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Laura Dern Makes Surprise White Lotus Cameo in Season Premiere

You might have recognized the actress's voice in one phone call scene.
posted by Jade Budowski
Monday 10/31/2022 at 12:30PM EDT
  • Laura Dern. (Photo: Everett Collection)
    Laura Dern. (Photo: Everett Collection)

    The White Lotus kicked off its star-studded second season last night with a little help from Laura Dern. 

    Dern, who notably collaborated with White Lotus creator Mike White on Enlightened nearly a decade ago, lent her voice to a revealing scene. Dominic (Michael Imperioli) calls his (almost certainly ex) wife to check in on her after kicking off his trip to Sicily, and it becomes very obvious very quickly that she has no interest in speaking to him. 

    The Big Little Lies star delivers a top-notch voice performance on the other end of the phone, breaking down and throwing some memorable expletives his way. While we don't find out exactly what it is that Dominic did to her, it's safe to say the two are done. Unfortunately for fans, this might mean no more phone calls to Laura Dern for the duration of The White Lotus's second season, though anything is possible. 

    Viewers were also thrilled by Dern's cameo in the series, crossing their fingers that she might show up in later installments. "That Laura Dernn voice cameo in the White Lotus premiere better be an appetizer to her appearance later this season," one wrote.

    The White Lotus airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

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    Jade Budowski is a freelance writer with a knack for ruining punchlines and harboring dad-aged celebrity crushes. She was previously a reporter/producer at Decider and is a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow her on Twitter: @jadebudowski.

    TOPICS: The White Lotus, Laura Dern


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