Yellowstone has turned out to be among the most popular Western series of all time. Starring the likes of Kevin Costner, and created by Taylor Sheridan, the series has not only led to the creation of a huge fandom but also led to its ensemble cast climbing up in the ranks of popularity and influence.
One such cast member is actor Forrie J. Smith. With a background in rodeo and wrangling, and being a pretty much all-rounder cowboy, the actor’s addition to the Yellowstone mythos has been well-liked, leading to Smith gaining over 511K followers on Instagram. Yet, his recent travel story, posted on his Instagram account, has attracted the fury of fans, leading to criticism.
Yellowstone Star Forrie J. Smith’s Travel Story Causes Controversy
Forrie J. Smith stars as Lloyd Pierce in Yellowstone. Having starred in many shows and movies over the years, Smith has received impeccable praise for starring in the Paramount Network’s blockbuster TV show.
Yet, despite the fame, the actor and real-life cowboy has had his fair share of controversies. Recently, in a video posted on his Instagram, Smith revealed how he was just kicked off a plane for not wanting to sit next to someone with a mask on.
“I just got kicked off a plane in … Houston, Texas. Because I told them I didn’t feel comfortable sitting next to someone with a mask on.”
He stated the Yellowstone actor as he also added that he had been drinking but wasn’t really drunk.
“Yeah, I’ve been drinking. I’ve been sitting in the airport for three hours. Yeah, I’m drinking. But I ain’t drunk. But they throwed me off the plane because I’m drunk.”
His video has, needless to say, caused quite a bit of controversy as fans started berating the actor in the comments of the video posted and stated how their opinion of him had changed.
Fans React To Yellowstone Actor Forrie J. Smith’s Video
Forrie J. Smith’s recent Instagram video made headlines as the actor refused to sit next to a masked person. But this isn’t the first time he has caused such a stir, for even previously, the actor had not attended the Screen Actors Guild Awards since he had refused to get vaccinated as he did not believe in the process (via The Hollywood Reporter).
As the actor’s video made rounds on social media with multiple sources reporting the incident, this is how netizens reacted:
“Drunk ass Forrie J Smith kicked off a plane for being an asshole” is a more accurate headline. https://t.co/Tt1jWQRPQh
— Mueller (@IneptDuck) March 25, 2024
Anti-maskers: “We should be free to choose to do what we want”
Also anti-maskers: “I don’t feel comfortable sitting next to somebody with a mask on.”
Hypocrites.https://t.co/WGTKtEdx0P
— Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran) March 25, 2024
No. He’s drunk off his ass and being a jerk. Watch the video and not the pathetically neutral write up. — 'Yellowstone' actor says he was kicked off plane for refusing to sit next to masked passenger https://t.co/NHTWmtMSwb via @nbcnews
— Fred Wellman (@FPWellman) March 25, 2024
A deftinely not drunk Forrie J. Smith was kicked off a flight. His excuse was that he was so offended by a passenger wearing a mask that he freaked out because he's a snowflake anti-vaxxer moron. He didn't even know what airport he was at lol #Yellowstone
— Panicked Antics (@slutmuffin0822) March 25, 2024
He fits the part in yellowstone perfectly in real life, nice work forrie!
— Paratrooper Brady 🇺🇲 (@82ndairborneBT) March 25, 2024
🤣🤣 Listen princess, you'll just have to man up a little bit.
— 🔬🔭🧭👨💻🏞️👾🤖🌡️ (@DcrInYYC) March 25, 2024
While the fans continue with the criticism and calling him out for being inconsiderate, the actor does have a right to his opinions and beliefs. Yet, it is equally vital that he should consider the impact of his actions on others as a public figure with a large following.
Yellowstone can be streamed on Peacock.
