Annette Bening on Going Head-to-Head With Beth and Rip on ‘Dutton Ranch,’ Perfecting That Accent and Wardrobe, and Bringing ‘Vulnerability and Desperation’ to Beulah
Annette Bening stars as Beulah Jackson in the new 'Dutton Ranch' series, a spinoff of 'Yellowstone.' She portrays a Texas businesswoman who faces challenges while managing her ranch and personal life. Bening discusses her character's complexity and the preparation she undertook to embody Beulah authentically.
- ▪Annette Bening plays Beulah Jackson, a Texas businesswoman in 'Dutton Ranch.'
- ▪The character of Beulah is described as larger-than-life and unafraid to make tough decisions.
- ▪Bening researched Texas culture and accents to develop her character, including meeting a real rancher.
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Home TV Features May 17, 2026 12:30pm PT Annette Bening on Going Head-to-Head With Beth and Rip on ‘Dutton Ranch,’ Perfecting That Accent and Wardrobe, and Bringing ‘Vulnerability and Desperation’ to Beulah By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest Will Ferrell’s Jeffrey Epstein Haunts Donald Trump on ‘SNL’: ‘People Will Always Associate You With Me’ 16 hours ago Fifth Season and HarbourView Equity Partners Set Multi-Picture Financing Pact 2 days ago ‘Dutton Ranch’ Series Premiere Episodes: Craziest Moments and Burning Questions, From A Cold-Blooded Murder to Beth and Rip’s Steamy Shower Scene 2 days ago See All Lauren Smith/Paramount+ “Dutton Ranch” is a high-profile “Yellowstone” spinoff, but Annette Bening, a new addition to Taylor Sheridan’s universe, has been…
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