We are well acquainted with Wes Bentley, a versatile actor whose career has been as varied
as the roles he has mastered. From the shuttered windows of suburban discontent in American Beauty
to the brutal arenas of The Hunger Games and the far reaches of space in Interstellar, the actor has impressed
viewers with his dynamic performances.Wait, didn’t we mention his profound portrayal of detective John Lowe in Hotel, a role that engraved his presence in our TV binges? Yet, it’s his convincing transformation into Jamie Dutton, a character grappling with power & vulnerability on the ranchlands of the hit series Yellowstone, that has truly mirrored his talent’s depth.
With a candid appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2022, he shared several anecdotes, including how his grandfather, a retired evangelical minister with strong principles, decided to opt out of the Yellowstone experience.
Yellowstone’s First Episode Failed to Struck a Chord with Wes Bentley’s Grandfather?
It’s no secret that Wes Bentley, 45, has truly immersed himself in the character of Jamie Dutton on Yellowstone. From scandalous family drama to shocking revelations, Jamie has been through the wringer on the hit Paramount Network series.
But what some may not know is the personal impact that Yellowstone’s first episode had on Bentley’s own family. During a 2022 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Bentley revealed that his grandfather, a “retired evangelical minister”, was deeply upset by the n*dity featured in the pilot episode, Daybreak. Bentley confessed