Natasha Rothwell Reflects on Jennifer Coolidge’s Absence in The White Lotus Season 3, Says, ‘She’s Such a…’

In the return of The White Lotus for its third season, Natasha Rothwell expresses her longing for Jennifer Coolidge during filming. At the show’s premiere in Los Angeles, Rothwell, who is once again playing Belinda Lindsey, shared that Coolidge was a “vibrant presence” and someone she couldn’t imagine working without.

In Season 1, Rothwell’s character, who was the manager at the White Lotus resort’s spa, played a significant role. He had a deeply emotional and ultimately sorrowful relationship with Tanya McQuoid, portrayed by Coolidge. They experienced touching moments as Tanya contemplated funding Belinda’s wellness center, but this plan fell through. However, Coolidge’s award-winning stint on the show ended in Season 2 when Tanya met a tragic end in the season finale.

44-year-old Rothwell expressed to People that Jennifer is truly lively and radiant. He further stated, “She’s incredibly enjoyable to be around and has an amazing spirit.” In simpler terms, he misses her vivacious presence.

Reflecting on Tanya’s dramatic departure from the series, Rothwell recalls being so engrossed in it that she quickly sent a message to Coolidge following her stunned reaction. “I was undoubtedly one of the most passionate viewers during Season 2,” she confessed on The Today Show. “[I] recall the instant when Jennifer’s character perished. I let out a yell and, well, tossed my phone aside in surprise before picking it up again to message Jennifer. I exclaimed, ‘Goodness gracious… what?!’

Even though she wasn’t physically present with Coolidge, Rothwell developed a strong sense of connection with her fellow cast members like Parker Posey, Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, and Jason Isaacs. She explained that their time on set brought them closer together, with unexpected meetings and shared difficulties enhancing the overall vibe.

Currently, Deadline reports that Coolidge has expressed her disappointment at not featuring in the latest season, jokingly adding that she’s “not very gracious” about it. However, she’s eagerly anticipating what’s to come and hints that The White Lotus will continue to deliver unexpected twists.

The White Lotus Season 3 aired on Sunday, February 16 on HBO and Max.

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2025-02-17 12:07