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Jessica Kelly Siobhán Reilly[1] (born 18 July 1977) is an English actress. She first appeared on screen in 1995 on the series The Biz. Her other television work includes starring roles in the British crime drama Above Suspicion (2009–2012), the American psychological medical drama Black Box (2014), the American anthology crime drama True Detective (2015) and the historical fantasy drama Britannia (2018). From 2018–24, she played Beth Dutton on Yellowstone, opposite Kevin Costner.

Key Information

Reilly's film work began in 2000 in the English comedy film Maybe Baby. She went on to have a supporting role in the romantic drama Pride & Prejudice (2005), a leading role in the horror thriller film Eden Lake (2008), the role of Mary Morstan in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and its 2011 sequel Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, a leading role in Flight with Denzel Washington (2012), and the thriller 10x10 with Luke Evans (2018).

She was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in After Miss Julie at the Donmar Warehouse (2003–2004).

Early life

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Reilly was born and brought up in Chessington, the daughter of a hospital receptionist and Jack Reilly, a police officer.[2] She attended Tolworth Girls' School in Tolworth, where she studied drama to obtain a GCSE.[3][4] Her grandparents are Irish.[5]

Career

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Reilly wrote to the producers of the television drama Prime Suspect, starring Helen Mirren, to ask for work. Six months later she auditioned for a role in Prime Suspect 4: Inner Circle, which was broadcast on ITV on 7 May 1995. The following year, she appeared in an episode of the Carlton UK television period drama series Bramwell playing a disturbed young woman. She also played Tina, a tearaway, in Pie in the Sky. Six years later, she appeared alongside Mirren in the film Last Orders.[6]

Her first professional role was followed by a series of parts on the English stage. She worked with Terry Johnson in four productions: Elton John's Glasses (1997), The London Cuckolds (1998), The Graduate (2000) and Piano/Forte (2006).[7] Johnson wrote Piano/Forte for her and said, "Kelly is possibly the most natural, dyed-in-the-wool, deep-in-the-bone actress I've ever worked with."[8] Reilly has stated that she learned the most as an actor from Karel Reisz, who directed her in The Yalta Game in Dublin in 2001. She said, "He was my masterclass. There is no way I would have been able to do Miss Julie if I hadn't done that play."[9]

By 2000, Reilly felt she was being typecast in comedy roles, and put herself forward for the role of young Amy in Last Orders, directed by Fred Schepisi.[6] This was followed by a role in the Royal Court's 2001 rerun of Sarah Kane's Blasted. The Times called her "theatrical Viagra".[10] In 2002, Reilly starred alongside Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris as Wendy, an English Erasmus student, in the French comedy L'Auberge espagnole (The Spanish Apartment). Following its box office success,[11] she reprised her role as Wendy in the 2005 sequel, Les Poupées russes (Russian Dolls) and again in the 2013 follow-up, Casse-tête chinois (Chinese Puzzle). In 2003 she played Mary Gerrard in Sad Cypress, an episode of ITV's Poirot series, then in 2005 roles in Mrs Henderson Presents and Pride & Prejudice.

Reilly's first lead role came in 2008 in the horror film Eden Lake and, in 2009, she had a high-profile role on prime-time British television in Above Suspicion. Reilly also appeared in three major films: Sherlock Holmes, Triage, and Me and Orson Welles.

In 2011, Reilly reprised her role as Mary Watson (née Morstan) in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. In 2012, Reilly appeared opposite Sam Rockwell in A Single Shot and had a leading role in Robert Zemeckis' Flight opposite Denzel Washington. In 2014, Reilly starred with Greg Kinnear in the film Heaven is for Real and in the John Michael McDonagh film Calvary. The same year, Reilly starred in the short-lived ABC series, Black Box, as Catherine Black, a famed neuroscientist who explores and solves the mysteries of the brain (the black box) while hiding her own bipolar disorder from the world.

In 2015, Reilly starred in the second season of the television series True Detective as Jordan Semyon, the wife of Vince Vaughn's character, Frank Semyon. The same year, Reilly made her Broadway debut opposite Clive Owen and Eve Best in Harold Pinter's play Old Times at the American Airlines Theatre.[12][13]

In 2016, she had a supporting role in Bastille Day. In 2017, Reilly played the Celtic Queen Kerra, confronting the Roman invasion of Britain in Sky TV's Britannia.

She was cast in the leading female role in the Western-style American series Yellowstone, a Paramount Network drama that debuted on 20 June 2018. Reilly plays Beth Dutton, the daughter of John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner. Reilly's and Costner's characters are constantly at war with several outside parties who want to gain control of the Duttons' family land.[14]

Awards and nominations

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Reilly's performance in After Miss Julie at the Donmar Warehouse made her a star of the London stage and earned her a nomination for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress of 2003. Aged 26, she was the youngest person ever nominated for that award.[8] In 2005, she won Best Newcomer Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role as Wendy in Russian Dolls (Les Poupées Russes).[8] In 2006, Reilly won the Empire Award for Best Newcomer for her role in the British comedy film, Mrs Henderson Presents. She was nominated once again for an Olivier Award for her performance as Desdemona in the acclaimed production of Othello at the Donmar Warehouse in 2009. Reilly was nominated for Best Actress at the British Independent Film Awards for Eden Lake in 2010. She won the Spotlight Award at the 2012 Hollywood Film Festival for her performance as Nicole in Flight.

Personal life

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Reilly was engaged to actor Jonah Lotan in 2007.[15] The following year, she dated director Guy Ritchie.[16] In 2010, Kelly met Kyle Baugher, a financier, in Marfa, Texas. They married in Somerset in 2012.[17]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 Maybe Baby Nimnh
Peaches Cherry
2001 Last Orders Young Amy
Starched Maid Short film
2002 The Spanish Apartment Wendy Credited as Keilly Reilly
2003 Dead Bodies Viv McCormack
2004 The Libertine Jane
2005 Russian Dolls Wendy
Pride & Prejudice Caroline Bingley
2005 Mrs Henderson Presents Maureen
2007 Puffball Liffey
2008 Eden Lake Jenny
Me and Orson Welles Muriel Brassler
2009 Sherlock Holmes Mary Morstan
Triage Diane
2010 Meant to Be Amanda
Ti presento un amico Sarah
2011 Citizen Gangster Doreen Boyd
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Mary Watson
2012 Flight Nicole Maggen
2013 A Single Shot Jess
Chinese Puzzle Wendy
Innocence Pamela Hamilton
2014 Calvary Fiona Lavelle
Heaven Is for Real Sonja Burpo
Set Fire to the Stars Caitlin
2016 Bastille Day Karen Dacre aka The Take
2018 10x10 Cathy Noland / Natalie-Ann Stevens
2019 Eli Rose
2021 The Cursed Isabelle Laurent
Promises Laura
2023 A Haunting in Venice Rowena Drake
2024 Little Wing Maddie
Here Rose Young
Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1995 The Biz Laura
Prime Suspect: Inner Circles Polly Henry TV film
Prime Suspect: The Scent of Darkness Polly Henry TV film
1996 The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Kimberley 2 episodes
Bramwell Kathleen Le Saux Episode: #2.5
Poldark Clowance Poldark TV film
Sharman Sophie Bright Episode: #1.3
1997 Rebecca Clarice 2 episodes
Pie in the Sky Tina Episode: "The Apprentice"
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Nancy Miller 3 episodes
1998 The Children of the New Forest Patience Heatherstone TV film
1999 Wonderful You Nancy 5 episodes
Sex 'n' Death Julie TV film
2002 The Safe House Fiona "Finn" MacKenzie TV film
2003 Poirot Mary Gerrard Episode: "Sad Cypress"
2006 A for Andromeda Christine Jones / Andromeda TV film
2007 Joe's Palace Charlotte TV film
2008 He Kills Coppers Jeannie TV film
2009–2012 Above Suspicion DI Anna Travis / DC Anna Travis Main role (11 episodes)
2014 Black Box Catherine Black Main role (13 episodes); also producer
2015 True Detective Jordan Semyon Main role (8 episodes)
2018 Britannia Kerra Main role (9 episodes)
2018–2024 Yellowstone Beth Dutton Main role (40 episodes)
2023 Greek Salad Wendy 3 episodes
TBA Under Salt Marsh Jackie Ellis Filming[18]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005 Cannes Film Festival Trophée Chopard — Won
César Awards Best Supporting Actress Russian Dolls Nominated
Empire Awards Empire Award for Best Newcomer Mrs Henderson Presents Won
British Independent Film Awards Best Actress Mrs Henderson Presents Nominated
London Film Critics' Circle London Film Critics' Circle for British Newcomer of the Year Mrs Henderson Presents Won
National Board of Review National Board of Review Award for Best Cast Mrs Henderson Presents Won
2008 British Independent Film Awards Best Actress Eden Lake Nominated
Fright Meter Awards Best Actress Eden Lake Nominated
2021 Hollywood Critics Association Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama Yellowstone Nominated
2022 Hollywood Critics Association Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama Yellowstone Nominated
Gold Derby Awards Best Drama Actress Yellowstone Nominated
MTV Movie & TV Awards Best Performance in a Show Yellowstone Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Yellowstone Nominated

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Jessica Kelly Siobhán Reilly (born 18 July 1977) is an English actress renowned for her versatile performances across theater, film, and television, particularly her portrayal of the fierce rancher Beth Dutton in the series Yellowstone (2018–2024). Born in , a suburb of , , Reilly grew up in a working-class family as the daughter of Jack Reilly, a police officer, and her mother, a receptionist. She attended in , where she developed an early passion for drama through her studies, though she left formal education at 16 to pursue acting professionally without attending drama school or university. Her Irish grandparents influenced her heritage, and she has cited influences from classic films and theater during her youth. Reilly began her career in 1995 with a role in the ITV soap opera The Biz, followed by guest appearances in series like Prime Suspect. Her breakthrough came in theater with a 2001 revival of Patrick Marber's After Miss Julie at the Donmar Warehouse, earning her a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in 2004 (for the 2003 performance)—the youngest nominee ever at age 26—and establishing her as a rising star on the London stage. She further honed her craft in plays such as Othello opposite Ewan McGregor in 2007 and made her Broadway debut in Harold Pinter's Old Times in 2015 alongside Clive Owen and Eve Best. In film, Reilly gained international recognition with supporting roles in Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice (2005) as Mrs. Caroline Bingley and ' Mrs Henderson Presents (2005), the latter earning her the Empire Award for Best Newcomer in 2006. She starred opposite as Mary Morstan in Guy Ritchie's (2009) and its 2011 sequel, and delivered a critically acclaimed performance as the troubled wife Nicole in ' Flight (2012), winning a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival. Other notable films include (2008), for which she received a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Actress. Her television career peaked with Yellowstone, where she portrayed the sharp-tongued, resilient Beth Dutton across five seasons, earning multiple Hollywood Critics Association nominations for in a Drama Series and a 2023 Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Lead in a . Following the series' conclusion in 2024, she is set to reprise the role in the spinoff The Dutton Ranch and star in the Sky Original series Under Salt Marsh. Reilly's work has been praised for its emotional depth and intensity, contributing to her status as one of Britain's most acclaimed contemporary actresses. Reilly married American financier Kyle Baugher in 2012 after meeting at a mutual friend's wedding in ; the couple maintains a low-profile life in the area and has no children.

Early life

Family background

Kelly Reilly was born on July 18, 1977, in , , . She is the daughter of Jack Reilly, a , and her mother, who worked as a hospital . Reilly's family heritage includes Irish ancestry through her grandparents, who originated from , contributing to her cultural background. She has one sibling, a brother named Neil.

Education and early interests

Reilly attended Tolworth Girls' School, a comprehensive secondary school in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. There, she studied drama as part of her GCSE curriculum, an experience that ignited her passion for acting. At the age of 14, during a class improvisation exercise, her drama teachers Barbara and Phil Tong recognized her natural talent and encouraged her to pursue drama for her GCSE qualification, introducing her to works by Chekhov and Stanislavski. This early exposure led Reilly to participate in local theatre productions and school plays, where she honed her skills outside the classroom. Her family supported these budding interests, fostering an environment that allowed her to explore . Reilly has cited influences from classic films and theater during her youth as key to developing her interest in . By the time she completed her GCSEs, Reilly had decided to forgo further academic in favor of a career in , leaving at age 16 to focus on professional opportunities. Reilly auditioned for several drama schools but ultimately chose not to attend formal training programs, feeling they were not the right fit for her. Instead, she briefly participated in a summer programme for , funded by her drama teachers, but chose not to continue, preferring hands-on experience. This self-taught approach marked the beginning of her development as an actress, relying on instinct and practical involvement in theatre.

Career

Theatre work

Kelly Reilly began her professional stage career without formal dramatic training, drawing on innate talent and early opportunities to establish herself in London's scene. Her debut came in 1997 as Amy in Terry Johnson's Elton John's Glasses at the Royal Court , where she impressed critics with her raw emotional depth in a play exploring fame and dysfunction. The following year, she took on the role of Peggy in a revival of Edward Ravenscroft's The London Cuckolds at the National 's Lyttelton stage, showcasing her versatility in amid a large . By 2000, Reilly had gained further prominence playing Elaine Robinson in Terry Johnson's adaptation of at the , opposite , which highlighted her comedic timing and physicality in a high-profile West End production. Her breakthrough arrived in 2001 with the role of Cate in Sarah Kane's provocative at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, where critics praised her transformation from vulnerable innocence to hardened resilience, cementing her reputation for intense, physical stage presence. This performance marked a pivotal shift, influencing her approach to character vulnerability that later informed her screen work. In 2003, Reilly starred in three notable productions, solidifying her status as a leading stage actress. She played Billie in Patrick Marber's Howard Katz at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Michael Grandage, portraying a complex figure in a tale of personal downfall that earned acclaim for the ensemble's taut dynamics alongside Richard Coyle and Helen Baxendale. Later that year, as Miss Julie in Marber's adaptation of August Strindberg's After Miss Julie—also at the Donmar—she delivered a searing portrayal of class and desire opposite Richard Coyle as John and Helen Baxendale as Christine, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress and becoming, at age 26, the youngest nominee in that category. Concurrently, she appeared as Deborah in David Mamet's Sexual Perversity in Chicago at the Comedy Theatre, sharing the stage with Matthew Perry, Minnie Driver, and Hank Azaria in a sharp examination of urban relationships that highlighted her adeptness at Mamet's rhythmic dialogue. Reilly continued her stage work with roles in Terry Johnson's Piano/Forte (2006) and as Desdemona opposite Ewan McGregor in William Shakespeare's Othello at the Donmar Warehouse in 2007, earning praise for her nuanced portrayal in the intimate production. She made her Broadway debut in 2015 as Anna in Harold Pinter's Old Times at the American Airlines Theatre, alongside Clive Owen and Eve Best, directed by Douglas Hodge. Reilly's early theatre experiences, rooted in intimate venues like the Royal Court and Donmar, honed her command of nuanced emotional arcs and physical expressiveness, skills that transitioned seamlessly to film and television. Critics consistently noted her magnetic stage presence, capable of conveying profound inner turmoil through subtle gestures and vocal intensity.

Film roles

Kelly Reilly made her film debut in small roles in the comedies Maybe Baby and Peaches in 2000, but her first significant screen appearance came in 2001's , where she portrayed the younger version of , contributing to the adapted from Graham Swift's novel. This early role marked her entry into feature , drawing on her training to deliver nuanced emotional depth in a story spanning decades of friendship and loss. Reilly achieved a breakthrough with her portrayal of the snobbish Caroline Bingley in Joe Wright's 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, a performance that captured the character's manipulative elegance and social ambition opposite Keira Knightley's . Her turn earned critical acclaim, including a shared Empire Award for Best Newcomer in 2006 alongside her work in , highlighting her ability to infuse period characters with sharp wit and subtle menace. The film grossed over $38 million worldwide on a $28 million budget, underscoring Reilly's emerging presence in literary adaptations. In Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes (2009) and its sequel Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), Reilly played Mary Morstan, the intelligent and resilient love interest to Robert Downey Jr.'s Holmes and Jude Law's Watson, blending vulnerability with strength in high-stakes action sequences. Her character's evolution from a doctor to a key ally in the detective's world added emotional grounding to the franchise's blend of mystery and spectacle, with the first film earning $524 million globally. These roles showcased Reilly's adaptability to fast-paced thrillers, contrasting her earlier period work. She also starred as Jenny in the horror thriller Eden Lake (2008), earning a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Actress for her intense performance as a woman fighting for survival. Reilly demonstrated her dramatic range in Robert Zemeckis's Flight (2012), opposite as Nicole Maggen, a recovering addict who forms a complex bond with the troubled pilot Whip Whitaker. Her portrayal of Nicole's earnest vulnerability and quiet resilience amid themes of and redemption was praised for its understated power, providing a counterpoint to Washington's intense lead performance in a film that grossed $161 million. Critics noted how Reilly's subtle emotional layers elevated the character's role in exploring moral ambiguity. In recent years, Reilly has continued to diversify her film work, appearing as the enigmatic Rowena Drake in A Haunting in Venice (2023), a gothic mystery that earned $220 million worldwide and highlighted her command of suspenseful, atmospheric roles. She followed with Little Wing (2024), playing the supportive mother Maddie in a coming-of-age drama about falconry and family bonds, and Here (2024), as Rose in a poignant multigenerational story directed by , reuniting her with past collaborators. Reilly's filmography illustrates her versatility, seamlessly transitioning between the refined constraints of period pieces like Pride & Prejudice, where she excels in layered social dynamics, and the adrenaline-fueled action thrillers such as the series, demanding physicality and quick rapport amid chaos. This range, informed by her theatre roots in interpreting complex texts, allows her to convey depth in both intimate dramas like Flight and ensemble mysteries, consistently prioritizing character-driven authenticity over genre tropes.

Television roles

Reilly began her television career in 1995 with a role as Laura in the British youth drama series The Biz, which aired on and followed the lives of aspiring actors and filmmakers; she appeared in multiple episodes across its initial seasons, marking her screen debut. That same year, she made her dramatic breakthrough in the ITV crime series 4: Inner Circles, portraying Polly Henry, the daughter of a victim, opposite Helen Mirren's DCI Jane Tennison. Reilly's early television prominence grew with her lead role as Detective Chief Inspector Anna Travis in the ITV crime drama Above Suspicion (2009–2012), adapted from Lynda La Plante's novels; across four miniseries, she depicted Travis's evolution from a detective to a seasoned investigator tackling serial killings and corruption within London's . She later starred as Catherine Archer in the ABC medical drama Black Box (2014), playing a brilliant but unstable neuroscientist hiding her . In 2015, she joined the anthology series for its second season, playing Jordan Semyon, the resilient wife and business partner of criminal entrepreneur Frank Semyon (), whose storyline explored themes of loyalty and survival amid a web of corruption and violence in . From 2017 to 2021, Reilly portrayed Kerra, a warrior queen in the historical drama , set in ancient Britain during the Roman invasion. Reilly achieved international acclaim with her portrayal of Beth Dutton in Paramount Network's Yellowstone (2018–2024), the sharp-tongued, fiercely protective daughter of ranch patriarch John Dutton (), whose traumatic backstory—including a forced sterilization following a —fuels her unyielding defense of the family legacy. Across the first three seasons, Beth's arc centered on her ruthless corporate maneuvers to safeguard the Yellowstone Ranch from developers and rivals, blending vulnerability with explosive confrontations that highlighted her complex bond with husband Rip Wheeler (). In Seasons 4 and 5, her character deepened through escalating family betrayals and personal reckonings, culminating in Season 5 Part 2 (2024), where Beth orchestrated key alliances against external threats to the ranch, including legal battles and violent reprisals, while grappling with grief over her father's death and hints of emotional growth toward reconciliation. In 2025, Paramount+ announced The Dutton Ranch, a spinoff series continuing Beth Dutton's story alongside Rip Wheeler, with Reilly and Hauser reprising their roles; production began in Montana that summer, focusing on the couple's efforts to manage the ranch amid new challenges, and is slated for a 2026 release. Reilly is also set to star as Jackie, a former police detective unearthing a long-buried cold case, in the Sky Original crime drama Under Salt Marsh (2026), a six-part series set in a Welsh coastal town disrupted by resurfaced secrets.

Awards and nominations

Theatre and early accolades

Kelly Reilly's breakthrough in theatre came with her portrayal of the title character in Patrick Marber's adaptation of After Miss Julie at the Donmar Warehouse in 2003–2004. Her performance, which reimagined August Strindberg's classic in a post-World War II setting, was widely praised for its intensity and emotional depth, establishing her as a leading talent on the London stage. For this role, Reilly received a for the Laurence Olivier Award for in 2004, becoming the youngest nominee in the category's history at age 26. The highlighted her ability to command complex, psychologically demanding characters, drawing comparisons to established stars like . Reilly was also nominated for at the 2004 for After Miss Julie, further cementing her early acclaim among critics and industry peers. These recognitions marked a pivotal moment, elevating her profile and paving the way for transitions into prominent film roles shortly thereafter. In 2008, Reilly received her second nomination for the for for her role as in opposite at the .

Film and television honors

Reilly's breakthrough in film earned her the Chopard Trophy for Female Revelation at the , recognizing her performance as in the comedy-drama Russian Dolls. The following year, she received the Empire Award for Best Newcomer, honoring her supporting roles as Maureen in and Caroline Bingley in Pride & Prejudice. She received a nomination for Best Actress at the 2008 British Independent Film Awards for her performance in the horror thriller . In 2012, Reilly was awarded the Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival for her portrayal of Nicole, a recovering addict, in Robert Zemeckis's drama Flight, opposite . Her television work as Beth Dutton in Yellowstone brought multiple nominations from the Hollywood Critics Association, including for Best Supporting Actress in a or Cable Drama Series in 2021 and in a or Cable Drama Series in 2022. Reilly earned a nomination for in a Drama Series at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards for her role in Yellowstone. She also received a nomination for Best Actress in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie at the 2023 Critics Choice Super Awards for the same performance. Additionally, she was nominated for Best Performance in a Show at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards for her role in Yellowstone. In 2023, Reilly won the Gracie Award for Actress in a Leading Role - Drama for Yellowstone, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. For her ongoing work in the series, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series at the 2024 Astra TV Awards.

Personal life

Relationships and marriage

Kelly Reilly began a relationship with Israeli-American actor Jonah Lotan in 2006 after he approached her in a New York bar and invited her to dinner. The pair became engaged around 2007, with the engagement lasting until their split in 2009. In 2008, while working on the film , Reilly was linked in media reports to director amid his separation from , with speculation of a brief romance. However, her representatives firmly denied the rumors, confirming no romantic involvement and noting that she was engaged to at the time. Reilly met her husband, American financier Kyle Baugher, in 2010 at his brother's wedding in , where she attended as a guest. The couple dated long-distance before marrying in a private ceremony on June 5, 2012, in , . Reilly and Baugher have kept their marriage out of the public eye, with Baugher maintaining no presence and Reilly sharing minimal details in interviews. The couple does not have children and splits time between homes in and New York.

Privacy and residence

Kelly Reilly is known for maintaining a notably private personal life despite her rising prominence in Hollywood. She has consistently avoided sharing details about her daily routines or non-professional activities in public forums, emphasizing discretion as a core aspect of her approach to fame. This reclusive stance extends to her limited engagement with media, where she rarely discusses personal matters beyond her work. Reilly divides her time between residences in the United States and the , reflecting her transatlantic lifestyle. She primarily resides in , on , alongside her husband, with occasional visits to her countryside home near the borders of and in . This setup allows her to balance her professional commitments in with roots in her native country, though she has described preferring a quieter, rural existence over urban bustle. One of Reilly's longstanding personal interests is horse riding, a passion she has pursued since childhood and which influenced her preparation for roles involving equestrian elements. Raised riding English-style horses, including experience with polo ponies, she adapted to techniques specifically for her portrayal in Yellowstone, working closely with trainers to refine her skills. She continues to incorporate horseback riding into her routine for both fitness and enjoyment, often during filming periods or personal downtime. Reilly eschews presence to safeguard her , maintaining no official accounts and occasionally issuing warnings through representatives about imposters or unauthorized profiles mimicking her online. Her infrequent posts, when they occur, focus solely on professional milestones rather than personal insights, reinforcing her boundary between public and private spheres. In 2025, Reilly's schedule includes time in Texas for filming the untitled Yellowstone spinoff featuring her character alongside Cole Hauser's, with production relocated to locations near Ferris to capture authentic ranch settings. This temporary shift supports the series' narrative but does not indicate a permanent change in her primary residences.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Maybe BabyNimnh
2000PeachesCherry
2001Young Amy
2002The Spanish ApartmentWendy
2003Viv McCormack
2004The LibertineJane
2005Pride & PrejudiceCaroline Bingley
2005Maureen
2005The Russian DollsWendy
2007LiffeyLead
2008JennyLead
2008Muriel Brassler
2009TriageDiane
2009Mary Morstan
2010Meant to BeAmanda
2010Ti presento un amicoSarah
2011Doreen Boyd
2011Sherlock Holmes: A Game of ShadowsMary Watson
2012FlightNicole
2013A Single ShotJessLead
2013Chinese PuzzleWendy
2013InnocencePamela Hamilton
2014Caitlin
2014Fiona
2014Sonja Burpo
2016Karen Dacre
201810x10CathyLead
2018Estella Huni
2019EliRose
2021The CursedIsabelle LaurentLead
2021PromisesLaura
2023Rowena Drake
2024HereRose
2024Maddie McKay

Television

Reilly's television career began in the mid-1990s with roles in British series and miniseries, featuring a mix of lead and supporting parts across recurring and guest appearances, with continued work through the late 1990s, 2000s, and a major resurgence in the 2009 Above Suspicion adaptations.
YearTitleRoleEpisodes/Notes
1995The BizLaura24 episodes; main cast
1995Prime Suspect 4: Inner CirclesPolly Henry2 episodes; miniseries, supporting role
1996BramwellKathleen Le Saux1 episode; guest appearance
1996Ruth Rendell MysteriesKimberley2 episodes; guest appearance (early guest spot)
1996PoldarkClowance PoldarkTV film; supporting role
1996SharmanSophie Bright1 episode; guest appearance
1997Pie in the SkyTina1 episode; guest appearance (early guest spot)
1997The History of Tom Jones, a FoundlingNancy Miller3 episodes; miniseries, supporting role
1997RebeccaClarice2 episodes; miniseries, supporting role
1998The Children of the New ForestPatience HeatherstoneTV film
1999Wonderful YouNancy5 episodes; main cast
1999Sex 'n' DeathJulieTV film
2002The Safe HouseFiona "Finn" MacKenzieTV film
2003Agatha Christie's PoirotMary Gerrard1 episode ("Sad Cypress"); guest appearance
2006A for AndromedaChristine Jones / AndromedaTV film
2007Joe's PalaceCharlotteTV film
2008He Kills CoppersJeannieTV film
2009–2012Above SuspicionAnna Travis11 episodes across 4 miniseries; lead role
2014Black BoxCatherine Black13 episodes; main cast
2015True DetectiveJordan Semyon8 episodes (season 2); main role
2018BritanniaKerra9 episodes (season 1); main role
2018–2024YellowstoneBeth Dutton53 episodes; main cast
2023Greek SaladWendy3 episodes
Reilly has several early guest spots in the 1990s that are not exhaustively documented here, reflecting her early career focus shifting toward theatre and film. Upcoming projects include Under Salt Marsh (2026), where she stars as Jackie Ellis in a 6-episode Sky Original crime drama, and the Yellowstone spinoff The Dutton Ranch (2026), reprising Beth Dutton alongside Cole Hauser's Rip Wheeler.

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