Which Bravolebs Would Check In to The White Lotus?

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It should surprise no one that Mike White, the creator, writer, and director of The White Lotus, is a fan of reality TV, considering he appeared on both The Amazing Race and Survivor. But we had no idea he was a huge Bravo fan. Sam Nivola, the actor who plays the youngest member of the Ratliff family, recently told People that White advised him and his co-stars to watch Southern Charm because that was his model for the family, or at least their accents. Well, now that you mention it, there are some striking similarities between many of this season’s characters and your favorite Bravolebs. Let’s break down the cast’s reality-docusoap counterparts.

• The Ratliff Family (Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola): This family hails from the South, giving them a connection to Southern charm. However, their dynamics remind us of another Bravo family – it’s as if we are unsure whether this isn’t Meredith Marks and her kin? (In fact, have you ever noticed how striking Meredith’s eldest son is?)

• The Ratliff Family (Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola): This family comes from the South, which gives them a Southern Charm vibe. But their dynamics make us think of another Bravo family – it seems like we might be mistaken in thinking that this isn’t Meredith Marks and her relatives? (You should take a look at her oldest son; he’s quite striking!)

• Kate, Laurie, and Jaclyn (Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Michelle Monaghan): You thought I was going to say these three would be the Tres Amigas because they seem to be a trio, but one of them is always on the outs. But, no, I think they were inspired by a different threesome. One of them has gotten famous, the other two are resentful for it, but they also both talk shit about each other to the famous one. Yes, the famous one is Stassi Schroeder, and the other two are Katie Maloney Schwartz Maloney and Kristen Doute. These three are the Witches of WeHo.

• Rick and Chelsea (Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood): He is a stressed-out older man worried about how much everything costs and seems to be into some shady shit. She appears slightly bothered by her man at all times and feels free to spend money she knows she doesn’t have. If you just switch their accents, it’s PK and Dorit Kemsley.

• Sritala Hollinger (Lek Patravadi): She’s a little past her prime, thinks she is far more talented than she actually is, and keeps everyone waiting while she gets her glam done. She even has a random white dude following her around hyping her up all the time. What’s Karen Huger doing in Thailand? Isn’t she supposed to be in prison?

• Mook and Gaitok (Lalisa Manobal and Tayme Thapthimthong): They both work in hospitality at the same place, he’s been in love with her for years, and she barely seems to notice. This could be Maddi Reese and Joe Bradley from Southern Hospitality.

The individual being discussed seems to be Mauricio Umansky, given that he accumulated wealth through his spouse and then moved on to globetrotting on lavish vacations accompanied by models.

In my opinion, Valentin (Arnas Fedaravicius) appears to be attempting to pursue relationships with three women who are part of the same social circle. At first, I thought it was Slade Smiley, then Harry Dubin, followed by Tom D’Agostino, but now I can’t seem to remember his name – he goes by Sonja and Luann’s Pirate in the group.

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2025-03-17 20:56