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Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 13, "Give the World Away."
Yellowstone has had its fair share of impressive cameos over the years, and its latest comes in the show's penultimate episode when Bella Hadid shows up during Beth's trip to Texas. Paramount Network's neo-Western drama, created by Taylor Sheridan, follows the Dutton family, the owners of Montana's largest ranch. Since its premiere in 2018, Yellowstone has garnered quite a following, one that is passionate about the series and its characters, which means they tend to have strong opinions concerning the show's storylines. Unfortunately for Sheridan and co., Hadid's cameo in Yellowstone season 5, episode 13 has caused some uproar.
Even though the Yellowstone season 5 finale is supposed to double as the series finale, some reports claim a sixth season (with the return of Kelly Reilly as Beth and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler) is in the works.
Beth decides to throw an auction at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch to raise money in Yellowstone season 5, episode 13, "Give the World Away." The family is in desperate need of some cash after John Dutton III's death. Sheridan's Yellowstone role, Travis, also plays a part in Beth's plan. Rip asks him to sell the ranch's show horses, and Beth heads down to Texas to ensure Travis (who she thinks very little of) does his job well. While visiting Travis, Beth also meets his girlfriend, who is played by a very famous and influential model.
Bella Hadid Plays Sadie, Travis' Girlfriend In Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 13
The Famous Model Makes A Surprise Appearance In Yellowstone's Final Season
When Beth travels to Texas in Yellowstone season 5, episode 13, the last person (most) viewers expect to see is Bella Hadid. However, that is exactly who opens the door when Beth walks up to Travis' house. Hadid stars as Sadie, Travis' girlfriend, in "Give the World Away." She assumes Beth is the masseuse, and Beth, unsurprisingly, pushes right past Sadie and says, "Do I look like a f***ing masseuse?" Sadie responds, "A very expensive one."
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Sadie appears in a few more scenes in the penultimate episode of Yellowstone season 5, both in Texas and in Montana. Despite being Travis' girlfriend, Hadid's character mostly interacts with Beth. Beth takes a liking to Sadie, and she even questions why someone as intelligent as her would want to date an "arrogant," "condescending," and "misogynistic" man who is 25 years older than her. Sadie counters, "You ever seen him ride before?" The two watch Travis as he shows off a horse to some buyers, and Beth admits that she gets it. Sadie can later be seen riding a horse at the Yellowstone's auction.
Why Bella Hadid Makes A Cameo In Yellowstone
Hadid Grew Up On A Ranch
As of the writing of this article, neither Hadid nor Sheridan have commented on the model's cameo in Yellowstone season 5, episode 13. However, one can infer how Hadid's role came to be. According to ELLE, Hadid has been in a relationship with Adan Banuelos, a real-life cowboy and horse trainer, since late 2023 and has since moved to Texas to be closer to him. Banuelos even appears alongside his girlfriend during the strip poker scene in the show. Consequently, Hadid has been around the rodeo scene more and more in the past year, which is why her Yellowstone cameo makes sense.
The model also grew up on a ranch in Santa Barbara, California, and was an equestrian when she was younger. So, Hadid is no stranger to the cowboy lifestyle. She also has acting experience as she starred as Lena in the Hulu comedy-drama Ramy and appeared in numerous music videos. Although some might be (rightfully) surprised to see a supermodel in the Taylor Sheridan TV show, Hadid's experience, as an actress and a cowgirl, is why she plays Sadie in Yellowstone.
Bella Hadid's Yellowstone Cameo Is Divisive, Why?
Hadid Plays Sheridan's (Much Younger) Girlfriend
As mentioned above, Hadid's cameo alongside Sheridan in Yellowstone season 5, episode 13 comes with a price as it has been quite the controversy. For starters, Sadie is much younger than Travis, and their relationship simply feels self-indulgent on Sheridan's part. Hadid's cameo also doesn't really do much for the show's overall plot. With only so much time left before Yellowstone comes to an end (episode 13 is the penultimate hour, after all), it doesn't make much sense to waste time on Travis and his younger, supermodel girlfriend. As one X user explained:
Another Yellowstone viewer shared their surprised reaction to Hadid starring as Sheridan's character's girlfriend on X:
Meanwhile, others admitted they would watch Yellowstone season 5, part 2 just to see Hadid as Sadie. She is a famous supermodel, so, it makes sense why Hadid's involvement in Yellowstone would draw in more viewers.
Will Bella Hadid's Sadie Still Return For The Yellowstone Finale?
Hadid Isn't Confirmed To Appear In Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 14
Hadid's cameo in Yellowstone season 5, episode 13, feels like a one-and-done thing. Although Paramount hasn't confirmed or denied the extent of the model's time playing Sadie, it would be surprising if Hadid returned for the neo-Western drama's finale. Yellowstone has many stories and character arcs to wrap up in the show's last episode. It will be baffling if Hadid (or Sheridan's character for that matter) appears and takes away time from other, more important characters, like Beth, Kayce, Rip, and Jamie.
Kelly Reilly | Beth Dutton |
Wes Bentley | Jamie Dutton |
Luke Grimes | Kayce Dutton |
Cole Hauser | Rip Wheeler |
Kelsey Asbille | Monica Long Dutton |
Gil Birmingham | Chief Thomas Rainwater |
Forrie J. Smith | Lloyd Pierce |
Wendy Moniz | Lynelle Perry |
Moses Brings Plenty | Mo |
Finn Little | Carter |
Dawn Olivieri | Sarah Atwood |
Jefferson White | Jimmy Hurdstrom |
Brecken Merrill | Tate Dutton |
Ian Bohen | Ryan |
Denim Richards | Colby Mayfield |
Ryan Bingham | Walker |
Jennifer Landon | Teeter |
Kathryn Kelly | Emily |
Taylor Sheridan | Travis Wheatley |
Jake McLaughlin | Cade McPhereson |
Bella Hadid | Sadie |
Episode 14 has to conclude Beth and Jamie's war, which has been delayed long enough in season 5, part 2. The finale also must delve deeper into Kayce's secret plan to save the ranch, which is teased as the end of Yellowstone season 5, episode 13. Ultimately, there is no time for Hadid or Sheridan in the Yellowstone finale, and Sheridan shouldn't force the two characters on the audience any more than he already has in the neo-Western drama series.
Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner and centers on his character John Dutton. Dutton and his family live on a cattle ranch just a few hours away from Yellowstone National Park. The series chronicles the family’s struggle to defend their home from an Indian reservation and land developers. As if their life wasn’t complicated enough, the Duttons also have medical issues, political aspirations, and family secrets stacked against them.
Release Date June 20, 2018
Creator(s) Taylor Sheridan , John Linson
Seasons 5
Showrunner Taylor Sheridan
Source: ELLE
English (US) ·