Yes, that was Bella Hadid in the penultimate episode of Yellowstone.

During the episode titled “Give the World Away,” which premiered on Sunday, December 8, the 28-year-old model took on the role of Sadie, a woman who is dating horse trainer Travis (creator). Taylor Sheridan).

In Hadid’s first scene, Beth (Kelly Reilly) goes to Travis, but Hadid’s character opens the door – a surprise for viewers.

“Are you the masseuse?” Hadid’s Sadie asks. Beth replies, “Do I look like a masseuse?”

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Bella Hadid got in the saddle as a supportive friend during Adan Banuelos’ final equestrian competition. Hadid, 27, competed in the American Performance Horseman by Teton Ridge at Globe Life Field in Texas on Friday, March 8. She got into the country vibes with her festive outfit, rocking a brown halter top and leather pants that matched (…).

Sadie jokes that she could be “a very expensive one.”

When Beth enters the house looking for Travis, she finds him playing strip poker with a large group of people, including Hadid’s real-life boyfriend. Adan Banuelos. She tells him to go to the arena where potential horse buyers are waiting – which is why Beth traveled to Texas in the first place.

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Arriving at the rodeo arena, Beth and Sadie share another moment.

“(Travis is) probably the most arrogant man I have ever met in my life. Misogynistic. Condescending. 25 years older than you,” says Beth. “Can you please explain the objection?”

Sadie asks, “Have you ever seen him ride?”

The idea of ​​Sheridan casting Hadid to play his on-screen girlfriend caused quite a stir on “X,” even in the lead role vulture to write a story called “This Is a Cry for Help,” which takes a closer look at how his character plays a larger role afterward Kevin Costneris the early exit from the series. The outlet asks, “Is this a cry for help, an expression of Sheridan’s repressed feelings of frustration and lack of self-esteem and unresolved desire for revenge, translated into a barely fictionalized form?”

Hadid’s Yellowstone Her appearance is surprising, but hardly her first acting role. The model also appeared in two episodes of the Hulu series Ramy in 2022.

She’s also recently adopted a cowgirl lifestyle thanks to her relationship with 35-year-old Banuelos, who Hadid has been dating for over a year. They were first spotted kissing in Fort Worth, Texas in October 2023 and made it Instagram official last February. Hadid has since moved to Texas to be “closer” to her husband, a source confirmed Us weekly in March and discovered that they didn’t live under the same roof yet.

“Bella has entered a new era in her life, all thanks to Adan,” the insider added. “She’s really happy with Adan and they have so much in common.”

The same source further said that Hadid “feels peace” in her new relationship and sees “long-term potential” with Banuelos, who is a professional equestrian.

Over the course of their relationship, Hadid also had the opportunity to indulge her passion for horse riding.

“She loves not being in Hollywood and takes modeling jobs when it suits her, but has taken a step back for now,” the same source said Us. “It’s no longer their priority.”

Yellowstone airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount Network.