Ask anyone about their favorite Yellowstone character, and they’ll be hard-pressed to come up with just one. The Yellowstone cast is packed with seasoned actors, but if you just narrowed it down to the most loyal, gritty, and loving character, there’s a pretty clear answer: Rip Wheeler. And we seriously have Cole Hauser to thank for making this character such a wonderful person to watch grow.
On the show, Rip is one of the most loyal supporters to our leading cowboy, John Dutton (aka the incomparable Kevin Costner). His actions more than match his words, but generally speak for themself. He could get himself in (and as we know now, out) of any situation, and get ready for work the next day. Truly, he’s a forced to be reckoned with. But the best part of all is the grace in which he treats his wife, Beth (Kelly Reilly) with—making us positively swoon over him!
But have you ever wondered what it might take to play a character like Rip? Or what are the parallels between Rip and Cole himself? Well, he actually answered that recently! The actor was in town visiting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and sat down to answer a few fan questions, including what he likes best about Rip. “Some of the things that make him great are his loyalty, his honesty, and his love for Beth,” Cole said. “I think Taylor [Sheridan] and I have created a throwback to the modern American man.”
While we’re waiting for Yellowstone season 5 to return, here’s everything you need to know about Cole, including facts about his wife, kids, and previous acting experience.
