‘Yellowstone’s Dutton Women Aren’t All Like Beth
In many ways, women like Beth and Evelyn are the outliers in the overall Dutton lineage. Their vicious and hardened attitudes toward life may work for them, but others found different ways to show their strength as the Dutton matriarchs. Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren) from 1923, for example, is the pillar that holds the family together after many Duttons are killed early on in the prequel. Even her husband Jacob (Harrison Ford) is gravely injured, and as a result, she promptly takes over his duties and commands the ranch hands herself. She does all of this without the slightest hint of Beth’s troubled personality or erratic behavior.
Likewise, though 1883’s Margaret Dutton (Faith Hill) arguably shares some similarities with Evelyn, her strength lies in her persistent nature. Her relationship with her own daughter, Elsa (Isabel May) is a lot less strained than Evelyn and Beth’s, largely because, though she sometimes butts heads with her daughter, she ultimately empathizes with her free-spirited nature. We can’t forget about Monica Dutton (Kelsey Asbille) either, who (though her characterization might leave a lot to be desired in the writing department), also shows strength through perseverance and a genuine love for her children. Evelyn could’ve learned a thing or two about parenting from these Dutton ladies, all of whom carry the family name and legacy with honor.