Alexandra Daddario plays one of the most memorable characters in The White Lotus season 1, and her bikini scene was particularly memorable. Daddario’s first acting credit was Laurie Lewis in the soap opera All My Children, but her breakout role was Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson movies. From there, many of the actress’ roles were seemingly defined by their sexuality, such as her characters in Hall Pass and True Detective. Daddario even worried that starring in Baywatch would end her career. But then The White Lotus came along.
Created by Mike White, The White Lotus is an anthology series that debuted on HBO in 2021. Each season takes place at a different location of the eponymous luxury hotel chain, with Daddario starring in the White Lotus season 1 cast. Daddario plays Rachel Patton, a journalist celebrating her honeymoon with new husband Shane (Jake Lacy). While Shane is rich and attractive, Rachel soon realizes the man she married is selfish, entitled, and vengeful, and only views her as a trophy. Rachel fears that she’s trapped herself in a gilded cage, though she’s able to find some power in a pivotal bikini scene. But how did Daddario feel about it?
Alexandra Daddario Thinks Her White Lotus Character’s Bikini Scene Was A Power Move
Also staying at the White Lotus in Hawaii are Olivia (Sydney Sweeney) and Paula (Brittany O’Grady), two snide college students who belittle anyone they can. When Rachel timidly starts up a conversation, they smell fresh meat, and proceed to passive-aggressively poke fun at Rachel’s education and lack of privileged upbringing, and go so far as to imply that Rachel is a trophy wife — which is something Rachel clearly fears. But Rachel silences her tormentors when she shrugs off her preppy outfit, revealing a flattering white bikini, and saunters into the pool.