Carrie Coon Says Her ‘White Lotus’ Character Was Written to Have a Non-Binary Child, but That Scene Was Cut After Trump’s Election

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In the third season of “The White Lotus”, there’s been an introduction of politics as one scene went viral, where Kate (Leslie Bibb) refused to reveal her voting preference between Donald Trump and another candidate, leaving Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan) and Laurie (Carrie Coon) in surprise. However, Carrie Coon reveals that the initial conversation had a more intense political undertone.

Recently, the star shared with Harper’s Bazaar that a part of her character’s private life had been removed from the show following the election. However, the season had already been scripted and shot before Donald Trump was re-elected as President.

Initially, you discovered that her daughter identified as non-binary or possibly transgender and preferred to be referred to using ‘they/them’ pronouns. You noticed Laurie having difficulty explaining this to her friends, struggling with using the correct pronouns, and grappling with the language surrounding it, which was intriguing.

That brief moment on screen really amped up the intrigue about whether Kate supported Trump for me, and it felt like a deeply personal insult to Laurie, given her child’s standing,” I noted, emphasizing the intensity of that scene’s impact.

Based on the actor’s statement, the series creator Mike White contemplated whether or not to incorporate that specific character detail in the final version of the show due to Trump’s re-election.

The script for the season was finalized prior to the election. Given how the Trump administration has intensified its cultural conflict against transgender individuals since then, Mike felt that the scene, though minor, dealt with such a significant topic, it wasn’t appropriate to address it in this manner when editing the episode,” Coon explained further.

Coon also said that White handles his characters with nuance: “They’re not just one thing.”

Coon stated that his father authored a highly impactful book detailing his experience as a gay man emerging within the evangelical church later in life, which resonated deeply with many young men. This book was particularly significant to them on their personal paths. Coon admires Mike for not avoiding tough cultural dialogues and finds this aspect of his work commendable.”

“Coon noted that Mike’s father wrote a powerful book describing his journey as a gay man coming out in the evangelical church later in life, which touched many young men. This book was instrumental for them on their individual journeys. Coon values Mike’s willingness to engage in difficult cultural discussions.

In a conversation with EbMaster, Bibb discussed the Trump-centric scene in “White Lotus”. He mentioned, “During filming, it seemed almost outdated. Yet, strangely enough, it’s remarkably timely.

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2025-03-30 23:46