How Kevin Costner’s Unacceptable Behavior on ‘Yellowstone’ Set Led to Fights and Tears

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I’ve been reading a really detailed report about all the trouble surrounding a certain actor and director, and it’s brought up a lot of old drama from when they were working on ‘Yellowstone’. It turns out there was a lot more going on behind the scenes than anyone knew, including some on-set arguments that haven’t been reported until now. It’s definitely reopened some painful memories for fans like me who followed the show closely.

The Hollywood Reporter reported a disagreement on set between Kevin Costner and Forrie J. Smith during the filming of *Yellowstone* Season 5. Costner allegedly asked Smith to disregard the script written by Taylor Sheridan and instead take direction directly from him for a particular scene. A witness stated that Smith firmly refused, telling Costner he’d agreed to work on a Taylor Sheridan show, not one directed by Kevin Costner.

Kevin reacted angrily and rushed at the other person. While they didn’t punch each other, they got very close, pushing and shoving until others intervened to pull them apart.

According to the same report, Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton on *Yellowstone*, was reportedly very upset by this event, and filming was temporarily stopped. While this incident wasn’t the sole reason Kevin Costner left the show, it likely played a significant role in his decision.

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This report isn’t limited to issues during Costner’s time on *Yellowstone*. It also highlights a pattern of behavior throughout his career, including frequent on-set conflicts, legal disputes, and several Hollywood stars who’ve vowed to avoid working with him. For example, Costner once sued a long-time producing partner for $15 million, and he’s had disagreements with actors like Clint Eastwood and Kurt Russell. He also tends to disregard advice from experienced colleagues – including Steven Spielberg – and often makes unauthorized changes to scripts, overriding directors.

Someone who used to work closely with Costner said they believe he became disconnected from reality, and they still don’t understand what happened.

The report suggests that Kevin Costner’s early Oscar wins for films like *Dances with Wolves* and *The Bodyguard* led to a sense of invincibility. However, when subsequent movies such as *Waterworld* and *The Postman* failed to perform well, it didn’t cause him to change his overall career goals. Instead, it led to a temporary break from directing, as studios became hesitant to grant him the same level of creative control and large budgets he’d previously enjoyed.

Kevin Costner’s ambitious Horizon project is becoming a prime example of his famously determined – and sometimes risky – approach to filmmaking. He’s invested a substantial amount of his own money into the planned four-movie series, but the first film, released in 2024, received mixed reviews and performed poorly in theaters. Now, the second film is on hold with no confirmed release date, and production is further complicated by a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a stunt performer. Although Costner started working on the third movie, he ran out of funding, leaving its future uncertain.

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2025-10-08 23:10