If there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that you sure don’t mess with Beth Dutton. The fierce lone daughter of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton on the hit series Yellowstone is foul-mouthed, brazen and absolutely fearless when it comes to defending her family and getting things done — and it’s probably why she appeals to so many.
Beth, portrayed by Kelly Reilly, tends to say the things we wish we could say half the time, and she has risen in the ranks as perhaps one of the strongest female characters on television. Here, take a look at the six most iconic Beth Dutton scenes and moments of the show — from spot on delivery of scorching disses and slicing one-liners to her most unhinged outbursts. Fair warning: Expect some rated-R language — This is Beth after all.
Best Beth Dutton scenes
6. The Beth vs. Summer showdown
It didn’t come as much of a surprise that Beth and Summer, played by Piper Perabo, weren’t going to get along too well. After all, the first introduction between the two characters included a knife and few choice words sure to leave a mark. The two shared a rocky relationship, which ultimately came to a head when the two women fought it out in a brutal and bloody physical altercation — But hey, whatever works.
5. A one-liner for the books
In a scene in which Beth goes head to head with Josh Hollway’s Roarke Morris, a famous Yellowstone villain, Beth delivers one of her most famous lines: “You are the trailer park. I’m the tornado.”
4. Beth reverses the roles
In true Beth fashion, she pops the question to her longtime lover Rip in her own way. Beth presents him with a wedding band. Her one request? “The only thing I ask is that you outlive me so that I never have to live another day without you.” Is anyone else crying?
3. The best bar burn there ever was
There’s something about Beth Dutton in a bar that brings out the ruthless side of her. In this scene that takes place early on in the series, Beth clearly has no time to entertain the man, Ted, who has just approached her. Giving him a terribly vicious read, she leaves the man speechless.
2. Don’t mess with her man
In this vicious Beth Dutton scene, we see exactly what happens when you cross her. The interaction unfolds as you’d expect it would — A woman approaches Rip while Beth is at the bar, Beth sees it happen, the woman approaches and the Dutton daughter smashes a bottle over her head. The altercation lands her in handcuffs, turning their night out just a bit sour.
1. A one-of-a-kind sister-in-law
While shopping at a boutique, Kayce’s wife Monica is accused of stealing by the prejudiced shop-owner. Monica calls in her sister-in-law for re-enforcements, and the woman is left wishing she had made a different choice. This takes the cake as one of Beth Dutton’s most iconic scenes, earning its spot at the top of our list.