Even though Forrie J. Smith has gone on some memorable rants, his Yellowstone co-star Jefferson White is a huge fan of him.
While fans loved following the Dutton family’s story on their beautiful ranch, the Yellowstone cast seemed to genuinely enjoy starring on the show. The actors on the Western drama also made a fortune and Kevin Costner was paid millions to play John Dutton. The cast all made a big impression thanks to their talent for playing rugged, complicated characters.
Forrie J. Smith is one of the Yellowstone actors who became more well-known thanks to the TV series, although some fans hilariously thought he was Sam Elliot. He has also been in the news for some of his strong opinions, which brings up the question of what he was really like on set. In this article, we’ll take a look at what Yellowstone’s Jefferson White said about Smith, along with the intense rant that Smith went on after being kicked off a plane.
What Did Yellowstone’s Jefferson White Say About Working With Controversial Co-Star Forrie J. Smith?
In a 2022 interview with ScreenRant, Jefferson White talked about his Yellowstone co-stars and shared that he learned a lot from Forrie J. Smith. White explained that he loved working with Smith as much as Yellowstone’s star, Kevin Costner. Although Smith has been the subject of news stories over the past few years that didn’t paint him in a positive light, White didn’t mention any of that.
He said:
“But, I’m so lucky ‘cause I get that not just with Kevin, but I also get that in these scenes with Cole Hauser, who’s an incredible actor. I get that in these scenes with Forrie J Smith. There’s so many amazing actors and cowboys on our set that I get to learn from and so I really think of it as my job just to stay open to that learning.”
Jefferson White didn’t talk about any tension with Forrie J. Smith in his ScreenRant interview. While Smith might be known for being outspoken, White appreciated being able to interact with him in scenes and grow as an actor. If Smith went on any rants on the Yellowstone set, there is no evidence of it.
White continued that when it comes to “both acting and in the western world, the world of horsemanship,” people need to stay open and realize that other people can teach them something. White complimented Smith once more and said:
“There’s so many people on set that I’m learning from every day, so many experts of a million different fields. You got Forrie J. Smith rodeo’d his entire life. Forrie J. Smith has dozens of belt buckles from rodeo events. He’s an incredible rodeo cowboy.”
Forrie J. Smith’s biggest controversy was when, in 2022, he said that he didn’t want to go to the SAG awards because he didn’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
According to The Daily Mail, he told his fans on Instagram, “I mean no offense to anyone. I’m not vaccinated, and it’s a requirement to be vaccinated. I’m not vaccinated, I will not get vaccinated,’ Smith added. ‘I haven’t been vaccinated since I was a little kid. I don’t vaccinate my dogs, I don’t vaccinate my horses. I’ve never had a flu shot. I never will. I believe they compromise your immunities.”
What Scandals Were Yellowstone’s Cast Members Involved In? (According to People)
- Q’orianka Kilcher received a charge of workers’ compensation insurance fraud
- Coffee companies owned by Cole Hauser and Taylor Sheridan were involved in a lawsuit
- several actors decided not to attend PaleyFest in April 2023 with no notice
- Kevin Costner left the show early amid tension with Taylor Sheridan
It’s possible to assume that the Yellowstone cast also had a great experience working with Forrie J. Smith. None of them have made any negative comments about him and there is no indication that he ever caused problems on set.
Why Did Yellowstone Star Forrie J. Smith Say He Was “Kicked Off” A Plane?
According to The Independent, Forrie J. Smith said that he was told to leave a flight in March 2024 because he didn’t want to sit next to someone in a mask. As the publication reported, several people commented on his Instagram post about the situation and asked why he felt that way.
Smith sounded upset when he shared the story on his Instagram account and ranted about the situation. He said:
“I just got kicked off a plane in… where the hell am I at? Houston, Texas, because I told them I didn’t feel comfortable sitting next to somebody with a mask on.”
He continued, “Yeah, I’ve been drinking – I’ve been sitting in the airport for three hours, yeah I’m drinking – but I ain’t drunk.”
What Other Stars Were Forced Off Airplanes? (According to CafeMom)
- 1998: Liam Gallagher swore, threw food, and smoked a cigarette
- 2011: Leisha Hailey told to leave after she kissed her girlfriend
- 2006: David Hasselhoff had been drinking
- 1994: Christian Slater had a pistol
- 2011: Alec Baldwin allegedly wouldn’t turn his cell phone off
- 2022: Mike Tyson allegedly hurt someone on a flight
- 2015: Kate Moss yelled and swore at the pilot and crew
He added that while he might have been told that he couldn’t stay on the flight due to his alcohol consumption, he didn’t think that was the real reason. At the time of this writing, the airline didn’t respond to his comments and there is no official statement on the situation.
Smith continued on Instagram:
“They’ve thrown me off the plane because I’m drunk, because you people won’t stand up and tell everybody what bulls*** this is. I just told them I didn’t feel comfortable sitting next to somebody that had to wear a mask, and I’m off the plane.”
