Actor Forrie J. Smith, who plays the aged and rugged ranch hand Lloyd Pierce on the smash hit Yellowstone, apologized to fans for not attending the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards due to his choice to remain unvaccinated..Yellowstone — up for its first award nod — is nominated in the top category of ensemble in a television drama along with Succession, Squid Game, The Morning Show and The Handmaid’sTale..Smith recorded a video for fans of the show to express his position on COVID-19 vaccination and explain why he will not be in attendance at the SAG awards on February 27..“I want to apologize to y’all for not being at the Screen Actors Guild Awards,” Smith said in the video..“I mean no offence to anyone. I’m not vaccinated, and it’s a requirement to be vaccinated to be at the Screen Actors Guild Award ceremony..“I’m not vaccinated; I will not get vaccinated. I haven’t been vaccinated since I was a little kid..“I don’t vaccinate my dog, I don’t vaccinate my horses, I’ve never had a flu shot and I never will. I believe they compromise your immunities,” said Smith..Smith said he means no offence to anyone, adding “it’s just my beliefs.”.The Paramount Network drama has built a massive following and drew 9.3 million viewers for its season 4 finale in January, according to ViacomCBS..Co-created by Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone stars Oscar and Emmy winner Kevin Costner as the patriarch of a family that owns the largest ranch in Montana. .The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards — honouring the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 2021 — will be presented on February 27 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. .Melanie Risdon is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.mrisdon@westernstandardonline.com.Due to a high level of spam content being posted in our comment section below, all comments undergo manual approval by a staff member during regular business hours (Monday - Friday). Your patience is appreciated.
