Kelly Reilly was terrified to play Beth Dutton on "Yellowstone." At first, she didn't have a full understanding of her complicated character, and it took her a minute to get there. Of course, playing Beth would be challenging for any actor, as she's messy, complex, and downright vicious at times (she even killed her own brother ... though it was justified). On the flip side, she's maternal, fearless, unapologetic, and fiercely loyal to her loved ones — all of which are qualities that make Beth lovable.

According to Reilly, it's Beth's flaws that have endeared her to fans of Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" franchise. In an interview with Esquire, she revealed that viewers can empathize with the character as she is real and doesn't bother hiding some of her more questionable personality traits. In her own words:

"It's like this gray area of in-between, which is where all women live — or human...