“The White Lotus” Cast By Season: See the Actors and Their Characters Side-by-Side (Including a Familiar Face Heading to Thailand for Season 3!)

Since its 2021 premiere, The White Lotus has captivated viewers with its ensemble cast of quirky and complex characters.

The first season of the HBO anthology series created by Mike White, takes place at the luxury White Lotus resort in Hawaii. Over the course of a week, a group of guests — including Jennifer Coolidge as the solo traveler Tanya McQuoid — grapple with their own personal dramas and become entangled in one another’s. Other season 1 stars include Friday Night Lights’ Connie Britton and Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney.

Season 2 introduced a new cast (save for Coolidge, who reprised her role as Tanya) and a new location — the White Lotus in Sicily. Breakout star Meghann Fahy plays Daphne Sullivan, who’s on vacation with her husband, Cameron (Theo James), and another couple, Harper (Aubrey Plaza) and Ethan Spiller (Will Sharpe).

Meanwhile, season 3, which premiered on Feb. 16, takes place at the White Lotus Thailand and follows yet another new cast, aside from season 1's Natasha Rothwell who reprised her role as Belinda Lindsey. Michelle Monaghan plays Jaclyn, who is on a girl's trip with two other women; meanwhile, Harry Potter's Jason Isaacs portrays Timothy Ratliff, a wealthy businessman on vacation with his wife and three children.

The White Lotus’ cast is a satisfying mix of well-known actors and burgeoning stars. The highly successful show has not only ignited the careers of newcomers but also inspired a revival for veteran actors.

Here’s everything to know about the cast of The White Lotus seasons 1 through 3.

The White Lotus Season 1

Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya McQuoid

Jennifer Coolidge plays wealthy traveler Tanya McQuoid. In season 1, she’s mourning the death of her mother at the White Lotus in Hawaii; in season 2, Tanya travels to Sicily with her husband, Greg, and her personal assistant, Portia.

Coolidge is a character actress known for roles like Jeanine Stifler, or "Stifler's mom," in the teen comedy American Pie (1999) and Paulette Bonafonté in Legally Blonde (2001).

Her role as Tanya McQuoid in The White Lotus earned her a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe — and sparked a resurgence in the actor’s career.

Murray Bartlett as Armond

Murray Bartlett plays Armond, manager of the White Lotus.

Early in his career, the actor appeared on the Australian soap opera Neighbours and on Sex and the City. Later, he starred in the Netflix revival of Tales of the City (2019), the Apple TV+ series Physical (2022), Hulu’s miniseries Welcome to Chippendales (2022) and HBO's drama The Last of Us (2023).

Bartlett’s role in The White Lotus earned him an Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.

In 2019, Bartlett, his partner and their dog moved to Provincetown, Mass.

Connie Britton as Nicole Mossbacher

Connie Britton plays Nicole Mossbacher, a workaholic tech executive on vacation with her family.

The Boston native is known for the ABC sitcom Spin City, the NBC sports drama Friday Night Lights and the musical drama series Nashville. She also appeared in the first seasons of American Horror Story and Dirty John.

Britton’s film credits include This Is Where I Leave You (2014), Bombshell (2019) and Promising Young Woman (2020).

As for her personal life, Britton has been dating writer David E. Windsor since November 2019. In 2011, the actress adopted her son, Yoby.

Steve Zahn as Mark Mossbacher

Steve Zahn plays Mark Mossbacher, Nicole’s husband who is grappling with a health scare.

Born in Minnesota, the actor studied at Harvard University’s American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Mass., before appearing in notable films. He starred in Reality Bites (1994), Dallas Buyers Club (2013) and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). Zahn also landed a part in the HBO series Treme from 2010 to 2013.

In his personal life, he is married to author Robyn Peterman and the couple have two children.

Sydney Sweeney as Olivia Mossbacher

Sydney Sweeney plays Olivia Mossbacher, Nicole and Mark’s college student daughter.

Born in Spokane, Wash., Sweeney is best known for playing Cassie Howard in Euphoria, Eden in The Handmaid’s Tale and Alice in the miniseries Sharp Objects. She gained critical acclaim for her roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus, earning Emmy nominations for both in 2022.

As for her personal life, Sweeney became engaged to restaurateur Jonathan Davino in 2022.

Alexandra Daddario as Rachel Patton

Alexandra Daddario plays Rachel Patton, a newly married journalist on her honeymoon.

Born in N.Y.C., the actress is best known for her roles in the Percy Jackson film series (2010–2013), Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013), San Andreas (2015) and Baywatch (2017). She has also appeared on TV shows like White Collar, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and New Girl. She currently plays Dr. Rowan Mayfair on the AMC series Mayfair Witches.

Daddario’s role in The White Lotus earned her an Emmy nomination in 2022 for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie.

As for her personal life, the actress married producer Andrew Form in 2022. The couple welcomed their first child together in October 2024.

Jake Lacy as Shane Patton

Jake Lacy plays Rachel’s demanding and wealthy husband, Shane Patton.

The actor, who was raised in Vermont, previously played Pete Miller in the final season of The Office and Hannah Horvath’s love interest on HBO’s Girls. Lacy’s film credits include Obvious Child (2014), Carol (2015) and Being the Ricardos (2021).

For his role in The White Lotus, Lacy received an Emmy nomination in 2022 for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.

As for his personal life, Lacy married Lauren Deleo in 2015. They have two children.

Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey

Natasha Rothwell plays White Lotus spa manager Belinda Lindsey.

The actress, born in Wichita, Kan., got her start as a writer on Saturday Night Live season 40 (2014–2015). She later starred in HBO’s Insecure, on which she also served as a writer and producer.

Rothwell’s performance in The White Lotus season 1 earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie in 2022.

Following in Coolidge's footsteps, Rothwell will reprise her role as Belinda in season 3, which is set in Thailand.

"[Belinda] is still working at the White Lotus, and she's in Thailand doing sort of an exchange program to learn more about the wellness programs that the Thailand White Lotus offers," she told Entertainment Weekly in December 2024.

Lukas Gage as Dillon

Lukas Gage plays Dillon, a White Lotus staffer.

Born in San Diego, Gage has appeared in the mockumentary series American Vandal, the thriller series You and Euphoria. He also starred in the film Assassination Nation (2018), written and directed by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson.

Gage married celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton in 2023. However, the couple filed for divorce after six months of marriage.

Jon Gries as Greg Hunt

Jon Gries plays Greg Hunt, a White Lotus guest who later becomes Tanya’s husband.

Gries has been acting since childhood but received widespread recognition for playing Uncle Rico in the 2004 cult comedy Napoleon Dynamite. He’s also appeared in films like Real Genius (1985), Men in Black (1997) and The Rundown (2003). Gries’ TV credits include Martin, The Pretender and Dream Corp LLC.

In February 2023, the actor made his runway debut at the Eckhaus Latta show during New York Fashion Week.

Molly Shannon as Kitty

Molly Shannon plays Kitty, Shane’s mother who makes a surprise appearance on his and Rachel’s honeymoon.

Born in Cleveland, the actress and comedian got her start as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1995–2001). She went on to star in comedies such as A Night at the Roxbury (1998), Never Been Kissed (1999), Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015).

Her TV credits include guest appearances on Seinfeld, Will & Grace and 30 Rock.

In 2004, Shannon married her husband Fritz Chesnut, with whom she has two children.

The White Lotus Season 2

Sabrina Impacciatore as Valentina

Sabrina Impacciatore plays Valentina, the manager of the White Lotus resort in Sicily.

The Italian actress previously appeared in films like The Passion of the Christ (2004), Napoleon and Me (2006) and There’s No Place Like Home (2018). The White Lotus marked her first major credit in the U.S.

“It was all beyond my expectations, but it definitely lived up to my dreams,” Impacciatore said of her breakout role in a 2022 interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “Being part of this project was a big, enormous chance for me. Because I was finally able to truly see things that, here in Italy, [otherwise] just wouldn’t be possible.”

Meghann Fahy as Daphne Sullivan

Meghann Fahy stars as Daphne Sullivan, a stay-at-home mom traveling with her husband Cameron and their friends.

The actress got her start playing Natalie Goodman in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Next to Normal from 2010 to 2011. She’s also known for her role as Sutton Brady in the Freeform drama series The Bold Type (2017–2021). Her other TV credits include One Life to Live, Gossip Girl, Necessary Roughness and Chicago Fire.

In her personal life, Fahy is dating her White Lotus costar Leo Woodall. The couple confirmed their relationship in February 2024.

Theo James as Cameron Sullivan

Theo James plays businessman Cameron Sullivan, who is vacationing with his wife Daphne and the Spillers.

The British actor is best known for playing Tobias "Four" Eaton in The Divergent Series trilogy, the film adaptations of the best-selling book series.

James’ TV credits include the British historical drama Sanditon (2019) and the sci-fi series The Time Traveler’s Wife (2022), based on Audrey Niffenegger’s novel of the same name.

James is married to Irish actress Ruth Kearney. The couple welcomed a daughter in 2021.

Aubrey Plaza as Harper Spiller

Aubrey Plaza plays Harper Spiller, a lawyer vacationing with her husband Ethan and the Sullivans.

Before landing her breakout role as dry-witted parks department employee April Ludgate on Parks and Recreation, Plaza appeared in comedy films like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Mystery Team, both released in 2009. She later starred in Safety Not Guaranteed (2015), Ingrid Goes West (2017) and Emily the Criminal (2022).

In her personal life, Plaza was married to writer and director Jeff Baena for nearly three years before his sudden death. Baena died by suicide on Jan. 3, 2025.

Will Sharpe as Ethan Spiller

Will Sharpe plays newly successful tech entrepreneur Ethan Spiller, who is vacationing with his wife Harper and the Sullivans.

The London-born actor, writer and director began his career at the Royal Shakespeare Company before starring in the BBC medical drama Casualty (2009–2010). He’s also appeared on the TV series Sherlock and Flowers, the latter of which he also wrote and directed.

In 2021, Sharpe directed and co-wrote the biographical comedy-drama film The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, which starred Benedict Cumberbatch.

As for his personal life, Sharpe has been in a relationship with actress Sophia Di Martino since 2009. The couple have two children together.

F. Murray Abraham as Bert Di Grasso

F. Murray Abraham plays the womanizing Bert Di Grasso, who is visiting Sicily with his son Dominic and grandson Albie.

The actor is known for his roles on the stage and screen, appearing in plays like Man in the Glass Booth (1968), The Merchant of Venice (2011) and It’s Only a Play (2014). He won an Academy Award for his role in the 1984 period drama Amadeus and starred in TV series such as Homeland and Mythic Quest. Abraham was fired from Mythic Quest after allegations of sexual misconduct.

Abraham’s performance in season 2 of The White Lotus earned him a Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actor in a limited series, anthology or motion picture made for television.

As for his personal life, Abraham was married to Kate Hannan for 60 years until her death in 2022. They share two children.

Michael Imperioli as Dominic Di Grasso

Michael Imperioli plays Dominic Di Grasso, a Hollywood producer visiting Sicily with his father and son.

Born and raised just outside of New York City., Imperioli is best known for playing Christopher Moltisanti in the HBO crime drama The Sopranos from 1999 to 2007. He’s also appeared in films like Goodfellas (1990), Jungle Fever (1991) and Bad Boys (1995). Imperioli is also the frontman of the band Zopa.

As for his personal life, Imperioli has been married to interior designer Victoria Chlebowski since 1996. They have three children together.

Adam DiMarco as Albie Di Grasso

Adam DiMarco plays the soft-spoken Albie Di Grasso, a college graduate traveling to Sicily with his father and grandfather.

Early in his career, the Canadian actor appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movies Radio Rebel (2012) and Zapped (2014). He also appeared in the Syfy series The Magicians and Netflix’s The Order.

Beatrice Grannò as Mia

Beatrice Grannò plays Mia, a Sicilian local and aspiring singer.

Grannò studied music in Italy and acting in London. She made her feature film debut in Wonder When You’ll Miss Me (2019), based on the novel of the same name by Amanda Davis. In 2020, she starred in the film adaptation of Alberto Moravia's novel The Time of Indifference.

Grannò was also a series regular on the Italian medical drama Doc - Nelle tue mani, which inspired the Fox show Doc.

Simona Tabasco as Lucia Greco

Simona Tabasco plays Lucia Greco, a Sicilian sex worker who frequents the White Lotus.

Born in Naples, Italy, Tabasco starred in the Italian series Fuoriclasse, È arrivata la felicità and I bastardi di Pizzofalcone. Since 2020, she has appeared in the medical drama Doc — Nelle tue mani with Beatrice Grannò. Tabasco also starred opposite Sydney Sweeney in the psychological horror film Immaculate.

Haley Lu Richardson as Portia

Haley Lu Richardson plays Tanya’s personal assistant Portia.

Born in Phoenix, Richardson’s early credits include the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up, the ABC Family series Ravenswood and the 2016 coming-of-age film The Edge of Seventeen. In 2017, she received critical acclaim for her role in the independent drama Columbus.

She also starred in the psychological horror Split (2016) and indie films like Support the Girls (2018), Unpregnant (2020) and After Yang (2022).

Leo Woodall as Jack

Leo Woodall plays Jack, a guest staying with his uncle Quentin at the White Lotus.

The British actor previously appeared in the BBC One medical soap opera Holby City and the Peacock series Vampire Academy. He made his feature film debut in the crime drama Cherry (2021) alongside Tom Holland. Woodall currently stars in the Apple TV+ series Prime Target.

As for his personal life, Woodall has been dating his White Lotus costar, Meghann Fahy, since 2022.

Tom Hollander as Quentin

Tom Hollander plays Quentin, a White Lotus guest who befriends Tanya while traveling with his nephew Jack.

Born in Bristol, England, the critically acclaimed actor is widely known for playing Mr. Collins in the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Lord Cutler Beckett in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He has also appeared in films like Valkyrie (2008), Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation (2015) and Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).

Hollander’s television credits include the BBC series Rev, The Night Manager and FX's Feud.

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Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett

Walton Goggins plays Rick Hatchett, a "rugged man with a chip on his shoulder" who is traveling with his much younger girlfriend, Chelsea.

Born in Birmingham, Ala., Goggins has been acting since the early '90s and got his big break in 2002 when he was cast in FX's The Shield starring Michael Chiklis. He later earned two Emmy award nominations for his roles in Justified (2011) and Fallout (2024).

As for his life off camera, the actor has been married to his wife, Nadia Conners, since 2011, and the couple share one son.

Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea

Aimee Lou Wood plays "free spirit" Chelsea, who is on vacation with her "on-edge" older boyfriend, Rick Hatchett.

The English actress first made waves as Aimee Gibbs in Netflix's Sex Education before appearing in 2024's Seize Them! and the BBC series Daddy Issues.

Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn

Michelle Monaghan plays Hollywood actress Jaclyn, who is on a girl's trip with her longtime friends Kate and Laurie.

Born in Iowa, Monaghan made waves in Hollywood when she landed a leading role opposite Robert Downey Jr. in 2005's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. She is best known for starring in three Mission Impossible films alongside Tom Cruise and season 1 of HBO's hit series True Detective, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

As for her personal life, the actress has been married to her husband, Peter White, since 2005. The couple share two children.

Leslie Bibb as Kate

Leslie Bibb portrays Kate, who is on a girl's trip to Thailand with her longtime friends Jaclyn and Laurie.

Bibb hails from North Dakota and has been acting since the late '90s. She earned her first major role on season 2 of The Big Easy and went on to star in The WB's Popular, created by Ryan Murphy. Most recently, she starred in the Apple TV+ series The Palm Royale and the film Juror #2.

Bibb and her longtime partner, actor Sam Rockwell, have been together since 2007.

Carrie Coon as Laurie

Carrie Coon plays Laurie, who is on a girl's trip with her longtime friends Jaclyn and Kate.

Born in Ohio, Coon's acting career took off in 2014 when she landed a part on HBO's The Leftovers starring Justin Theroux. She later earned Emmy nods for her performances in 2017's Fargo and HBO's The Gilded Age.

As for her personal life, Coon has been married to actor Tracy Letts since 2013. The couple, who share two kids, worked together on 2017's The Post and season 2 of The Sinner.

Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff

Jason Isaacs portrays Timothy Ratliff, a wealthy businessman on vacation with his wife, Victoria, and their three children: Saxson, Piper and Lochlan.

The English actor is best known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movie franchise. His other notable roles include The Patriot (2000), The Death of Stalin (2017) and Mass (2021).

Isaacs has been married to his wife and fellow actor, Emma Hewitt, since 2001. They share two children.

Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff

Parker Posey plays Victoria Ratliff, who is on vacation with her husband, Timothy, and their three kids.

Born in Baltimore, Posey has been acting for over three decades. She appeared in 1993's Dazed and Confused, 2000's Scream 3 and 2006's Superman Returns. She also received a 2024 Emmy nod for her performance in an episode of Prime Video's Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxson Ratliff

Patrick Schwarzenegger plays Saxson Ratliff, the eldest child of Timothy and Victoria, who works for his father's company.

The California native, whose father is actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, kicked off his acting career with minor roles in 2006's The Benchwarmers and 2013's Grown Ups 2. He later starred in 2018's Midnight Sun and several TV series, including The Staircase, The Terminal List and Gen V.

The actor is set to wed model Abby Champion. The couple announced their engagement in December 2023 — shortly before Schwarzenegger left for Thailand to film The White Lotus for seven months.

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