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be-like-water-2022 t1_iy5hqvc wrote

Reply to comment by monchota in Mo Brings Plenty Was About to Quit Acting. Then Came ‘Yellowstone.’ by Reditate

I watched it, no hate, just disappointment. Another Dynasty ripoff but with view on Yellowstone.

Kevin Costner playing Kevin Costner playing ranch owner who think he's cowboy.

Asian actress playing native American and false claims heritage.

Blond cardboard woman character driving whole show with unrealistic fuck ups..etc.

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CorporateSympathizer t1_iy6i10b wrote

People keep spreading this news around but I can't find anywhere where Kelsey was actually quoted as claiming to be part native.

The only direct source I can find is a New York Times article written by a part-time Law Professor, where he mentions that Kelsey is part Taiwan, British, and Cherokee descent. But there's no actual quote from Kelsey directly stating this and I've seen no corroborations. Just the law professor writing an unverified opinion piece that doesn't have a lot of sources backing it up.

Maybe the criticism is valid and fair, but as far as I can see this "controversy" was drummed up by a few individuals who were upset that a non-Native American was cast in a Native American role.

This part is actually true - many Native bloggers were upset that Kelsey was cast in the role because they felt that the role should go to someone of Native descent, not a Taiwanese-American.

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thesirenlady t1_iy7cs4p wrote

https://www.wmagazine.com/story/kelsey-asbille-yellowstone

>The project has provided Asbille, who is of Chinese, English, and Cherokee descent, the opportunity to learn more about one piece of her multi-faceted lineage. “It’s been a blessing to get to explore native culture,” she says, adding that indigenous rights has also become a focus of her studies at Columbia. “As a person of mixed race, as you get older it matters more to you who you are and where you come from. So to be able to get in touch with that side of my heritage has been amazing. I’d like to do that with all aspects of my heritage in the future.”

This interview also attributes her as >Part Cherokee and half Chinese

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monchota t1_iy5xk2l wrote

Thank you, really. Ive been showing thus and a few of your other comments around. You 100% proved my point, watch the show and maybe drop some of the full on hate you have. You mught be surprised, btw the way the "asian" actress( shes American btw , racist much? ) seeked tribal approval and spent time lesnring tribal culture. The show also has help from multiple reservations, making sure things are done right. You are also ignoring the article about an Native American actor who loves and supports his own role on the show. So maybe step back and drop of some of the hate, do some research and know the facts.

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be-like-water-2022 t1_iy5y7ch wrote

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Says Wind River and Yellowstone Actress Kelsey Asbille Chow is Not Enrolled nor Descended from Tribe.

https://web.archive.org/web/20170925232251/http://www.pechanga.net/content/eastern-band-cherokee-indians-says-wind-river-and-yellowstone-actress-not-enrolled-nor-desce

She lied that she's Cherokee right in to the face of tribe.

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Dregenfox t1_iy6jiw2 wrote

Wow, I've lost so much respect for Kelsey. What a bitch to lie right to the tribe's face about her heritage. I guess some people will do anything for a role.

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