A complete list of all the controversies 'Yellowstone' has faced over the years

Eve CrosbieMay 28, 2023, 18:41 IST

The cast of "Yellowstone."Paramount Network

Not all the drama in the "Yellowstone" universe has happened on screen.
Cast members like Luke Grimes and Sam Elliott have faced backlash over their behavior.

Not all the drama on "Yellowstone" has happened on screen, as several of the show's cast have courted controversy for their actions away from the cameras.

Here's a rundown of all the controversies the show, its cast, and its creators have faced over the years.

Kelsey Asbille, who plays a Native American character, has been described as being of Cherokee descent, but people have raised questions.

Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton in season five of "Yellowstone."Paramount Network

Luke Grimes reportedly walked away from his last television role before "Yellowstone" because he objected to playing a bisexual character.

Luke Grimes as James in "True Blood" (left) and as Kayce in "Yellowstone" (right).HBO, Paramount Network

Q'orianka Kilcher was accused of insurance fraud last year, but the charges have been dropped.

Q'orianka Kilcher in 2019.Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

"1883" star Sam Elliott found himself in hot water when he criticized "The Power of the Dog" for its "allusions of homosexuality."

Sam Elliott (left) and Benedict Cumberbatch in "The Power of the Dog" (right).Paramount+/Netflix

The show's main cast dropped out of an appearance at PaleyFest in Los Angeles just hours before they were due to appear.

"Yellowstone" cast at PaleyFest.Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Rumors of a behind-the-scenes feud between Sheridan and Costner began to circulate in February. In May, it was confirmed the drama would be ending with season five.

Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan of 'Yellowstone' speak onstage during the Paramount Network portion of the 2018 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 15, 2018, in Pasadena, California.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

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