This week, Bella Hadid delighted “Yellowstone” fans with an unexpected appearance in the popular series’ final season, which aired on December 8. In this episode, the model portrayed Sadie, the girlfriend of horse trainer Travis Wheatley, a character played by the show’s creator Taylor Sheridan. Hadid’s real-life boyfriend, Adan Banuelos, also appeared in the episode, adding an intriguing twist to the performance.
Hadid’s character made her entrance wearing a cowboy hat and tank top at Wheatley’s ranch, where the storyline takes a humorous turn when Kelly Reilly’s character, Beth Dutton, unexpectedly arrives during a game of strip poker instead of the anticipated horse auction. As the plot unfolds, Dutton questions Sadie’s choice in dating Wheatley, whom she finds to be problematic due to his perceived arrogance and misogyny. However, a scene in which they observe Wheatley riding a horse prompts Dutton to rethink her stance, explaining, “OK, yeah, I get it.”
The model, who has a background in equestrian sports, showcased her riding abilities during a horse auction scene, connecting beautifully with the show’s country setting. The reaction on social media has been lively, with viewers expressing surprise and humor over Hadid’s cameo. Comments ranged from astonishment at her unexpected appearance to playful remarks about her serious commitment to the cowboy theme.
Hadid and Banuelos, who have been dating for over a year, have recently made their relationship Instagram official, and the model has even relocated to Texas, where he resides, after feeling unfulfilled in her modeling career. She expressed her feelings about stepping back from the industry in an April interview, stating, “After 10 years of modeling, I realized I was putting so much energy and love and effort into something that, in the long run, wasn’t necessarily giving it back to me.”
The couple has been enjoying their time together, recently seen attending a horse-themed event in New York City. Hadid captioned a post from that event, “My love brought Texas to NYC. Lucky me.”
This unexpected crossover may not only spark new interest in “Yellowstone” but also demonstrates Hadid’s versatility as she transitions into different aspects of her life and career. Fans are left intrigued about what future collaborations or appearances she might explore, possibly merging her new equestrian lifestyle with her public persona in interesting ways.