What Happened To Kelsey Asbille, The Actress Who Played Monica On “Yellowstone” & Where Is She Today?
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Kelsey Asbille played Kayce Dutton’s wife, Monica Dutton, in all five seasons of Yellowstone. But when the new Kayce-centered spin-off, Marshals, premiered earlier this year (2026), Asbille did not reprise her role.
Spoilers ahead for Season 1 of Marshals. Do not keep scrolling if you haven’t watched the show yet.
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In the first episode of Marshals, we learn that Monica died after a battle with cancer. Following her death, Kayce picks up a badge and joins an elite team of U.S. Marshals. Monica’s legacy lives on through him and their son, Tate, who has grown up before our eyes.
Monica was one of the main characters in Yellowstone. So why was she (and therefore, Kelsey Asbille) written out of the story for Marshals?
The Hollywood Reporter claims Asbille “was unavailable” to film the spin-off series.
Spencer Hudnut, the creator of Marshals, told the publication that once he learned about Asbille’s inability to participate, Kayce’s motivation for joining the Marshals became crystal clear. In the wake of Monica’s death, Kayce would chase this new career path as a chance to find a new purpose in life.
Luke Grimes, the actor who plays Kayce, says he spoke to Asbille on the phone after he learned that Monica would die off-screen in Marshals. He told TV Insider:
“We had a great conversation. In true Kelsey fashion, she handled it like a pro and totally understood. She’s going to do just fine. She is so talented, gorgeous, and awesome. She’s going to work. That’s not an issue.“
Kelsey Asbille’s Next Roles, Revealed
So, where is Kelsey Asbille today in her post-Monica life?
Yellowstone fans have surely been wondering about the 35-year-old actress since the show ended in December 2024. It turns out, she hasn’t appeared in any other roles since then. However, she has several new projects in the works.
In March 2025, Deadline reported that Asbille is starring in the psychological thriller The Technique. The film features an all-star cast, including Emma Roberts, Ben Platt, and Laura Harrier. The movie is currently listed as being in post-production on Asbille’s IMDb page.
Additionally, in October 2025, Deadline announced that Asbille had been cast in the indie romantic comedy film Adulting. She’s set to star alongside Jake Ryan and Dagmara Dominczyk. That movie is also listed as being in post-production on Asbille’s IMDb page.
Most recently, Asbille was cast in the upcoming action film The Kellys. The movie also stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth.
Deadline shared the film’s premise, which is as follows:
“The Kellys follows Jack Kelly, a disgraced NYC cop whose wife, Molly, is taken hostage by terrorists inside an old armory building. Subsequently, he’ll have to join forces with the people he fears most to save her: His family.“
Production was already underway when Deadline published its report in June 2026. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about the movie and any of Kelsey Asbille’s other upcoming roles!
In the meantime, revisit some of her best moments as Monica Dutton in the video below.
