Kelly Reilly Was A Big Fan Of American Dramas Before Yellowstone – Looper

In a “Yellowstone” cast interview, Kelly Reilly shared details on her early years in the entertainment industry. At first, she didn’t have her sights set on television or film. Rather, her initial love was theater, which was her career for 15 years. But when she wasn’t on stage, Reilly participated in her favorite pastime – getting her fill of popular American dramas.

“I did watch ‘Dallas’ and ‘Dynasty’ every Friday night with my mom in south London in our house,” said Reilly. “And this far away world of Americana, of course the culture of American movies and storytelling, I was always in love with it.”

Reilly thought enjoying the trials of these fictional families from the comfort of her couch was the closest she’d get to experience such American dramas. According to Reilly, her 11-year-old self would be incredibly proud to see what she’s doing now.

Over the course of the show’s five seasons, Beth goes through the wringer. In fact, Reilly didn’t think Taylor Sheridan had the right woman for the job. She told Entertainment Tonight, “It’s a tremendously complicated role.” It’s possible that she learned a thing or two from her favorite childhood dramas because Beth is resonating with the masses. From her unforgettable one-liners (“You are the trailer park, I am the tornado”) to her ability to survive literally anything, “Yellowstone” viewers see Beth as an inspiration. 

On Reddit, u/50million said, “She’s smart. She’s been through a lot. She’s been blown up and almost killed (twice). She knows what she wants … Sure she has major flaws … but she’s a badass and I love her character.”