Actress, Yellowstone
Kelly Reilly: Biography at a Glance
- Kelly Reilly is an acclaimed actress best known for portraying “Beth Dutton” in Paramount’s hit series Yellowstone.
- With two Laurence Olivier Award nominations for Best Actress, she is also recognized for her stage work in After Miss Julie and Othello.
- She brings decades of experience across stage and screen, with film credits including Eden Lake, Sherlock Holmes, Flight with Denzel Washington, and Calvary with Brendan Gleeson.
- Her international career includes a César nomination for Les Poupees Russes, giving her perspective on working across cultures and cinematic traditions.
- With recent roles in projects by Robert Zemeckis, Kenneth Branagh, and Taylor Sheridan, she speaks to creative collaboration, artistic longevity, and the evolving demands of acting across genres.
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Biography
Kelly Reilly is an English theatre, film, and television actress. Her work on the London stage has seen her twice nominated for "Best Actress" at the Laurence Olivier Awards for performances in After Miss Julie and Othello. She successfully transitioned into film, starring in British cult horror-thriller Eden Lake with Michael Fassbender, and the Sherlock Holmes franchise, among others. Her work in Cedric Klapisch’s Les Poupées Russes earned her a César nomination for "Best Supporting Actress." Kelly has also worked opposite Denzel Washington in the Robert Zemeckis-directed Flight, as well as Irish drama Calvary, written and directed by John Michael McDonagh, opposite Brendan Gleeson.
Most recently in film, Kelly was just seen in theatres starring in Kenneth Branagh's mystery A Haunting In Venice for Disney. This was closely followed by filming opposite Tom Hanks in Robert Zemeckis' Miramax film Here. Additionally, Kelly shot Little Wing across Brian Cox for Paramount. She plays "Beth Dutton" in five seasons of Paramount's megahit Yellowstone from prolific showrunner Taylor Sheridan.
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Connecting Through Character and Emotion
Kelly Reilly reflects on what she has learned from inhabiting complex roles across theatre, film, and television. From classical plays to global television hits, she shares how deep listening, empathy, and preparation allow her to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. This conversation offers a window into how emotion and authenticity can cut through noise, providing insight that resonates beyond acting and speaks to human connection and presence.
