Who did Dawn Olivieri play on Yellowstone? Actress files defamation lawsuit over horse abuse claims

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Dawn Olivieri has sued horse-related influencers who alleged that she abused horses in her sanctuary (Image via David Livingston/WireImage)

Dawn Olivieri, who gained recognition for her appearance as Sarah Atwood in Yellowstone, has recently filed a lawsuit against horse-related influencers. The actress alleged that the influencers falsely claimed that she killed and abused horses at her sanctuary, Moon Mountain.

The Veronica Mars star filed the lawsuit last month. According to legal documents, the influencers reportedly accused her of being involved in cruel behavior toward horses.

The lawsuit stated that the influencers made false accusations that she reportedly provided dirty water to the horses and killed some Arabian horses. Furthermore, the court documents alleged that Olivieri's process of maintaining the animals was also one of the reasons leading to their deaths.

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Dawn Olivieri responded to the accusations, stating they were intended to damage her association with various organizations, including the clothing company Dickies. The lawsuit accused the influencers of harming her public image, along with cyberstalking and trespassing at her sanctuary.

Olivieri also stated that she attempted to contact the influencers, but they did not turn out to be successful. Meanwhile, an official response to the lawsuit from the influencers is currently awaited.


Dawn Olivieri has gained recognition for her performance in Yellowstone

The St. Petersburg, Florida native has accumulated a huge fanbase with her performances on screen over the years. However, Dawn Olivieri is mostly known for playing Sarah Atwood in Yellowstone, a drama series that airs on Paramount Network.

Sarah works for Market Equities as a lawyer and business heavy hitter. She was hired by Caroline Warner to bring down the Duttons after John Dutton III was chosen as the Governor of Montana. The character was featured in seven episodes of the series.

Coming to her romantic life, Sarah meets Attorney General Jamie Dutton when the state of Montana and Market Equities get involved in a dispute. The character first appeared in the second episode of the fifth season, titled The Sting of Wisdom.

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Besides Yellowstone, Olivieri also appeared as Claire Dutton in two episodes of the prequel series, 1883. Her family members include a daughter named Mary Abel, along with her brother James. She always prioritizes discipline, and she explains the same to Margaret when she needs to take care of her daughter Elsa.

Apart from Mary, she is the mother of six more kids, and all of them died before the show began. She also criticized a gang led by Clide Barker, which ended up killing a lot of immigrants alongside her daughter. However, the incident left Claire broken, and she killed herself at her daughter's grave.


Dawn Olivieri has played important roles in many TV shows

The 43-year-old has been active in the entertainment industry for around 20 years. While detailed information about her educational background is currently unavailable, it is known that she played the bassoon when she was in high school.

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In her acting career, Dawn Olivieri began by portraying minor roles in films such as The Devil's Den. However, she managed to grab important roles on television with shows like How I Met Your Mother, Heroes, and House of Lies.

Additionally, she has lent her voice to a few video games, including Need for Speed: Undercover, Infamous 2, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Edited by Shubham Soni
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