However, while the Duttons aren't based on a specific family, Horsey Hooves reported that the family's patriarch, John Dutton, could be inspired by famous rangers like W.T. Waggoner and Bill Galt.
Is Yellowstone based on a true story? While John Dutton isn't based on a real-life person, the show's creator Taylor Sheridan has previously revealed that the drama is inspired by changes he's seen in the mountain West in states such as Montana and Wyoming.
While John Dutton isn't based on anyone in particular, inspiration for his character could include the likes of W.T. Waggoner and Bill Galt. Waggoner once owned the largest ranch in the United States, while Galt currently owns a 248,000-acre ranch in Montana.
Who Owns the Yellowstone Ranch in Real-Life? Yellowstone Dutton Ranch is a real-life working ranch known as Chief Joseph Ranch. The ranch is owned by Shane Libel and his family, who live there when Yellowstone is not filming. Chief Joseph Ranch is located in Darby, Montana in Ravalli County.
Spencer Dutton is the younger son of James (Tim McGraw) and Margaret Dutton (Faith Hill) from the 1883 series. He is also the younger brother of John Dutton Sr (James Badge Dale). As James Dutton from 1883 was John Dutton's great-grandfather, this makes Spencer one of John's grandfathers.
Spencer Dutton
Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) is John and Elsa's brother in 1923, and the character who is currently hunting lions abroad. Spencer was apparently born sometime after James and Margaret settled in Montana and was not featured as a baby back in 1883.
Spencer Dutton is the youngest son of James and Margaret Dutton, born after the events of 1883. Spencer was born to James and Margaret Dutton. During a harsh winter in 1893 James had passed away after suffering a fatal gunshot wound.
The answer is no. However, while the Duttons aren't based on a specific family, Horsey Hooves reported that the family's patriarch, John Dutton, could be inspired by famous rangers like W.T. Waggoner and Bill Galt.
A yet-unannounced 1923 character may have been revealed in Yellowstone season 5, which shows that a woman named Patience Dutton - born in 1931 - is buried in the Dutton Ranch graveyard.
Kevin Costner is yet to publicly reveal the reasons why he has walked away from his role as John Dutton, but when the news was confirmed, the official line of reasoning from bosses on Yellowstone was that Kevin is choosing to focus on his upcoming movie project, Horizon.
While some may speculate whether Costner's voice has permanently changed due to his portrayal of John Dutton, it is evident from his Good Morning America interview that he adapts his voice based on the requirements of a role. In other interviews, Costner sounds more like himself rather than John Dutton.
Jacob Dutton
The brother of James Dutton, Jacob (Harrison Ford) became the family patriarch in his brother's stead in the early 1900s. Married to Cara, he worked the Dutton homestead alongside his nephew, John Sr. and great-nephew Jack.
Beth hates Jamie on Yellowstone because he is the reason she can't have biological children. As a teenager, Beth got pregnant with Rip's baby and asked Jamie for help. Without telling her, he took her to a native American abortion clinic that required sterilization as part of the process.
As an outdoor brand whose headquarters are in the great state of Montana, we, at Jelt, have been inundated with questions about whether the Paramount TV series Yellowstone is an accurate depiction of life in Montana. Well, I am here to set the record straight. It is NOT.
In many ways, 1883 and its successor 1923 are more accurate depictions of the American West as it was than Yellowstone is of the West now. It might never be as popular as Yellowstone, but it'll likely remain the more authentic of the bunch.
Are the Duttons a real family? The answer is no.
In 1923, John works alongside his uncle Jacob, who maintains the ranch after his father's death. He eventually inherits it himself either on or after the time featured in the upcoming prequel series.
Surprisingly, The Yellowstone Ranch, with its massive white barns and big "Y" decals, is a real place that you can visit. 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.
"The Dutton story continues, picking up where Yellowstone leaves off in another epic tale."
That is why a character's hair keeps on changing throughout a series. Now you know that Beth Dutton does, wear a wig. Along with all the benefits mentioned above, a synthetic wig is easier to carry and take care of. Therefore, almost all characters in TV dramas wear one at some point.
If you've watched 1923 you know that the reason that Spencer is in Africa on a veritable sabbatical instead of with his family at the Yellowstone Ranch is because of the PTSD that plagues him from his time as a soldier in World War I.
Jacob Dutton
The 1923 patriarch of the Dutton's and owner of the ranch, Jacob is the brother of 1883's James Dutton. Jacob took over the Yellowstone Dutton ranch after James and his wife, Margaret died, taking in the couple's two surviving children as well.
Elsa Dutton - John's great aunt
Elsa is the sister of John Dutton Senior, but her relationship with Costner's character is more complicated. As John Dutton Junior came into the mix, Elsa is Costner's character's great aunt.