15 Facts About Cole Hauser AKA Rip From 'Yellowstone' That Fans Should Know

Cole's great-grandfather was Harry M. Warner, one of the co-founders of Warner Bros. Studios. His mother Cass is the founder of Warner Sisters production company, and his father Wings Hauser is a musician-turned-actor, who has made appearances on numerous TV shows such as Roseanne and The Young and the Restless.

While participating in the Paramount Network's 22 Stars series, Cole revealed that his first real celebrity crush was Brooke Shields. As of yet, Cole and Brooke have never worked together, but you never know what the future may bring to the Dutton Ranch.

Most fans make the mistake of thinking that Yellowstone is Cole's first big break, but that's not the case. His breakthrough role was in 1992's School Ties, where he starred opposite Brendan Fraser. Cole has also appeared in Good Will Hunting, as well as Dazed and Confused.

Cole told Taste of Country that he believes there are several reasons why women tend to fawn over Rip. He believes Rip's most attractive characteristics are his loyalty, honor, and the love he has for Beth.

Cole might play a cowboy on TV, but his musical taste revolves firmly around Southern Blues. The first CD Cole ever bought with his own money was Stevie Ray Vaughn's The Sky is Crying — an album that he still listens to today.

In order to properly commemorate the honor, Cole climbed inside the same water trough that fans saw Beth bathing in back in Season 1 — only without the bottle of champagne.

Cole will be the first one to tell you that this isn't a path he advises nor endorses. Lucky for him, however, he was able to indeed find work as an actor and turn a chance opportunity into a flourishing career.

If you grew up in the '90s, then you no doubt remember the short-lived Sweet Valley High series based on the books of the same name. Cole's wife is Cynthia Daniel, who played older twin, Elizabeth Wakefield, on the show.

According to Cole, he was quite the troublemaker in his youth. When Cole was asked to name the dumbest thing he ever did to get grounded, he replied "Throwing rotten avocados at cars."

Just like his Yellowstone character, Rip Wheeler, Cole also lives on a ranch in real life. He owns a 3-acre estate nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. In November of 2020, Cole listed the property on the open market for $4.25 million.

"So, one of the things I wanted to do is not have stunt guys do anything for me,” Hauser told Insider. “I took a crash course of learning all the different disciplines, whether that roping, cutting, you know, just being able to work a ranch, do anything. Get it on. Get it off."

Cole and Matthew met on the set of Dazed and Confused and immediately became fast friends. While the two were partying for Matthew's 30th birthday, police entered McConaughey's home to arrest the star for possession of marijuana. Luckily for Matthew and for Cole, all charges were dropped.

When Cole isn't filming, there's plenty to keep him busy around the house. Mainly, his three beautiful children that he shares with his wife Cynthia, named Ryland, Steely Rose, and Colt Daniel.

One of Cole's properties happens to be in the great state of Florida. While spending time there last year in between film shoots, he and his family decided to take in a Buccanneers game.

Cole's favorite quote comes courtesy of Peter F. Drucker, who said "Quality has no finish line." Cole also told the Havok Journal, "Don’t half-ass anything. If you are in school, do the best that you can. If you are playing football, soccer, whatever your passion is, give it your all."

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