What The Yellowstone Universe's Leading Ladies Look Like Without Makeup

With shows set in the 1880s, the 1920s, and the modern day, the "Yellowstone" universe encompasses a lot of storylines and a range of characters. This includes a number of stand-out female performers, whose portrayals run the gamut from sleek politicos and no-nonsense ranch workers to early American settlers. When it comes to setting the stage with costuming and makeup, their looks are similarly diverse, leading many to wonder: What do the leading ladies of "Yellowstone" look like in their everyday, makeup-free lives?

The answer is easier to find for some actors than others. Certain "Yellowstone" alums like Isabel May, who played narrator Elsa Dutton in the spinoff "1883," don't use social media, so it's hard to catch them in candid shots. But other leading female actors from the "Yellowstone" family are more open about their private lives, including bare-faced photos that display their inherent allure. From Kelly Reilly's striking good looks to Aminah Nieves' authentic beauty, here's what a few of our favorite "Yellowstone" ladies look like without makeup.

Of all the women in the vast "Yellowstone" cosmology, Beth Dutton has some of the most pronounced style. Her fashion regularly veers into the sexy and glamorous despite her tough ranch life, and that often includes getting fully dolled up with makeup. However, actor Kelly Reilly, who embodies Beth on the show, is already a head-turner without Dutton's preferred layers of eyeliner and mascara.

In October 2019, Reilly gave fans a peek behind the scenes while filming "Yellowstone" Season 3. On Instagram, the performer shared a makeup-free selfie during the last weeks of shooting, sitting in a car and, naturally, wearing a branded Dutton Ranch cap. However, this cheeky merch was only a secondary focal point. Rather, it was her icy blue eyes and sharp bone structure that caught fans' attention. "You have to be as beautiful as your eyes," wrote one commenter, and we have to agree. While Reilly is undoubtedly captivating in Beth's signature makeup, she's equally enchanting in nothing but her own skin.

Fans will be pleased to know that crowd-favorite Monica Dutton from "Yellowstone" is as gorgeous in real life as she is on the show. On the screen, Monica is one of the quieter "Yellowstone" ladies, and that soft-spoken personality is often accompanied by feminine Western wear and a soft, feminine makeup look that differentiates her from some of the bolder female characters. But what about Monica's actor, Kelsey Asbille? From the look of Asbille's Instagram account, she's a bit of a beauty and fashion maven in real life, posting chic 'fit after chic 'fit — all with appropriately flawless makeup.

In fact, it seems that she rarely shares raw selfies online. However, her co-star Jefferson White — who played Jimmy Hurdstrom on "Yellowstone" — posted one of our favorite photos of Asbille. White shared the image on his Instagram all the way back in 2019 with a simple caption that read, "Kelsey on 35mm." Honestly, he didn't need to write anything else, as the picture said enough on its own. Asbille was fresh-faced and luminous in the shot, which showed the actor trekking through the woods in Utah. It was a more casual and androgynous styling than Monica usually shows, but fans expressed their enthusiasm for the look in White's comment section. As one aptly summed it up, Asbille was "naturally beautiful in naturally beautiful surroundings."

While she may present a less-than-glamorous character in front of the camera, Teeter from "Yellowstone" looks stunning in real life. Moreover, it should come as no surprise to fans that actor Jen Landon is still fabulous without makeup. Earthy, foul-mouthed Teeter is the type who eschews beauty products, and while there are surely some makeup artists working behind the scenes to perfect Teeter's "no-makeup" makeup look, her understated look gives us an idea of what to expect when Landon goes truly bare-faced. Spoiler alert: She's fabulous sans cosmetics.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, Landon decided to try her hand at gardening. She also decided to share a no-makeup selfie that proves she's a natural-born stunner, even when streaked with soil. "First day gardening. Dirtbag," Landon captioned the photo, but all that dirt couldn't overshadow the actor's bold brows, striking bone structure, or seemingly well-cared-for lips. It's no wonder that Teeter eventually bagged her love interest, Colby, on "Yellowstone" — neither Landon nor Teeter require makeup to enhance their magnetism.

"Yellowstone" viewers will recognize blond beauty Piper Perabo from her recurring role as environmental activist Summer Higgins. Higgins' look is often dressed down and au naturel, befitting her background, and this meshes surprisingly well with Perabo's actual style and values. This may be because Perabo is an activist in real life, as well. "This is the first time I've ever played a character who was an activist of any kind, and I was curious to see what it would be like to knit together two things I care about so much: acting and activism," Perabo told Schön! Magazine in 2022.

As someone very cause-oriented, Perabo often shares selfies and videos with little or no makeup on her Instagram account while bringing attention to social and political issues. For instance, in October 2024, Perabo encouraged Texas followers to vote in the election for a local sheriff. The actor appeared in the video calm, collected, and clean-faced, showing that Perabo doesn't need the help of cosmetics to make an impact.

On "Yellowstone," Governor Lynelle Perry is a strong woman who plays dual roles as an ally and an antagonist, and her look reflects this power. When playing Perry, actor Wendy Moniz is always put-together and professional, usually in a sharply tailored suit and equally pristine makeup, providing an urbane contrast to the bulk of the rough-and-tumble cast.

But in her everyday life, Moniz isn't afraid to take a more casual approach to her beauty routine. Case in point, Moniz shared a clean-faced throwback to a 2016 trip to Thailand in November 2020, and she couldn't have looked more radiant. Her bare skin glowed almost as brightly as her wide smile. The photo appeared to be taken in a restaurant — in the full image, Moniz was posed with a chef from the resort she was staying at — but we're guessing by her damp hair that the actor had just returned from a swim before eating. Could she get any fresher?

Country music star Faith Hill appears in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "1883" as an early scion of the Dutton dynasty, Margaret Dutton. As the undisputed matriarch of her generation, Margaret embodied the grittiness of American settlers, and her on-screen styling was appropriately down to earth. This marks a big departure from Hill's usual red-carpet glamor, which leans more toward elegant perfection (even if she was singled out as one of the worst-dressed celebs in Oscars history).

These days, Hill doesn't have her own online presence, having shut down all her social media profiles in 2024. However, the performer's husband, fellow musician, and "Yellowstone" co-star Tim McGraw isn't so shy. Alongside career updates, McGraw occasionally posts content featuring his wife and family, including casual, makeup-free shots of Hill. For instance, McGraw posted an utterly magical candid of Hill in August 2020. Hill's pink-tinted hair was in a braided crown, and her smiling face was pure, authentic gorgeousness. Taken on what looks like a sunny patio, the whole image gives charming, Sunday-brunch vibes, providing a very different no-makeup aesthetic than we're used to seeing on Margaret Dutton.

Aminah Nieves' performance as Teonna Rainwater was one of the most poignant and memorable in the second "Yellowstone" prequel, "1923," and it was a task that Nieves took seriously. She told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, "It is a lot to carry, and also I think it's our duty to carry it. It's our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. I wanted to get it right."

As both a historical piece and a serious drama, "1923" didn't feature a lot of obvious cosmetics, and rightfully so — Teonna Rainwater's simple beauty was more than enough to communicate the resonance of her storyline. This seems to be echoed in Nieves' real-life approach to beauty and selfhood. The actor's Instagram is full of posts that are both grateful and spiritual — and celebrate her Indigenous background.

For example, she posted a captivating, makeup-free self-portrait in November 2024 alongside a long and moving caption that began, "I promise to never not dip in the water, regardless of how cold it is, if my hike leads me to it — an offering where two sacred waters meet." Even in the photo, Nieves looked to have freshly emerged from a swim. The photo proudly displayed her inherent beauty, emoting as powerfully as her work as Teonna Rainwater.