Costner Shares Bachelor Christmas Plans: Family First

Kevin Costner is navigating his third Christmas as a single man after his highly publicized separation from Christine Baumgartner in 2023. He is set to host and narrate a new holiday special, 'Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas,' which will debut on ABC on December 9th. Costner acknowledges the evolving nature of his holiday traditions, especially with children now in college.

Despite the bachelor status, Costner expresses a deep need for family connection during the holidays. He is actively working to create a warm and memorable Christmas for his children, acknowledging that traditions have shifted as they've grown. He mentioned missing some of the 'cute things' associated with family Christmases and feels he needs to 'work especially hard' to ensure lasting memories.

The holiday season also marks a full-circle moment for Costner with the release of 'The First Christmas,' harkening back to his early acting experiences in church nativity plays. He shared that his faith and family's deep involvement in church life were foundational. Costner also reflected on his upbringing in Lynwood and Compton, California, and the influence of his parents, Sharon Rae and William Costner.