking for love' amid rumours of relationship with Jewel, 50

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Kevin Costner is all for the thrill of new love.The star of Yellowstone, aged 69, has been making headlines with rumours swirling about a connection with songstress Jewel, 50.The duo has been seen together on multiple occasions, exuding ease and comfort in each other's company.

However, Kevin has put the brakes on the gossip, clarifying that they're not an item. Despite this, he's candid about his openness to romance, especially since filing for divorce from Christine Baumgartner, his wife of 18 years, just last year.

Chatting with People magazine, he confessed: "I think everybody would like to be in love.There's such a good feeling that's associated with that." He mused further: "It may have to be defined in a different way, but yeah, I love the idea of that possibility." Even after a tough split from Christine, a handbag designer, which involved a tense financial dispute, Kevin remains optimistic, vowing not to let bitterness take root in his heart.

On how he copes with difficult periods, Kevin shared insights into his family life, focusing on his seven children Annie, 40, Lily, 37, Joe, 36, Liam, 27, Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, who's 14.