Aubrey Plaza’s Special Real-life Connection With Her ‘The White Lotus’ Character Makes It a More Fun Watch
- The black comedy anthology series The White Lotus piqued everyone’s intrigue as soon as it landed on the streaming platform.
- Resonating with this character the most out of her entire filmography, Aubrey Plaza recently shared why she felt a special connection with Harper.
- Bernadette Plaza is the actress’ mother, who worked as a lawyer while her dad David Plaza was a financial advisor.
It’s often exciting to see the journey of a rising star in the film industry, especially someone who makes way for themselves without the help of contacts and unnecessary favoritism. Take Aubrey Plaza for example. The actress gained fame after doing theatre and a prominent role in the sitcom Parks and Recreation.
Since then, she has gone on to be featured in more high-profile series and movies that encouraged her to explore her versatile range. Her ability to deliver the most insane dialogue in bizarre situations with a straight face has further put her on everyone’s watchlist.
Aubrey Plaza’s The White Lotus Character’s connection to her Mother
The black comedy anthology series The White Lotus piqued everyone’s intrigue as soon as it landed on the streaming platform. Covering the lives of privileged rich kids and their unique lifestyles, the show garnered massive fandom for both its quirky narrative and the acting prowess of the entire star cast ensemble. Aubrey Plaza, in The White Lotus season 2, plays an employment lawyer by the name of Harper.
Resonating with this character the most out of her entire filmography, the actress recently shared why she felt a special connection with Harper. In a conversation with WSJ Style, Plaza shared,
Probably my “White Lotus” character. I mean, in a lot of ways, not in every way. She was a lawyer like my mom and there was just, there was some connections there.
Harper’s character is truly interesting in various aspects. From her failing relationship with Ethan to her inability to feign interest in anything she doesn’t like, Plaza portrays Harper with the immense authenticity and honesty that is required. At a deeper level too, Plaza somewhere loses herself while playing Harper, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
Who is Aubrey Plaza’s Mother?
As Plaza revealed in the interview, she felt closer to Harper’s character in The White Lotus since her mother is a lawyer too. She has seen the quirks and mannerisms of lawyers up close all her life to know exactly how to play one on screen. In past interviews, Plaza has proudly shared how her parents had an excellent work ethic and a desire to do the best for their daughter. Thanks to their dedication, Plaza was able to chart her own course in Hollywood.
Bernadette Plaza is the actress’ mother, who worked as a lawyer while her dad David Plaza was a financial advisor. According to People as of 2023, Bernadette was a deputy attorney general for the state of Delaware and now practices with Goldfein & Joseph. Moreover, Plaza credits her mother with introducing her to comedy where The To Do List actress discovered her knack for deadpan humor.
The White Lotus is streaming on Max.
