Highlights

• Yellowstone has become a highly successful show with a devoted fan base due to its captivating storyline and talented cast, including Oscar and Emmy winners.
• Luke Grimes and Forrie J. Smith are among the wealthiest cast members of Yellowstone, with net worths ranging from $500,000 to $6 million.
• Kevin Costner, who portrays the patriarchal leader in the show, has had a long and successful career, earning him a net worth of $250 million.

Even though Taylor Sheridan and John Linson have both created masterpieces in the past, it is highly unlikely they could predict that Yellowstone would cause this many waves. Ever since its premiere in 2018, the show has stayed at the top, keeping fans glued with the right amount of mischief, drama, and cliffhangers.

The show follows the life of crime of a patriarchal leader who owns the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. In addition to the series doing exceptionally well, some of its cast members are also Oscar and Emmy winners, and as expected, they are probably paid well and have made loads of money from their careers.

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Here are some of the wealthiest cast members from Yellowstone.

Updated October 2023: As popular as 'Yellowstone' has become and despite the fact that it is still earning strong ratings, the series will be coming to an end after the finale in Season Five. As such, the lucrative paychecks that the actors have been earning from 'Yellowstone' will be coming to an end.

Reportedly, 'Yellowstone' is ending as a result of issues between Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner behind the scenes. That, in conjunction with being paid less money and having a rigorous shooting schedule, made Costner walk. But with many spinoffs in the works, some of the actors from 'Yellowstone' may be able to continue to play the character that has given them so much fame, exposure, and pay.

8 Luke Grimes As Kayce Dutton

Net Worth: $500,000

​​​​​Grimes plays the role of the patriarch's son, Kayce Dutton. He first made his way into the movie industry through his portrayal of Jake in the 2006 hit, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane. Later, he landed a few other major roles and then decided to test the waters in the world of television. His first appearance in TV was as a guest star in the series Brothers & Sisters.

So far, Grimes has had a pretty productive career with attachments to several hit movies. Apart from the money he has made from appearances, he is also actively involved in several other lines of business, all of which have earned him an estimated net worth at $500,000.

Some of Luke Grimes' Most Notable Roles before Yellowstone:

7 Kelsey Asbille As Monica Dutton

Net Worth: $3 Million

Best known as Kelsey Asbille Chow, the star made a name for herself in television after landing a recurring role in the series One Tree Hill. After successfully putting herself in a position to be discovered by other creatives, Kelsey went on to land other roles in the film industry, as well. Some of these include The Amazing Spider-Man and The Wine of Summer.

Kelsey has also dabbled into music, among other side endeavors to further show her talent to the world. All of it didn’t go unrewarded as she is currently worth $3 million.

Some of Kelsey Asbille Chow's Most Notable Roles before Yellowstone:

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6 Wes Bentley As Jamie Dutton

Net Worth: $3 Million

If you follow Hollywood closely, then you can probably identify Wes Bentley from his appearance in American Beauty as Ricky Fitts. But what you may not have known is that while the show helped put his name out there, it also earned him a nomination for the BAFTA Award.

Bentley has since been a part of several other successful movies and TV shows including The Hunger Games, Underworld: Awakening, and Mission Impossible: Fallout. Things have been going smoothly for Bentley in the financial aspect of his life as he currently has a net worth of $3 million.

Some of Wes Bentley's Most Notable Roles before Yellowstone:

5 Kelly Reilly As

Net Worth: $5 Million

English actress Kelly Reilly is no stranger to fame and fortune. The 46-year-old has been on the radar of British film followers since the late '90s. She made her debut as Nimnh in the movie Maybe Baby. After that, it was just a pile of projects with her name on the cover.

In her lifetime, she has also taken on several major roles in television, and among them is Rose in the 2019 hit, Eli.

Currently, she has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Some of Kelly Reilly's Most Notable Roles before Yellowstone:

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4 Forrie J. Smith As Lloyd PierceNet Worth: $6 Million

Apart from being known for his prowess when it comes to western movies, Forrie J. Smith is also a famous stuntman in Hollywood. His specialized cowboy skills have helped him land several specialized roles in wild-western movies. Some of his most prominent appearances were in Rambo III, 2 Guns, and Hell or High Water. Smith has stacked up quite a heap of fortune from his career and presently that amount is estimated to be $6 million.

Some of Forrie J. Smith's Most Notable Roles before Yellowstone:

3 Cole Hauser As Rip Wheeler

Net Worth: $8 Million

American actor Cole Hauser seems to be in the big leagues now, and that’s a long way from his first appearance as Dr. Glidden in Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up, 1992. The following year, the 46-year-old launched into the world of television and again, became a sensation. He spent the next couple of decades in both film and Tv with several hit movies credited to his name. Besides film, Hauser also landed a voice-over role in the video game The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. Today, Hauser is estimated to be worth $8 million.

Some of Cole Hauser's Most Notable Roles before Yellowstone:​​​​​​​

2 Gil Birmingham

Net Worth: $9 Million

Sometimes in the movie industry, careers aren’t made with the first appearance, and this was the case for Gil Birmingham, as he didn’t get his big break until 2008 when he landed a recurring role in the Twilight Saga as Billy Black.

Ever since most of his other appearances have come with a fat check, and as expected, it only made him richer. Now, Birmingham is estimated to be worth $9 million.

Some of Gil Birmingham's Most Notable Roles before Yellowstone:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

1 Kevin Costner As John Dutton

Net Worth: $250 Million

Veteran actor, Kevin Costner is a multiple award-winning creative who has helped change the movie industry as a whole. Costner began his career in the arts back in 1974, and since then he has been credited as an actor, filmmaker, and musician.

Apart from Yellowstone, he has starred in several other movies including the classics Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and For Love of the Game. Costner has spent over four decades in the industry and although there have been a few close calls to going under, it has mostly been worth his while as the star currently has a net worth of $250 million.

Some of Kevin Costner's Most Notable Roles before Yellowstone:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Sources: CelebrityNetWorth, IMDb