Former The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys star Calah Jackson made a glamorous appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival. The outing came shortly after her dramatic exit from the reality series. The Dallas-based art presenter attended the world premiere of Roofman, starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, marking another high-profile event in her post-breakup life.
Jackson’s TIFF attendance comes after the explosive Season 2 finale of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys. In that episode, she ended her three-year relationship with Steven McBee Jr. and walked away from the show entirely. Her big debut at the prestigious film festival shows she’s officially trading ranch drama for indie dreams.
The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys follows the wealthy McBee clan running their giant Missouri cattle ranch, where love triangles and family feuds fuel the story. Jackson was right in the middle of it all thanks to her romance with Steven McBee Jr., who runs the farm. But when she walked away mid-filming and skipped Jesse McBee and Alli Ventresca’s wedding, it turned into one of the juiciest exits the show has ever seen.
The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys star Calah Jackson comments on Roofman at TIFF
Jackson turned her TIFF trip into a full-on Instagram diary, snapping shots from the St. Regis Hotel, complete with TIFF swag and skyline views. For the Roofman premiere, she showed up in a bold red dress, striking poses just steps away from Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst. Her caption was just a simple “Oh, hi!” paired with red carpet pics at Toronto’s historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. Inside and outside the venue, her posts made it clear she was buzzing with excitement about being part of such a big-deal movie event.
Jackson expressed genuine appreciation for the Roofman screening, having previously viewed a rough cut of the comedy-crime film months earlier. She praised the final version during the star-studded panel discussion following the premiere.
"Saw the official premiere of Roofman last night," Jackson wrote.
Elaborating:
"Really cool seeing everything come together after seeing the 'rough edit' version a few months ago. Such an incredible film, highly rec seeing when it hits theatres!"
Her enthusiasm for the project suggests growing involvement in film industry circles beyond her reality television background. The TIFF appearance represents Jackson’s continued presence at major film events since ending her relationship with Steven McBee Jr. She previously attended the Los Angeles premiere of Lurker last month, following an earlier Sundance Film Festival screening.
This pattern indicates Jackson’s deliberate shift toward entertainment industry networking and cultural events following her reality TV departure.
Reflecting on The McBee Dynasty Journey
Jackson recently shared behind-the-scenes photos from her final McBee Dynasty season, expressing gratitude despite the difficult circumstances surrounding her exit. She posted nearly two dozen candid images showing filming moments with crew members and family.
"Thank you to everyone who's been watching & supporting me through this journey," she wrote.
Explaining:
"It's been tough to relive last year, but I'm grateful for the lessons learned along the way and am proud of where I am now."
The photos included intimate moments with her late sister’s daughter Harlow and preparation scenes for confessional interviews, providing fans with unprecedented access to the show’s production process. Jackson’s transformation from The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys participant to film festival attendee highlights her shift into independent pursuits. It marks a successful new chapter following her dramatic series conclusion.
You can watch The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys on Peacock, with new episodes streaming every Monday.