While Dutton Ranch is packed with gunfights, family feuds, and life-or-death confrontations, Natalie Alyn Lind says the most nerve-racking moment she experienced on set had nothing to do with action scenes.

Instead, it involved sharing a kitchen with Academy Award nominee Annette Bening.

Speaking with PEOPLE, Lind revealed that one scene from Episode 3 left her more intimidated than anything else she filmed during the season—not because of the dialogue or emotional stakes, but because she had to roll a joint in front of Bening.

According to Lind, she had never rolled one before filming the series.

“There’s a scene in Episode 3 where I’m sitting on the counter and I’m rolling a joint,” she explained. “That was probably the most intimidating scene that I had in this entire show, because Annette Bening is a pro joint roller, and I’d never done it once in my life.”

Determined not to embarrass herself, the actress admitted she spent several days practicing at home before filming.

Despite all that preparation, Lind said she was immediately humbled once production began.

As soon as cameras were ready, Bening reportedly rolled one in just a few seconds, effortlessly demonstrating the experience that left her younger co-star both impressed and intimidated.

The challenge didn’t end there.

Lind also recalled having to smoke prop cannabis during filming, explaining that the fake product produced an unexpectedly large amount of smoke.

She admitted there were multiple takes where she struggled to handle it, with the smoke irritating her throat and leaving her coughing while her eyes watered.

Looking back, however, Lind said those moments became some of her favorite memories because they allowed her to work alongside one of Hollywood’s most respected actresses.

She described Bening as “the kindest person of all time,” adding that the veteran actress approaches every task with remarkable dedication.

According to Lind, Bening seems capable of mastering virtually anything she attempts.

“She’s a pro at everything she does,” Lind said. “And if she doesn’t know how to do something, she perfects it.”

Beyond the lighthearted behind-the-scenes story, Lind also opened up about the complicated relationship between her character, Oreana, and her family.

She explained that Oreana grew up without her mother, leaving her grandmother, Beulah, to become the primary parental figure in her life. At the same time, her father, Rob-Will, has often behaved more like an unreliable friend than a dependable parent.

That emotional neglect, Lind believes, has left lasting scars.

She described Oreana and Rob-Will’s relationship as deeply toxic, arguing that her character desperately wants unconditional love from her father but repeatedly experiences disappointment instead.

According to Lind, that emotional void influences nearly every decision Oreana makes throughout the season.

Her desire to earn Beulah’s approval and prove herself worthy of carrying the Jackson family legacy shapes many of her choices, including her developing relationship with Carter.

Lind suggested that Oreana frequently seeks validation outside her family because she isn’t receiving the affection and attention she craves at home.

The actress also teased that viewers still haven’t learned the full story behind one of the show’s most dysfunctional family dynamics.

Without revealing spoilers, she hinted that a potential second season will finally explain why both Rob-Will and Oreana have become such damaged individuals.

“It’s going to be really interesting for people to find out why Rob-Will and Oreana are as messed up as they are,” Lind teased. “It’s all going to make sense.”

The comments suggest that while Season 1 has established the fractured relationships within the Jackson family, the biggest emotional revelations surrounding Oreana and Rob-Will may still be waiting to unfold.