13 Fascinating Facts About the Yellowstone TV Show

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Jody Allen

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Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard the talk about Yellowstone’s western drama. It’s a country soap opera!

Yellowstone is now in its fourth season, and we all can’t get enough!

Yellowstone is about the Dutton family, if you don’t know about this totally addictive television show. A seventh-generation family living on one of the largest ranches in the United States. The Dutton family constantly fights those who want to take their land from them. Land developers, a neighbouring Indian reservation, and those jealous of the land they possess.

You can watch Yellowstone on Paramount+.

We thought we would share 13 fascinating facts about the Yellowstone TV Show!

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1. Think you have seen Gil Birmingham in something before? He was in Twilight!


Gil Birmingham plays the character Thomas Rainwater in Yellowstone. But if you think he looks familiar, you might remember him from a bit of movie called ‘Twilight’. Yes! Gil Birmingham played ‘Billy Black’ in the Twilight series. Jacob’s Dad.

Gil is a former bodybuilder, and he became an actor after appearing in Diana Ross’ music video for ‘Muscles’ released in 1982.

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Gil Birmingham in Twilight.
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2. Luke Grimes appeared in 50 Shades of Grey


Luke Grimes, who plays Kayce Dutton, may seem familiar. And no – it isn’t Twilight (although he did audition for the role of ‘Edward’ in Twilight but lost to Robert Pattinson. Luke Grimes played Christian Grey’s brother, Elliot Gray, in the 50 Shades of Grey series.

He also appeared in True Blood and American Sniper’s hit shows with Ryan Phillipe.

He is pretty damn dreamy!

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Luke Grimes in Yellowstone.
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3. Actress Kelly Reilly who Plays Beth Dutton is a Pom!


Yes! Who would have thought that filthy-mouthed Beth Dutton actually speaks in real life with a posh accent! If you want to hear Kelly in all her British glory – go back and watch the first Sherlock Holmes movie (starring Robert Downey Jnr) – Kelly Reilly plays Watson’s wife, Mary.

Kelly was also the youngest actress ever to be nominated for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress in 2003 at aged 26.

She is a true bad-ass and my favourite character on Yellowstone!

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Kelly Reilly plays Beth Dutton on Yellowstone. Image via TV Insider

4. Ryan Bingham who Plays Walker is a Real Life Country Singer


‘Walker’ always carries around his guitar and sings (rather well) in Yellowstone. In real life, Ryan Bingham is a thriving country singer who has released six studio albums under his own label, Axster Bingham Records and regularly performs live shows.

Ryan competed as a bull rider in rodeos before embarking on an acting career. So he is perfect for his role on Yellowstone!

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Ryan Bingham as ‘Walker’ in Yellowstone. Image via Outsider

5. Kelsey Asbille who Plays Monica Long Dutton Isn’t a Native American Actress


Kelsey Asbille, who plays Monica Dutton (Kayce Dutton’s wife) in Yellowstone TV Show, is actually of mixed race (Asian and American). The casting of Asbille became heated as Yellowstone has many roles for Native American actors.

Asbille claims to be “Part Cherokee and half Chinese’; however, no Native American group has proved this.

But if you recognise Kelsey Asbille, you may have seen her in MTV’s Teen Wolf.

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Kelsey Asbille plays ‘Monica Dutton’ in Yellowstone. Image via Good Housekeeping

6. Two Spin-Off Shows from the Yellowstone TV Show are Already In Talks


If you love Yellowstone – you may just be seeing a whole lot more of it! There is a prequel to Yellowstone called ‘1883’ that is the origin story of the Dutton family and is starred by Country music royalty, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. It also stars Sam Elliott and Billy Bob Thornton. 1883 will premiere THIS MONTH on Paramount+, so keep an eye out!

1883 will follow the Dutton ancestors James and Margaret Dutton (played by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, pictured) as they journey from Texas to Montana, searching for a better life.

There is also talk of a second spin-off called ‘6666’ (pronounced Four Sixes), and those who watch Yellowstone will know what that’s all about!

6666 will be streamed exclusively on Paramount+

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Yellowstone TV Show 1883 Prequal. Image via People.com

7. You Can Rent a Cottage at the Dutton Yellowstone Ranch


The real-life Dutton ranch, Chief Joseph Range, is just as gorgeous in real life as it is on the television. And although the large house on the ranch isn’t available to stay in, you can rent one of the smaller cabins featured on the show. You can even bring your horse with you!

Although with the massive popularity of the Yellowstone TV Show, the cabins are booked out a long time in advance.

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This is one of the cabins you can rent at the Chief Joseph Ranch.

8. The Real Yellowstone Ranch is Called Chief Joseph Ranch


Chief Joseph Range is a real-life working ranch located in Darby, Montana. The original house you see in the show was built in 1914.

The historical lodge is 6000 square feet and was initially called...
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