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Taylor Sheridan doesn’t miss when it comes to star-studded casts — well, until THAT Bella Hadid moment had fans doing a collective double-take. TheYellowstonemastermind’s catching heat for leaning a little too hard on celebrity clout in that now-infamous episode. Spoiler: this wasn’t your classic “let’s find the best actor for the role” kind of vibe.
Instead, Sheridan’s move felt more like a high-stakes bet that flopped harder than anyone expected. Fans have already crowned it the show’s weakest link, and let’s just say Hadid didn’t escape the backlash unscathed.
Bella Hadid rides intoYellowstoneand Taylor Sheridan’s wild casting style
Taylor Sheridan’s cowboy fantasy just got a little too… Hollywood. American modelBella Hadidpopped up inYellowstoneas Travis’ girlfriend, and fans aren’t exactly tipping their hats. Sure, Hadid’s got the Texas zip code and a champion horse-rider boyfriend (Adan Banuelos), but this casting felt more “dream girl” than an authentic cowgirl.
Sheridan’s usual play is rock-solid: cast real cowboys who can act, not actors who try to cowboy. Guys like Dusty Burson and Kory Pounds bring the grit, the boots, and the saddle know-how.
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But Hadid? No casting tapes, no cowboy creds — just her, dropped into the mix. While she was a sweetheart on set, it’s hard to shake the feeling this was more about vibes (because obviously, she’s hot, and she’s dating a horse rider) than storytelling. Executive producer Christina Voros, during an interview, withTHRsaid,
All I know is that when that part was cast it wasn’t like there were casting tapes. By the time I knew it was cast, we knew it was her. So I don’t know when that decision was made, but again, it goes back to sort of keeping it in this family.
She was great, and also could not be a lovelier human being. You bring in someone who is a celebrity in their own right and sometimes you are just floored with how marvelously kind and down to earth they really are, and she was really that.
But let’s be real: this episode had a lot of moving parts, and not all of them hit.Hadid’s cameo felt like Sheridan dialing up the ‘cowboy fantasy’and dialing down the authenticity.
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The big question: IsYellowstonestill the rugged, cowboy-driven powerhouse fans fell for, or are we saddling up for something else entirely? You tell us.
Bella Hadid saddles up for victory: crowned rodeo Rookie of the Year
Bella Hadid proved she’s not just runway royalty; she’s a cowgirl queen too! Themodel snaggedRookie of the Yearat the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) competition, and yep, she’s riding high on that win.
Decked out in a cowboy hat, and fringe pants, and holding her shiny new belt buckle, Hadid shared the moment like a true Southern star. Cutting cattle might sound intense, but she made it look smooth — quick jumps, sharp turns, and all.
A post shared by Bella 🦋 (@bellahadid)
Turns out, Hadid’s been training with her cowboy boyfriend, Banuelos. She found out six months ago she was in the running, buckled down (pun intended), and galloped past the competition to claim the title. Texas life clearly suits her, and Bella Hadid’s showing the rodeo world how it’s done — model vibes and all!
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
