Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone Clash Reportedly Brought Co-Star to Tears

Reports are surfacing of a heated altercation between Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner and Wes Bentley that allegedly brought filming to a halt and left co-star Kelly Reilly in tears. The reported on-set fight has become the latest revelation in what appears to have been a tense atmosphere behind the scenes of the hit Paramount series.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the incident occurred during production when Costner, who also served as an executive producer on the show, suggested Bentley should perform a scene differently than it was written.

The two actors reportedly clashed after Bentley refused, allegedly telling Costner he signed on for “a Taylor Sheridan show, not a Kevin Costner production.”

The disagreement quickly escalated. Sources told the outlet that Costner “lunged” at Bentley, leading to a brief physical struggle before crew members stepped in to separate them.

Although no punches were thrown, the moment reportedly left Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton, visibly upset and crying. Production was said to have paused temporarily following the altercation.

Bentley’s team later confirmed that an argument had taken place but described it as “a work-related disagreement during an emotional and physically tough scene.” The statement also noted that the issue was “discussed and resolved.”

Costner’s representatives declined to comment on the claims. However, insiders suggest that this confrontation marked the beginning of the actor’s strained relationship with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.

Tensions between the two reportedly grew over time, eventually leading to Costner’s departure from the show as he shifted focus to his own Western film saga, Horizon.

This alleged clash sheds light on the challenges that might have contributed to production delays and creative rifts within one of TV’s most popular dramas.

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