After rumors of a romance between Kevin Costner and singer Jewel surfaced following his divorce, Costner clarified that they are just friends. Despite being seen together multiple times, Costner emphasized on "The Howard Stern Show" that they have never dated and he values their friendship too much to let rumors ruin it. The pair met during a trip to Richard Branson's private island in December 2023, where they were photographed cozying up together. Jewel has not shut down the romance rumors, admitting in an interview that Costner is a great person and acknowledging the public fascination with their alleged relationship. Costner, fresh out of a bitter divorce from Christine Baumgartner with whom he shares three children, and Jewel, previously married to pro cowboy Ty Murray, are both navigating their personal lives amidst the speculation surrounding their friendship.