The relocation also prompted Yellowstone cast member Luke Grimes, who plays Kayce Dutton in the series, to move to Montana. As he told Cowboys & Indians Magazine in October 2022, “First season, I never would've thought I would've ended up living here, but man, I'm in heaven.”
These days, the Yellowstone cast spends most of their time in Montana to film on a real-life ranch in the state where the show is meant to take place. The Dutton family's gorgeous log cabin is actually a 5,000-square foot mansion located on Chief Joseph Ranch near Darby, Montana.
Kayce lives on the Black Rock Reservation with Monica and Tate, breaking colts and stallions for money, though he often gives many of them away. He appreciates life on the reservation but, despite having friends and family there, he is seen as an outsider.
Darby, MT is home to a population of 609 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.79% of Darby, MT residents were born outside of the country (17 people). In 2021, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (526 people) in Darby, MT than any other race or ethnicity.
Bozeman and its surrounding area is famous on a national scale for its pristine landscape, wild animals, and a sense of freedom that harkens back to a simpler time. It's why many celebrities like Michael Keaton, John Mayer and Jeff Bridges claimed their piece of paradise here in the nearby Paradise Valley.
However, Costner maintains a massive ranch in Colorado, otherwise known as Dunbar Ranch, which seems to be an option for his home base — and that for another occupant.
The Dutton family ranch exists, but under a different name.
Originally owned by William S. Ford of the Libbey-Owens-Ford Company (LOF), which specialized in glass production, the expansive property now belongs to Shane and Angela Libel.
As Beth keeps reminding viewers, she has been perpetually angry at Jamie for how Jamie inadvertently made her sterile by helping her get an abortion when they were both teenagers. Combined with Jamie being adopted and his actions in previous Yellowstone seasons, Beth has only gotten madder at Jamie over the years.
Monica is a Native American and lifelong resident of Broken Rock Indian Reservation. Her marriage to Kayce Dutton put the couple in a difficult position between the Yellowstone Ranch, the Dutton family and the Native Americans of Broken Rock.
The Rip Wheeler jetted to Miami. Share this: Cole Hauser has reunited with his family for an unforgettable evening in Miami. The Yellowstone actor, who recently returned from a whirlwind trip in New York, has headed to Florida, where he attended Drake's It's All A Blur Tour at the Kaseya Center.
Jimmy was comic relief initially, but over time, he became a viewer favorite and had one of the best arcs on Yellowstone. By the end of season 4, Dutton gave Jimmy his blessing to leave the Yellowstone for a new life on the famous 6666 ranch with fiance Emily (Kathryn Kelly).
Nestled some five hours away from Yellowstone National Park, the Chief Joseph Ranch—a functioning cattle ranch in Darby, Montana—is the official location for the Dutton family home.
As Yellowstone airs season 2 episodes on CBS on Sunday nights, people absolutely love to seeing how Kayce Dutton's relationship with his wife Monica plays. But in real life, Luke Grimes is happily in love with model Bianca Rodrigues, who is clearly also head-over-heels for her man.
Though the Dutton family is brought to life by some big-name actors, Yellowstone's cast also surprisingly includes some real cowboys. Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone aims for authenticity in many aspects of its production, from its Montana setting to its stunts.
Here's what that kind of money gets you: Nearly 6,000 square feet of living space on 160 acres, 12 bedrooms, eight bathrooms, 24-7 caretakers on site, a baseball field, a sledding hill, and three hot tubs. It's also just minutes from downtown Aspen.
Two of the areas most in vogue are Whitefish and Flathead Lake (where property buyers include comedian Shecky Greene; actors Dirk Benedict, John Lithgow, Jan-Michael Vincent and Charlie Sheen; golfers Craig Stadler and Lon Hinkle; Phoenix Cardinals quarterback Timm Rosenbach, and Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson).
Actor Michael Spears is shown in a still photo from the film "The Year of the Dog," filmed in and around Bozeman and Livingston. Rob Grabow and Caleb the dog are shown in a still shot from the film "The Year of the Dog," filmed in and around Bozeman and Livingston.
In the 1980s, Keaton bought a ranch near Big Timber, Montana, where he spends much of his time. An avid fisherman, he is often seen on the saltwater fishing series Buccaneers & Bones on Outdoor Channel, along with Tom Brokaw, Zach Gilford, Thomas McGuane and Yvon Chouinard, among others.
