Jennifer Coolidge, the Emmy-winning actress renowned for her portrayal of Tanya in "The White Lotus," has shared her thoughts on the show's third season. Known for inspiring a myriad of memes, Coolidge's character met a dramatic end in the second season finale. As anticipation builds for the new episodes that premiered on February 16, Coolidge's early review is notably positive.
In her role as Tanya, Coolidge captured audiences with her unique blend of humor and tragedy. In the finale of season two, Tanya managed to thwart a deadly plot against her by taking down the men who intended to kill her. Unfortunately, her daring escape ended tragically when she slipped and hit her head while attempting to jump from a boat onto a dinghy.
Coolidge's performance earned her back-to-back Emmys, and during her acceptance speech for her second award, she humorously thanked "all the evil gays" for their role in her win. She later explained to Jeremy Allen White, star of "The Bear," that these "gays" were actually trying to murder her character.
"These gays, they're trying to murder me" – Jennifer Coolidge
The first season of "The White Lotus" took place at an upscale resort in Hawaii, while the second season was set in Sicily. Jennifer Coolidge's character, Tanya, was ultimately conned by her husband, Greg, leading to her untimely demise off a yacht. As the third season unfolds, Natasha Rothwell's character, Belinda, seems to recognize Greg, adding another layer of mystery to the storyline.
Coolidge finds humor in how her line about "evil gays" became widely popular, expressing that it was indeed a compliment.
"I have to say, that's the ultimate compliment" – Jennifer Coolidge
With Greg's future in the series uncertain, Coolidge has expressed her hopes for his character's fate with characteristic wit.
"I hope they do something terrible to him" – Jennifer Coolidge
