“The White Lotus” has become an internet obsession. The HBO comedy-drama centers around a group of spoiled visitors and overworked staff members at a posh hotel. The first season is set in Hawaii, and the second is set in Sicily.
The dark comedy is written and directed by Mike White, who is known for his work on the critically praised HBO series “Enlightened.”
“The White Lotus” shows the dark side of exotic vacations. As episodes air, viewers watch as secrets surface and conflicts unravel. A cast of cringe-worthy characters adds drama to the plot, all buoyed by tongue-in-cheek writing, dream-worthy settings and skilled acting.
How much do you know about the skilled actors who bring the drama of “The White Lotus” to life? Read on to learn more about the cast of “The White Lotus,” including the relationships, past projects and heights of each actor.
1. Murray Bartlett (Armond) – 5′ 11″ (180 cm)
Armond is former drug addict who recovered after five years and works as the manager of the White Lotus resort.
Murray Bartlett portrays Armond in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: KOI SOJER / Startraksphoto / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
Native Australian actor Murray Bartlett, who stars as Armond, has been living in the United States since the ’90s.
Following cameo appearances on “Farscape” and “Sex and the City,” the 5 foot and 11 inch (1.8m) actor became a recurring character on HBO’s “Looking” as Dom, in addition to portraying Dr. Paul Edmonds in “Iron Fist” on Netflix.
While the 51-year-old star is out and proud, details about his romantic life remain under wraps. Rumors indicate that Murray is dating a man named Matt, but those rumors remain unconfirmed.
2. Jennifer Coolidge (Tanya McQuoid-Hunt) – 5′ 9½” (176.5 cm)
Tanya, played by Jennifer Coolidge, is an enigmatic and unstable guest at the resort who spent the show’s first season yearning for love following the sudden death of her mother.
At the start of Season 2, Tanya has recently married a man named Greg. She has taken the last name McQuoid-Hunt, and seems to be wealthy.
Jennifer Coolidge portrays Tanya McQuoid-Hunt in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Jeffrey Mayer / MediaPunch / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
The 61-year-old actress launched her acting career with her role as Stifler’s mom in the “American Pie” movies. Since then, she’s appeared in “Party Down,” “2 Broke Girls,” “Gravity Falls,” “A Cinderella Story” and “Legally Blonde.”
Jennifer received an Emmy for her performance during the first season of “The White Lotus.”
Jennifer’s love life also remains a mystery. Rumors indicate that Jennifer was once married to a man named Tom Mahoney, and the actress has been associated with several renowned men, including Chris Kattan.
3. Jake Lacy (Shane Patton) – 5′ 9¾” (177.2 cm)
Jake Lacy’s character, Shane Patton, is a married real estate agent. Shane and his new bride, Rachel, arrive at the show’s namesake hotel for their honeymoon, and quickly get wrapped up in the show’s drama.
Shane was the first main cast member to appear in “The White Lotus.”
Jake Lacy stars as Shane Patton in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: ROGER WONG / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
Jake Lacy, who played Rooney Mara’s lover in “Carol,” is used to portraying obnoxious men in romantic roles.
While Jake does make an appearance in “Johnny English Strikes Again,” he’s probably most well known for his role as Pete Miller on season 9 of “The Office.”
The actor tied the knot to his rumored high school sweetheart Lauren Deleo, on August 22, 2015 during an intimate ceremony in Dorset, Vermont.
4. Alexandra Daddario (Rachel Patton) – 5ft 7 (170.2 cm)
Jake’s wife Rachel Patton, portrayed by Alexandra Daddario, is a journalist.
Alexandra Daddario stars as Rachel Patton in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
Alexandra initially gained recognition for her portrayal of Annabeth Chase in the “Percy Jackson” movies.
Following her first success, she went on to star in a slew of films and TV shows, including “Texas Chainsaw 3D,” “Baywatch,” and “San Andreas.”
In June 2022, the 36-year-old actress tied the knot with the 53-year-old television and film mogul Andrew Form. Alexandra and Andrew, who created the production studio responsible for such horror classics as “A Quiet Place” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” first crossed paths in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. Connie Britton (Nicole Mossbacher) – 5′ 7″ (170.2 cm)
Connie Britton plays the character Nicole, the boss of a wellness enterprise and the matriarch of the Mossbacher family.
Nicole struggles to shut off and relax, which makes it difficult for her to bond with her family around the holidays.
Connie Britton portrays Nicole Mossbacher in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: KOI SOJER / Startraksphoto / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
Connie Britton’s breakthrough role was that of Tami Taylor on “Friday Night Lights,” for which she received two Emmy nods.
The 5 foot, 8 inch (1.73 m) actress also appeared on “American Horror Story” and on ABC’s “Nashville.”
As of 2023, the 55-year-old actress is not seeing anyone. She married John Britton in 1991, but the pair split in 1995. In 2011, she adopted a child named Eyob.
6. Steve Zahn (Mark Mossbacher) – 5′ 7″ (170.2 cm)
Nicole’s husband, Mark Mossbacher, suffers from both an incurable inferiority issue and an unpleasant health situation, but he remains a great dad to Olivia and Quinn.
Steve Zahn stars as Mark Mossbacher in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Dara Kushner / INFphoto; (R) Credit: HBO
Steve is a veteran of both television and film, and has captivated audiences through movies like “Reality Bites” and “Sahara.” He also appeared often on the HBO drama, “Treme,” which received mixed reviews.
Steve married his wife, Robyn Peterman Zahn, on July 16, 1994. Steve and Robyn have two children together.
7. Sydney Sweeney (Olivia Mossbacher) – 5′ 3 ¼” (160.7 cm)
Sydney Sweeney plays Olivia, the cynical teenage daughter of the Mossbacher family. During the show, Olivia forged a bond with Rachel.
Sydney Sweeney plays Olivia Mossbacher in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
Sydney broke out onto the scene thanks to her role as Cassie Howard in “Euphoria.” Sydney is also known for her portrayal of Alice in “Sharp Objects.” You may also recognize Sydney for her work in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” on which she played the recurring role of Eden.
The 25-year-old actress is set to marry fiancé Jonathan Davino. The media announced the engagement last March after the “Euphoria” actress was seen wearing a diamond engagement ring on her left finger on February 28th.
8. Fred Hechinger (Quinn Mossbacher) – 5′ 7″ (170 cm)
Fred Hechinger plays Quinn Mossbacher, the younger brother of Olivia who falls victim to his sister’s numerous jokes and pranks.
Fred Hechinger portrays Quinn Mossbacher in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
The 23-year-old actor starred with Amy Adams in “The Woman in the Window,” and recently appeared in Netflix’s “The Fear Street” trilogy. Fred also had roles in both “News of the World” and Bo Burnham’s “Eighth Grade.”
Not much is known about Fred’s dating life.
9. Brittany O’Grady (Paula) – 5′ 5½” (166.4 cm)
Brittany O’Grady portrays Olivia’s friend Paula, who was invited on the family’s vacation and joins in on cynical and sarcastic commentary with Olivia.
Brittany O’Grady stars as Paula in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Hahn Lionel / ABACA / INSTARimages; (R) Credit: HBO
The 25-year-old actress is the granddaughter of jazz legend Billy Arnold.
Brittany gained widespread recognition for her performance on the FOX musical drama “Star,” and has since appeared on the AppleTV+ show “Little Voice” and in the 2019 adaptation of “Black Christmas.”
Brittany married her college boyfriend, Ben Huyard, on September 10, 2022, after a lengthy engagement. Her “Star” co-actors — Ryan Destiny, Jude Demorest and Amiyah Scott — all attended the wedding as bridesmaids.
10. Natasha Rothwell (Belinda Lindsey) – 5′ 7″ (170.2 cm)
Natasha Rothwell plays Belinda Lindsey on “The White Lotus.” Belinda, who manages the hotel’s spa, has an oddly psychiatric approach when it comes to to addressing her clients.
Natasha Rothwell plays Belinda Lindsey in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
The 42-year-old actress and comedian worked as a “Saturday Night Live” writer from 2014 to 2015, and has since contributed to other television shows.
She is well-known for her performance as Kelli on “Insecure,” which she also helped create and write.
In addition to “Wonder Woman 1984,” she has appeared in the “Sonic the Hedgehog” films and reprised her role as Rachel in the sequel.
Natasha was rumored to have dated Idris Elba in the past, but there isn’t any public information in regards to her current love life.
11. Jon Gries (Greg Hunt) – 5′ 11″ (180.3 cm)
Jon Gries plays the role of Greg on “The White Lotus.” Viewers don’t get to see a lot of Greg during the show’s first season due to the character’s illness, but Greg gets significantly more screen time during the second season.
Jon Gries as Greg Hunt in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: KOI SOJER / Startraksphoto / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
Jon has starred in various hit films and TV shows, including “The Jeffersons,” “Quantum Leap,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “ER,” “The X-Files,” “Seinfeld,” “24” and “Sons of Anarchy.” He also starred in “Napoleon Dynamite,” “Men in Black” and “Real Genius.”
The 65-year-old star had kept his private life out of the public, despite rumors that he was dating 34-year-old Kimberly Rose McConnell.
12. Michael Imperioli (Dominic Di Grasso) – 5′ 7¾” (172.1 cm)
Michael Imperioli joined the ensemble of “The White Lotus” for the show’s second season as Dominic Di Grasso.
During the show’s second season, Dominic got into a conflict with his wife and daughter when the two didn’t show up in Italy as planned.
Michael Imperioli plays Dominic Di Grasso in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Jeffrey Mayer / MediaPunch / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
Although he has been in films like “Goodfellas” and “The Lovely Bones,” Michael is most widely recognized for his role as Christopher on “The Sopranos.”
On the show, the 56-year-old actor played a serial adulterer, while in real life, he has been a committed husband to Victoria Chlebowski since 1996.
His wife even joined him on the set of the HBO series in Italy. They have two sons together, David and Vadim. Isabella, Victoria’s daughter from a prior partner, now calls Imperioli her stepdad.
13. F. Murray Abraham (Bert Di Grasso) – 5′ 9″ (175.3 cm)
F. Murray Abraham portrays Dominic’s father, Bert Di Grasso, who starts the second season disappointed that his entire family couldn’t join him on vacation.
F. Murray Abraham portrays Bert Di Grasso in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
He has been featured in projects like “The Good Wife” and “Amadeus.” The 83-year-old actor was also recently highlighted in “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities.”
The former “Moon Knight” actor has been married to Kate Hannan since 1962. The couple has a son, Mick, and a daughter, Jamili.
14. Adam DiMarco (Albie Di Grasso) – 5′ 11″ (180 cm)
Adam DiMarco plays Albie Di Grasso, a recent Stanford grad who travels to Sicily with his father, Dominic, and grandfather, Bert, to learn more about the family’s history.
Albie spends the show dealing with the fallout of a family feud, and starts to develop a relationship with Portia.
Adam DiMarco stars as Albie Di Grasso in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Adam DiMarco’s Instagram; (R) Credit: HBO
The Canadian actor has been seen in recurring roles on both “The Magicians” on Syfy and “The Order” on Netflix. DiMarco’s acting resume also includes adolescent drama “Radio Rebel.”
Adam hasn’t talked about his private life much, but during January of 2023, the 32-year-old actor made an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” during which he mentioned that he “became single” during the coronavirus outbreak.
15. Haley Lu Richardson (Portia) – 5′ 1½” (156.2 cm)
Haley Lu Richardson plays Portia, Tanya’s teenage secretary who can never get a breather from her superior in the second season of “The White Lotus.”
Portia is frustrated by her demanding job, and is eager for a change of scenery.
Haley Lu Richardson portrays Portia in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Jeffrey Mayer / MediaPunch / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
The 27-year-old actress has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including “Columbus,” “Five Feet Apart,” “Unpregnant” and “Jane the Virgin.”
Haley was previously engaged to Brett Dier. Haley proposed to the actor in 2018 after seven years of dating, but the two broke up in 2020.
“Hey guys. This is me and Brett. We actually separated two years ago,” Richardson posted on Instagram in November 2022.
“But life goes on and we are both existing and doing pretty well turns out… I’m so glad to have had the last couple years to heal and grow without the internet knowing but we kinda just wanted to share it and move on now. Love yourselves! Life is life babies!”
16. Meghann Fahy (Daphne Sullivan) – 5′ 6″ (167.6 cm)
Meghann Fahy plays Daphne Sullivan, Cameron Sullivan’s stay-at-home wife. Daphne and Cameron appear to be an excellent match at the start of the show.
Meghann Fahy plays Daphne Sullivan in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Jeffrey Mayer / MediaPunch / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
The 32-year-old American actress has appeared in multiple projects, including “The Bold Type,” “Miss Sloane,”and “The Last Valentine.”
She initially captured the public’s attention in 2010 when she landed the part of Hannah O’Connor on the ABC daytime drama program “One Life to Live.”
Meghann began dating actor Billy Magnussen in 2017. While there haven’t been any public updates as to the status of the couple, their last red carpet appearance together was in January of 2020. The two no longer follow each other on social media.
17. Theo James (Cameron Sullivan) – 6′ 0″ (182.9 cm)
Theo James joined the cast of “The White Lotus” during the second season. Theo plays Cameron Sullivan, Ethan’s college best buddy and Daphne’s husband.
Cameron is incredibly wealthy and is accustomed to his lavish lifestyle.
Theo James stars as Cameron Sullivan in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Jeffrey Mayer / MediaPunch / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
The English actor, currently 38 years old, shot to fame for his portrayal of Tobias “Four” Eaton in the film trilogy “The Divergent Series.”
James has also appeared in “How It Ends,” “Underworld: Blood Wars,” and “Archive,” all of which fall within the genres of horror, action and science fiction, respectively. He also starred in the romantic movie “The Time Traveler’s Wife.”
Theo married actress Ruth Kearney in 2018. The couple, who met during an acting class, gave birth to a daughter in August of 2021.
18. Aubrey Plaza (Harper Spiller) – 5′ 4¾” (164.5 cm)
Aubrey Plaza joined the cast of “The White Lotus” during season 2 as Harper Spiller. Harper is both an aggressive attorney and the wife of Ethan.
Ethan and Harper joined Cameron and Daphne on the trip to Sicily.
Aubrey Plaza plays Harper Spiller in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) (L) Credit: Charles Guerin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
The 38-year-old actress is perhaps most well-known for her role on “Parks and Recreation.”
Aubrey has also starred in “Emily, the Criminal,” “Ingrid Goes West” and “Safety Not Guaranteed.” a
She got her start in the industry at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, where she performed improv and sketch comedy.
The comedian married producer Jeff Baena during a low-key May 2021 ceremony following 10 years of dating. Aubrey joked quipped that the two finally tied the knot during the coronavirus outbreak because they “got a little bored” one night.
19. Will Sharpe (Ethan Spiller) – 5′ 8″ (173 cm)
Ethan Spiller, played by Will Sharpe, is Harper’s husband. Will has recently connected with his college friend Cameron after striking it rich in a business deal.
Will Sharpe plays Ethan Spiller in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Jeffrey Mayer / MediaPunch / INSTARimages / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
The English actor starred in the 2016 drama-comedy “Flowers,” which he also wrote and directed. The 36-year-old led the “Landscapers” series starring Olivia Colman.
The former “Casualty” actor has been dating 39-year-old Sophia Di Martino since 2009. Will and Sophia have two young children: a daughter born in 2019 and a son in 2021.
20. Tom Hollander (Quentin) – 5′ 4¾” (164.5 cm)
Tom Hollander plays Quentin, a mysteriously affluent gay man who fled to the hotel with Tanya.
Tom Hollander portrays Quentin in the dark comedy-drama anthology television series “The White Lotus” (L) Credit: Marion Curtis / StarPix / Startraksphoto / Cover Images; (R) Credit: HBO
Tom began his theatrical training at the National Youth Theatre before later becoming a member of the Footlights and serving as head of the Marlowe Society.
The 55-year-old actor has worked on many films, including the first two “Pirates of the Caribbean” installments, “Pride and Prejudice” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
“I never thought of myself as being short,” Tom once said during an interview. “Being an actor has made me much more conscious of it than I would have been otherwise.”