Overview
- Carrie Coon revealed that a scene about her character Laurie’s non-binary or possibly transgender child was cut from Season 3 of 'The White Lotus.'
- The decision was made after Donald Trump’s re-election, with creator Mike White feeling the topic was too significant to address in a short scene.
- The omitted storyline would have added depth to Laurie’s conflict with Kate, a friend who implied support for Trump, intensifying the political tension.
- White cited the Trump administration’s policies targeting transgender rights as a factor in deciding the scene’s removal during post-production.
- The show’s third season continues to explore themes of privilege, identity, and interpersonal conflict, with its finale set to air on April 6, 2025.