Overview

• Kelsea Ballerini disclosed she auditioned for the role of Portia, Jennifer Coolidge’s assistant, in HBO’s 'The White Lotus' Season 2, a part ultimately played by Haley Lu Richardson.
• Ballerini praised Richardson for her performance, calling it 'brilliant and beautiful,' while sharing the story as a 'fun fact' during the Variety Power of Women Nashville event on May 1, 2025.
• The singer made her acting debut in November 2024 on ABC’s 'Doctor Odyssey,' portraying a bridezilla in a guest role alongside Joshua Jackson.
• Ballerini has embraced acting as a creative challenge, balancing her music career with on-screen opportunities and expressing a desire to continue exploring this path.
• Fans and industry observers are looking forward to the next chapter of 'The White Lotus,' with Season 4 expected to begin production in 2026.