Anyone who’s watched Yellowstone knows Rip Wheeler is the guy you’d want at your back in a fight. But the man behind the character, Cole Hauser, has a story that goes far beyond the Dutton Ranch—spanning decades in Hollywood, a growing business portfolio, and one very public legal battle with the show’s creator. Here’s what’s documented about his wealth, his relationships, and what comes next.

Net Worth (estimated): $10–15 million ·
Age (2025): 49 ·
Notable Role: Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone ·
Spouse: Cynthia Daniel (m. 2006) ·
Years Active: 1992–present

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact net worth remains unconfirmed by financial disclosures (Coastlinebrief (entertainment finance roundup))
  • Outcome of the 2024 lawsuit settlement terms not publicly detailed
  • Full details of internal cast dynamics remain private
3Timeline signal
  • November 2023: Sheridan
    Additional sources

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    Harry Thompson
    Harry ThompsonStaff Writer

    Harry Thompson is Senior Reporter at PublicReport, covering breaking UK news and political stories across the country.