Overview

• Sarah Silverman texted and emailed creator Mike White after Episode 2’s cold shoulder scene to ask why Parker Posey’s Victoria Ratliff pretended not to know Leslie Bibb’s Kate Bohr
• White replied that the scene existed solely to establish Victoria as “a bitch” and underscore her elitist mindset
• He further explained that Victoria’s dismissive behavior highlights her intrusive parenting and belief in her own superiority
• The admission settles fan speculation about the unresolved encounter in Season 3’s Thailand storyline
• HBO has confirmed that The White Lotus has been renewed for a fourth season