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Kevin Costner’s unceremonious exit fromYellowstonedoesn’t seem to have an adverse effect on his relationship with one actress in the series. Kelly Reilly’s Beth Dutton is the daughter of Costner’s John Dutton in the series and both characters have left a lasting impact on Western fans. An insider has spilled the beans on their great relationship even after his abrupt exit.
However, other sources reported that the rest of the cast ofYellowstonehave cut contact with the actor. Costner’s exit came after his rumored feud with Taylor Sheridan, but the official explanation was that he left to pursue his passion project,Horizon: An American Saga.
Kelly Reilly Reportedly Still Admires TV Dad Kevin Costner And His Work
WhenYellowstone Season 5Bpremiered recently, fans were shocked by the apparent suicide/murder of the show’s patriarch John Dutton. Fans knew that they wouldn’t be seeing John anymore in the series afterKevin Costner‘s exit from the series in 2023. However, they didn’t expect the brutal ending thatTaylor Sheridanhad written for the character.
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Costner left after rumors of a feud with Sheridan, with fans and co-stars accusing him of abandoning his castmates when he took the decision. However, Costner’s response to the Western drama since his exithas been anything but hostile. Amidst all this drama, an insider source has revealed that one of the cast members still maintains a good relationship with Costner.
The source toldLife & StyleMagazine thatKelly Reillysupported Costner in his post-Yellowstoneendeavors and they still talk to each other. The source shared that the father-daughter relationship in the series had brought the two actors together. The source shared,“[They] had a great rapport on set and shared many scenes that seemed to bring them closer as actors, and they continue to bond.”
Further, the source added that the actor was“blown away by her ability to nail her character down.”Unlike her co-stars, Reilly refused to comment publicly about the blowout between Costner and Paramount. The source shared that theWaterworldactor knew“where she stood with him.”They still keep in touch with each other, as the source shared:
They had many private conversations about the situation and still communicate regularly. Other people on the show may live to regret their turncoat behavior, but Kelly and Kevin will always be friends.
However, Costner’s movehasn’t been going well for the actoras his passion projectHorizonhas failed to impress the audiences.
Another Source Shared That Yellowstone Stars Blamed Kevin Costner For The Series Cancellation
Earlier this year, another source toldLife & Style Magazinethat Kevin Costner’sYellowstoneco-starswanted nothing to do with the actor. The source shared that they blame theDances with Wolvesstar for the fate of the series. The source shared,“He used to hear from Cole and the rest of the gang — but they’ve cut him loose in the months since he walked away from the show.”
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The source reported that the cast felt that he abandoned them and they were“making no effort to see him.”The insider further shared:
After all that praise, you can imagine Kevin being a little hurt by their rejection. He’s getting the cold shoulder treatment. It’s a kick in the teeth!
Costner is not upset like fans about the character’s fate in the premiere ofSeason 5Bas he toldE! News,“They do what they want to do. That’s fine with me.”He also added that he had no clue about how the show planned to write his character out.
NewYellowstoneepisodes will air on Paramount Network, while old episodes are available for streaming on Peacock.
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