Yellowstone Star Dawn Olivieri Makes Surprise Appearance on The Madison

The actress, known for her role as Sarah Atwood on Yellowstone, had a memorable cameo in the new Paramount+ drama series.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:39pm

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Dawn Olivieri, who is known for her role as the manipulative attorney Sarah Atwood on the hit Paramount Network series Yellowstone, made a surprise cameo appearance in episode 6 of the new Paramount+ drama series The Madison. Olivieri portrayed the character of Ellen, the boss of one of the show's main characters, Paige Clyburn, as she navigated her grief following the death of her father and uncle.

Why it matters

Olivieri's cameo in The Madison marks another connection between the new Paramount+ series and the Yellowstone universe, as both shows were created by Taylor Sheridan. Fans were excited to spot the familiar face, as Olivieri has become a recognizable figure in Sheridan's interconnected world of shows.

The details

In the episode, Paige returns to work at her job in Manhattan, where she is summoned to the office of her boss, Ellen, portrayed by Olivieri. Ellen offers Paige time off to grieve the loss of her family members, while also making an awkward attempt to relate to Paige's feelings. The scene serves as a brief but memorable appearance for Olivieri's character.

  • The Madison episode 6 aired on Paramount+ on March 22, 2026.

The players

Dawn Olivieri

An American actress known for her roles in the Yellowstone universe, including as the character Sarah Atwood.

Paige Clyburn

A character in the Paramount+ series The Madison, portrayed by actress Elle Chapman.

Ellen

Paige's boss at her job in Manhattan, portrayed by actress Dawn Olivieri in a cameo appearance.

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What they’re saying

“I want you to know, Paige, we care about you here. If you feel like you have more time to grieve, you just tell us and we will give it to you...as soon as fashion week is over.”

— Ellen, Paige's boss

What’s next

While Paramount+ has not yet announced a second season of The Madison, the show's creator, Taylor Sheridan, has confirmed that filming for a second season has already been completed. Fans will have to wait and see if Dawn Olivieri's character, Ellen, will make a return appearance in future episodes.

The takeaway

Dawn Olivieri's surprise cameo in The Madison highlights the interconnected nature of Taylor Sheridan's television universe, as the actress has become a familiar face in his shows like Yellowstone. The brief but memorable appearance showcases Olivieri's versatility as an actress and the continued interest from fans in spotting familiar faces across Sheridan's growing slate of projects.