In a recent turn of events, popular Yellowstone actor Forrie Smith voiced his disapproval of sharing his immediate environment with individuals wearing face masks, leading to an unexpected episode while on board an airplane. The actor, who is well-known for his character Lloyd Pierce on the hit Paramount series, shared his experience through an Instagram video.
Smith was on a flight departing from Houston, Texas, when he expressed his discomfort in sitting next to a fellow passenger wearing a mask. His comments were not well-received by the flight staff, leading to his removal from the plane.
“I told them that I didn’t feel comfortable sitting next to somebody with a mask on,” Smith declared in his video.
During his video, Smith confessed to drinking while waiting at the airport for three hours. However, he vehemently denied being intoxicated. The actor made it clear that his removal from the plane was due to his refusal to sit next to a masked individual, not his alcohol consumption.
Forrie Smith’s portrayal of Lloyd Pierce, a ranch hand at the Dutton Ranch, on Yellowstone has earned him widespread acclaim. The actor’s commitment to his character is evident in his performance, which has resonated with the audience and critics alike.
However, when Yellowstone received a nomination at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2022, Smith chose not to attend due to his refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This was a requirement for attending the event. The actor shared his decision and the reasons behind it through an Instagram post.
Smith’s views on vaccination have been a topic of discussion following his Instagram posts. The actor has expressed his belief in natural immunity and his refusal to get vaccinated.
“I’ve never had a flu shot. I never will. I believe they compromise your immunities… It’s just my beliefs. I just don’t believe in that stuff,” he stated in one of his posts.
Smith stands firm in his decision to not get vaccinated, a stance that has sparked a debate amongst his followers and the public at large.