How Natasha Rothwell’s Life Brought Her to “The White Lotus”

Actress Natasha Rothwell returns as Belinda in The White Lotus Season 3, a role that’s earned her two Emmy nominations and cemented her status as the show’s moral center. In this episode, Rothwell shares how she connects to Belinda’s journey of self-discovery and how she collaborated with creator Mike White to bring greater nuance to the character. She reflects on the importance of diverse storytelling in Hollywood, the inspiration she drew from actress Nell Carter, and why she believes the arts are an empathy machine. Rothwell also opens up about her experience as a neurodivergent creator, the power of destigmatizing diagnoses, and the untapped potential of art. As she puts it, “From water lilies to Lily Tomlin, it’s all awesome.”

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How Natasha Rothwell’s Life Brought Her to “The White Lotus” is an episode from American Masters Podcast by American Masters | PBS.

This episode is 33:40 long.

This episode was published on Aug 26, 2025.

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